School Information
School forms and school nurse information
When your child is in school we understand the importance of your child being well cared for. Our diabetes team and social workers offer guidance and support in helping you to establish a health plan at school. This ensures your child's needs are met and discrimination is eliminated. We assist in developing a relationship with your child's school nurse and offer education and resources.
Effective diabetes management in schools
The staff at Children's Mercy created these presentations as a resource for families and schools:
- School Nurse Program for 2023-24 school year
- Diabetes Basics
- Diabetes Technology
- Nutrition Management
- Social Concerns at School
- Suicide and Mental Health Needs in Students with Diabetes
School excuses
It is Children's Mercy's policy that we can only provide school/work excuses if the clinic/diabetes team has been called on the day of the illness, or if the patient is seen in clinic.
Childhood Diabetes Center