Chronic Health Conditions

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is committed to providing a school environment that promotes and protects children’s health, well-being, and the ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity.
The goal of District 65 is to provide a safe environment for all children, including those with life-threatening allergies. Although the risk to students with these allergies in the schools cannot be completely eliminated, it can be greatly reduced. Plans to reduce risks of allergen exposure may include parent/guardian notification that certain food items are restricted from a classroom; however, school buildings shall not be labeled “allergen-free.” Allergen-free labels create a false sense of security and reduce vigilance.

The district plan of support addresses the identification of individual needs, staff awareness, necessary curricular and procedural modifications, and emergency plans. Protecting students with life-threatening allergies is the shared responsibility of families, schools, and the community.  If your child has a life-threatening allergy, please notify your health clerk and/or school nurse who can assist you with the required documents for school.  Information and recommended responses to emergency events, including emergency medication, should be provided to your health office personnel on an annual basis and updated when anything has changed with your child’s medical needs.   An Illinois Food Allergy Emergency Action Plan and Treatment Authorization must be submitted annually prior to the first day of school. The packet includes an Illinois Food Allergy Emergency Action Plan and Treatment Authorization form, an allergy history questionnaire, medication request form, and meal request form.

Allergy Packet (English)
Allergy Packet (Spanish)
Illinois Food Allergy Emergency Action Plan (English)
Illinois Food Allergy Emergency Action Plan (Spanish)

An increased awareness of asthma is needed to keep students safe at school.  Asthma information and recommended actions for responding to emergency events, including emergency medication, should be provided to your health office personnel on an annual basis and updated when anything has changed with your child’s medical needs. 
The asthma packet includes an asthma action plan, an asthma history questionnaire, and a medication request self-carry form.

Asthma Packet (English)
Asthma Packet (Spanish)
Asthma Action Plan (English)
Asthma Action Plan (Spanish)

Epilepsy is often a challenging health concern to manage for both parents and students. A thorough understanding of a student's seizure history is important for the school team in order to support and protect the student throughout their school day. Parents are encouraged to reach out to your child’s school health office if your child has a history of seizures and provide your health office team with the documentation linked below in order to properly care for your child.  A seizure action plan must be submitted annually prior to the first day of school.
The packet includes a seizure action plan, a seizure questionnaire, and a medication request form.

Seizure Packet (English)
Seizure Packet (Spanish)
Seizure Action Plan (English)
Seizure Action Plan (Spanish)

Managing diabetes in the school setting requires parents and health office staff to work closely together. District 65 health office personnel will assist in ensuring that staff working with your student have the training and information they need to keep them safe throughout the school day. They will also assist in developing a 504 plan to ensure that they have the accommodations they need to be safe and supported throughout the school environment. In order for us to support your child, we will need a diabetes medical management plan from their healthcare provider.

The packet includes a diabetes medical management plan, a list of recommended supplies, and a medication request form. Additional supplies should be kept in the health office, even if your student is independent in their daily care. Please contact your student's health office with any questions.

Understanding Type 1 Diabetes for Parents and Guardians

Diabetes Packet (English)
Diabetes Packet (Spanish)
Diabetic Medical Management Plan