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Teachers

These resources below are specially created to address the unique needs and concerns of teachers of young people with intestinal diseases. We hope these will help you understand your student's health, as well as helping you educate their classmates!

A Guide for Teachers and Other School Personnel (Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America)

Unfortunately, thriving in the school experience often is quite a challenge for children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. That is why it is so important for teachers and other school personnel to understand these chronic intestinal illnesses.
http://www.ucandcrohns.org/printHtml/teachers_guide.html

Dear Teacher (Celiac Sprue Association)

A letter to provide teachers when your child has Celiac.
http://www.csaceliacs.org/SchoolMaterial/Teacher.php

Help For Teachers (Columbia University)

A note to teachers.
http://www.celiacdiseasecenter.columbia.edu/B_Kids/B03a-HelpT.htm

How teachers can help a child with IBD (National Association for Colitis and Crohn's Disease)

Information and resources for teachers of children/youth with IBD.
http://www.nacc.org.uk/downloads/factsheets/TeachersCanHelp.pdf

Understanding Your Student (Gluten Intolerance Group)

What you need to know about students with gluten intolerance.
http://www.gluten.net/