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AsthmaCOMP & Asthma-Friendly Schools
Announcements
- Coming soon! 2025-2026 Asthma-Friendly Schools Recognition Recipients!
- Learn how your school can earn a Colorado Asthma-Friendly Schools Recognition next school year below!
- AsthmaCOMP School Nurse Professional Learning Community:
- Enrollment in the 2025-2026 cohort of the AsthmaCOMP Colorado School Nurse Professional Learning Community is closed. Watch more more opportunities next school year.
Colorado Asthma-Friendly Schools Recognition Initiative
Colorado Asthma-Friendly Schools Recognition Initiative
The 2025-2026 Asthma Friendly Schools Survey has closed. Watch for recipients list, coming soon!
- Use the self-assessment checklist to prepare: Colorado Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative
Self-Assessment Checklist
- Submit this survey form by March 1st for each school seeking recognition: Colorado Asthma-Friendly Schools Initiative 25-26
Survey Form
Colorado Asthma-Friendly Schools Recognitions: 2024-2025 Pilot Year
The Colorado Comprehensive School Asthma Program/AsthmaCOMP and program partners are proud to recognize the following schools for creating an asthma-friendly school that promotes asthma best practices for students with asthma and a healthy environment for all students and staff.
Congratulations to the following schools who participated in the 2024-25 Pilot Year and earned Colorado Asthma-Friendly Schools Recognitions!
Gold Level - 24-25 Pilot Year
- Center Consolidated 26 JT
- Haskin Elementary
- Skoglund Middle School
- Center High School
- Denver Public Schools
- Gust Elementary
- Swansea Elementary
- Cheltenham Elementary School
- Green Valley Elementary
- Barnum Elementary
Silver Level - 24-25 Pilot Year
- None
Bronze Level - 24-25 Pilot Year
- Denver Public Schools
- Rocky Mountain Prep Federal
- Carson Elementary
- Samuels Elementary (district, public)
- Godsman Elementary
- Whittier ECE - 8 School
AsthmaCOMP Colorado School Nurse Professional Learning Commmunity
About AsthmaCOMP
AsthmaCOMP (Comprehensive School-Centered Asthma Program) is a statewide community of school nurses applying standardized best practice asthma care in schools. AsthmaCOMP is funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Cancer, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease Program.
Registraton is closed for the 2025-2026 Cohort for the AsthmaCOMP Professional Learning Community. We will also be including asthma topics in our professional development for all school nurses throught the year and registration for those will be sent through the school nurse listserv.
Top 10 Reasons to Join the AsthmaCOMP Professional Learning Community
1. Address asthma, the leading chronic disease in school-aged children
2. Help students self-manage their asthma to lead a full and active life
3. Support from a community of fellow school nurses
4. Unique professional development opportunities
5. Obtain tools and resources for student, parent, and school community education
6. Improve student attendance
7. Improve school environment Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), eliminate triggers
8. Learn to triage students at high risk of exacerbations
9. Support student, family, school community, and provider collaboration
10. Implement equitable student-centered care
Asthma Professional Development Opportunites
School Nurse Asthma Trainings
- Live Zoom Webinar Opportunities
- View the School Nurse Professional Development Page:
- AsthmaCOMP 25-26 Cohort Professional Learning Community Events
- Asthma Friendly Schools Professional Development Opportunities
- View the School Nurse Professional Development Page:
- Online/ On Demand Opportunities
- Asthma Management Foundations & Challenges for School Nurses Free 1.5 hour course for school nurses
- Building Bridges for Asthma Care - Free School Nurse Training Series
- Asthma Management Education Course - 9.75 hour course from Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America; may have cost
School Staff / Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Asthma Trainings
- The Medication Administration Training for Schools & Childcare (MAT course) includes an asthma module for UAPs that can be taken with the full course or as a stand-alone module. UAPs are encouraged to work with your school nurse to receive the training they recommend.
- Please see our Health Conditions & Care Plans Page for these resources:
- Rules & Guidelines
- Colorado Asthma Care Plan and Medication Order for Schools and Childcare
- Asthma Intake Forms
- Self-Carry Contract
- Colorado Kids with Asthma Website (exiting CDE)
- Asthma Medications and Devices
- Asthma Education Materials
- Air Quality
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