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Your health National School Boards Association develops new food allergy policy guide for schools T he National School Boards Association (NSBA) has pub- lished a policy guide "Safe at School and Ready to Learn: A Comprehensive Policy Guide for Protecting Students with Life- threatening Food Allergies" to help school leaders establish policies and practices that support the safe- ty, well-being, and academic success of students with life-threatening food allergies. The guide focuses on the need for schools to partner with families, and healthcare providers in identi- fying and supporting individual student needs and preparing man- agement plans. Further, it provides recommendations on following medication protocols; establishing a coordinated system to prevent and respond to food allergy-related emergencies across the school envi- ronment; communicating with and educating parents, students, and school personnel; and monitoring and evaluating policies and prac- tices. The publication also includes a checklist for schools to assess the extent to which the guide's compo- nents are included in food allergy policies and practices being devel- oped and implemented; sample state and local education policies; as well as a glossary of commonly used terms and a list of resources related to food allergies. To access this publication online and for further information on addressing food allergies in schools, visit NSBA's Food Allergies and Schools webpage at . Be one in a million this American Heart Month Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in every three deaths is from heart dis- ease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day. who has had heart disease or stroke. F What is Million Hearts™? Million Hearts™ is a national initiative that aims to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes in the U.S. over the next five years. How? • Challenge your family and friends to take the Million Hearts™ pledge at . ebruary is American Heart Month, and unfortunately, most of us know someone • Get up and get active by being physically active for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week. • Know your ABCS: o Ask your doctor if you should take an Aspirin every day. o Find out if you have high Blood pressure or Cholesterol, and if you do, get effective treatment. o If you Smoke, get help to quit. • Make your calories count by eating a heart-healthy diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables and low in sodium and trans fat. • Take control of your heart health by following your doctor's prescription instructions. For more, go to . Teaching isn't just a job, it's a calling. Wilmington University Graduate Education Programs Graduate degrees in Education provide you with more career options in specialized areas of education. Wilmington University's NCATE-accredited programs build on your skills as an educator. You'll graduate with the credentials you need to stand out from the competition. Certification options are also available. M.Ed. in Special Education, 2010 Benefit from WilmU's unsurpassed flexibility, with courses starting every eight weeks in formats that fit your life—including online options. Get started today at wilmu.edu/DSEA Classes start every eight weeks. EXCELLENCE STARTS HERE. www.dsea.org 1-877-456-7003 | wilmu.edu/DSEA February 2012 DSEA ACTION! 19 GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS features/heartmonth/ www.million www. nsba.org /foodallergy hearts.hhs gov www.cdc.gov/