Longitudinal Theme 4

Goals of Training Element:

1)      "Promote the children’s health and success in school by assessing children for school readiness, making appropriate

2)      referrals to relevant community services, and communicating and collaborating with school nurses, teachers, and administration."

3)      Explain how to work with families, educational, and child care institutions to help provide optimal learning environments for all children. This includes knowledge about high quality early education, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), participation in Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP), and provision of medications and/or medical care in school settings.

4)      Describe and discuss how a physician can collaborate to improve the physical, social, and health environment in schools and child care settings.

Suggested Readings

1) School-Based Health Centers and Pediatric Practice 

2) AAP Policy Statement on Early Childhood Literacy