EPA Indoor Air Quality Glossary of Terms, Oct 1997

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TO penorm specmc memai lasKS requinng concenxraxion, caicuiaxion, or memory. Poor indoor air, containing a variety of particles and gaseous contaminants, most often occurs when schools fail to follow simple practices that create and maintain a healthy Indoor environment. EPA has developed a three-page fact sheet that presents more information about the problem of poor lAQ, its causes, health consequences, and solutions.

Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Case Studies EPA 402-F-00-010A, B & C, August 2000

Schools and school districts across the nation are reaping the benefits of improved indoor air quality by successfully implementing the lAQ Tools for Schools Kit and program. EPA has developed case studies describing the experiences and processes associated with implementing good Indoor Air Quality strategies and practices. Each school profiled has overcome different barriers -- financial, legal, managerial, health-related, or community-related - through teamwork and a strong commitment to providing a healthy learning environment for students and staff. Help others learn from your experiences! If you have an lAQ story to share, please contact Michele Guameirl by e-mail at [email protected].

CD-ROM Based lAQ Tools for Schools Kit (Second Edition, December 2000) EPA 402-C-00-002, August 2000

The CD includes all written materials in the Kit, such as the lAQ Backgrounder, lAQ Coordinator's Guide, Checklists (including the new "Walkthrough" checklist) and other forms in both Adobe PDF and MS Windows Pagemaker 6.5+ format. To order, call 1-800-438-4318, ask for EPA document number 402-C-00-002, August 2000.

CD-Rom Based lAQ Tools for Schools Trsinlng Modules EPA 402-C-99-002

EPA Is currently distributing a CD-ROM (EPA Document # EPA402-C- 99-002) containing lAQ Tools for Schools Training Modules. These Modules were designed to assist In the training of school district personnel In the use. of EPA's /AQToo/slor Schoote ActionJClt The modules on the CD consist of three main components in a Microsoft Powerpoint slide show format: a 40-minute Short Presentation; Module 1; and, Module 2. This web site has PDF versions of the slide shows, the PPT-format of the short presentation and detailed information on what is bn the'CD and hints on using the CD.

lAQ Tools for Schools - ManaglnaAsthma In the SchoolJEnvIronment EPA 402- k-00-b03. May 2000

Asthma has reached epidemic proportions in the United States affecting about 15 million people of all ages and races, particularly children. Nearly one in 13 school-aged children has asthma, and the percentage of children with asthma is rising more rapidly in preschool-aged children than in any other age group. Asthma is the leading cause of school absenteeism due to a chronic illness, accounting for over 10 million missed school days per year. Asthma also accounts for many nights of interrupted sleep, limitation of activity, and disruption of family and care­ giver routines. Asthma symptoms which are not severe enough to require a visit to an emergency room or to a physician can still be serious enough to prevent a child with asthma from living a fully active life.

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/index.html 4/8/02

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