Open Airways for Schools Facilitator Resources

Welcome to the Open Airways For Schools® Certified Facilitator Resource Center! Below are several resources to support you when delivering the program.

If you need additional support, please contact your local Open Airways For Schools American Lung Association staff representative. 

When implementing the Open Airways for Schools® program, certified facilitators have the option to download and print the OAS Child Handouts and OAS Parent Letters to create a “classroom kit” or the option to purchase OAS Participant Workbooks for each child participant. In this section, you will find PDF versions of the Open Airways for Schools® program materials and a link to order OAS Participant Workbooks. 

*In 2023, the American Lung Association developed the OAS Participant Workbook that includes the poster images, child handouts, and parent letters in one convenient resource. Please submit your material order prior to the start of your program, preferable two full weeks before

This section contains links to videos that you may find useful during your Open Airways for Schools programs. It will be updated over time with additional videos.

The American Lung Association has customizable marketing materials available to promote Open Airways for Schools® through a variety of channels.

  • Brochure <<Download PDF>>
  • Flyer <<Download PDF>>
  • Participant Recruitment Newsletter & Social Media Templates <<Download PDF>>

We ask certified facilitators to notify the American Lung Association anytime you schedule an Open Airways for Schools® program. Send an email to [email protected] with your estimated start and end dates of your program.

OAS Facilitator Program Report Form

Certified facilitators must report information about your program using the OAS Program Report Form (preferably within two weeks of completing the final program session, Lesson 6). Information collected in this form allows us to evaluate the effectiveness of our program’s delivery and reach.

OAS Post Program Participant Feedback Form

Certified facilitators are encouraged to share the link for the OAS Post Program Participant Feedback Form to assess participant feedback post program. This form collects confidence managing asthma, readiness to try new skills, and satisfaction with program. To maximize student response rate, allow time at the end of lesson six for students to complete the online survey via tablet or computer while the facilitator is present. This form is highly encouraged but remains optional because it is digital only. We recognize that not all child participants will have access to technology to complete this form electronically. 

OAS Pre- and Post-Test

Certified facilitators have the option of downloading and printing the OAS Pre- and Post-test <<LINK>> to assess the effectiveness of the program. This form is not collected at the national level. Please check with your OAS staff representative if this form is required in your area. 

State Specific Evaluation Protocols

Certified Facilitators are required to recertify every 3 years. The American Lung Association will notify you when it is time to recertify. All candidates must complete the complete this brief questionnaire and receive an access code to participate in the OAS Recertification course. 

The cost to recertify is $100. This fee may be waived if certified facilitators have conducted at least one program during their 3-year certification period and reported it using the OAS Program Report Form. 

Asthma

  • Asthma Basics <<Visit Website>>
  • Asthma Educator Institute <<Visit Website>>
  • Asthma Management Guidelines: A Review for Health Care Professionals <<Visit Website>>
  • Asthma Management in Schools: Assessing a Child’s Readiness to Carry and Use a Quick-Relief Inhaler <<Visit Website>>
  • Responding to Asthma Emergencies in Schools <<Visit Website>>
  • Stock Asthma Medication: Implementation Guidance for Schools <<Visit Website>>

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For more information, please email our team at [email protected].

Page last updated: July 25, 2024

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