Food Allergy Education Highlights for Specific Groups

*All words in blue are links to relevant educational materials

	Basic Facts/School Rules	Prevention	Preparedness	Social/Emotional
Elementary School Students	Food allergies need to be taken seriously Kids with food allergies need to do things a bit differently Discuss common symptoms Review classroom and school food allergy rules	“If you can’t read it don’t eat it” Someone reads label No sharing Hand washing Saying “No Thank You” General concept of cross contact	Report exposures Report symptoms Get help Introduction to emergency medicine/epinephrine	Feelings “Tell your friends” “Support your friends” Never bully Take care of each other
Middle & High School Students	More in depth and developmentally targeted version of the above Reinforce the importance of compliance with rules Gentle discussion of allergy related deaths and risk taking behavior	As above Routes of exposure and associated risks Reading labels Labelling laws and their pitfalls Hidden ingredients Sources and prevention of cross contact	As above Recognizing anaphylaxis How to administer an autoinjector Contacting EMS (present in developmentally and age appropriate fashion)	As above More in depth and developmentally targeted version of the above No tolerance for bullying Social and emotional impact of food allergies Dating/kissing Consider danger of alcohol (impaired judgement)
Parents: Food allergic Non-food allergic	As above Reinforce and support school policies based on facts	As above Prevention Module Specific discussion as related to classroom and school policies and in case of hosting a party or playdate Communicate with family	As above Preparedness Module Specific discussion as related to drop off parties and playdates	As above Encourage supportive environment Encourage positive communication Encourage parents to discuss being supportive with their children
School Staff	As above Role in allergy prevention and emergency plan Frank discussion of allergy related deaths Recognition of 1st time allergic rxns	As above Common hidden ingredients Purchasing food items Risks in various school settings (Field trips, classrooms, cafeterias, school bus, etc.)	As above Demonstrate administration Regular practice with trainer Comfort with food allergy emergency action plan	As above Foster empathetic environment Maintain confidentiality

See NSBA, Federal, State, and/or local guidelines/guidance documents for specific and more detailed recommendations on content of training.

School Food Allergy Education Table: Content Tailored to Specific Groups