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Add A School to The "A+" List of Diabetes Friendly Schools If you have a school that should be added to this list Contact Us. Be sure to include the school's name, address, county, and phone number. Please include a brief statement as to how your school has provided accommoda- tions for your child. Identifying information will NOT be posted on this list or sent to the school. Add A School to The "F" List of Schools that Discriminate Schools That Fail: See our list of schools that discriminate against children with diabetes, or, that provide substandard care. Fast Click to Diabetes News and Legal Information Federal & State Laws Protecting Children & Adults with Diabetes in: Public Schools Diabetes Discrimination & Legal Resources
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Schools That Parents Give an A+ for Exemplary Diabetic Student Care Virginia
Important disclaimer: The following are states listing(s) for schools, school districts, and day care institutions that have received positive rating from parents of children with diabetes. Islets of Hope does not endorse or recommend any school, it simply relays information as reported to us by other who claim to have had a positive experience in their school. If you are considering enrolling your child into a school on this list, we suggest that you contact the school yourself. Each family's experience is unique and may not be a fair representation of any school. Fairfax County The Bridge Montessori School, McLean: A satisfied parent reports positive feedback for her child's preschool experience. The school tests blood sugars, watches for signs of hypoglycemia, treats hypoglycemia, counts carbohydrates ..."like a second mom. Just wonderful..." P.O. Box 492 6519, Georgetown Pike, Mclean, VA 22101-0221 - Phone: (703) 356-1970 Web Info: Ridgement Westminster School, Annandale: Parent of kindergartner reports that the school has a caring staff who tests her child's blood sugar, treats for lows, and makes sure that her child eats when she needs to. 3819 Gallows Road, Annandale, Virginia 22003 - Phone: 703-256-3620. Web Info: Westminster Loudoun County School policy and attitudes in most Loudoun County schools are pro-child and generally schools work to accommodate children with disabilities including diabetes. This county school system also offers a wide variety of outstanding programs for children in need of special education programs. Harper Park Middle School, : Terri Thompson, the full-time nurse, provides excellent diabetes care, even checking on students to ensure they are taking their insulin and keeps in daily touch with parents. Harper Park works with parents and lets them decide the level and type of care their child needs. Children are permitted to test in the classroom or nurses office. 702 Potomac Station Drive, Leesburg, VA 20176 - Phone (703) 779-8860. Web Info: Harper Sanders Corner Elementary School, Ashburn: Has full-time nurse on site. School is familiar with pumpers and those on shot therapy and works hard to maintain safe educational environment for children with diabetes. Also, trains at least one teacher per grade level in diabetes care and places same-grade children with diabetes in one class for peer support. 43100 Ashburn Farm Parkway, Ashburn, VA 20147 - Phone (703) 771-6610. Web Info: Sanders
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