Free Poster:
“You could save a life…” Poster
Free Online Training/Workshops:
AllergyReady.com This is a free, interactive training for school personnel. It is very comprehensive and takes about 50 minutes to complete. Employees can print out a proof they completed the online course.
AllergyHome.com There are several training “modules” on this site. They are presented in a powerpoint format by Dr. Michael Pistiner. Topics include: Training for School Staff, Awareness for Parents of Children without Food Allergies, and much more
Free Online Awareness Videos for Children without Food Allergies:
Hayden’s Food Allergy Video (YouTube): This provides an excellent, simple explanation of food allergies and how to keep friends with food allergies safe. It is appropriate for preschool through 4th grade.
Books for Children:
The BugaBees: Friends with Food Allergies
The BugyBops: Friends for All Time
The Princess and the Peanut Allergy by Wendy McClure
The Princess and the Peanut by Sue Ganz-Schmitt
The Peanut Free Café by Gloria Koster
Nutley: the Nut-Free Squirrel by Stephanie Sorkin
Free Handbook for School Employees:
The Food Allergy Book: What School Employees Need to Know (www.neahin.org)
Free Handbook for Parents & Caregivers:
Living Confidently with Food Allergies
Free Printable Activities for Children:
Be A P.A.L. (foodallergy.org)
No Biggie Bunch (nobiggiebunch.com)
National Guidelines for Developing Policy:
Safe at School and Ready to Learn
Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergy in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs
National Non-Profit Organizations:
Other helpful websites:
Regional Non-profit Organizations:
Connecticut: Food Allergy Education Network
