Teachers & Schools Administrators

One in 13 children has food allergies—that’s about 2 in every U.S. classroom. Create a safer environment and increase awareness with these resources.

School Food Allergy Guidelines

When you implement these guidelines, you’ll make school safer for kids with food allergies, improve response to reactions and ensure your school’s policies follow the law.

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Managing Food Allergies During the School Day

These resources take a deeper dive into how your staff can manage students’ food allergies throughout the school day and school year.

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Food Allergy Trainings and Tool Kits for Schools

Everyone from the school nurse to the cafeteria staff plays a role in creative a safe place for students with food allergies. Share these resources with your school team.

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Be a PAL

The Be a PAL: Protect A Life™ From Food Allergies education program can help children learn how to be a good friend to kids with food allergies.

FARE Classroom Toolkit

Resources to help teachers and other educators create and maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment.

CDC Tool Kit for Managing Food Allergies in Schools

The CDC's Tool Kit is a resource containing tip sheets, customizable PowerPoints, and podcasts geared for specific school audiences

Cleaning Methods

Cleaning tables and other surfaces to effectively remove food allergens can make homes, schools and cafeterias safer for children with food allergies.

Keeping Students Safe and Included

Introduce the Teal Pumpkin Project® to Your School

Help build enthusiasm and excitement for The Teal Pumpkin Project.

Managing Food Allergies in the Cafeteria

Food service staff members can follow these tips to reduce these risks and prevent allergic reactions in the cafeteria.

Managing Food Allergies in the Classroom

Follow these recommendations to minimize the risk of accidental ingestion or exposure to food allergens in the classroom.

Managing Students with Food Allergies during a Shelter-in-Place Emergency

Teacher's Checklist

Does one of your students have a diagnosed food allergy? Follow these tips for a safe and inclusive classroom.