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About AsthmaCOMP

AsthmaCOMP (Comprehensive School-Centered Asthma Program) is a statewide community of school nurses applying standardized best practice asthma care in schools.

Join the 2025-2026 Cohort for the AsthmaCOMP Professional Learning Community and watch for more information coming this fall! 

AsthmaCOMP is funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Cancer, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease Program.

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

What is a “Colorado Asthma-Friendly School”?

A school recognition as a “Colorado Asthma-Friendly School” demonstrates the use of a comprehensive approach to asthma management that:

• Uses a coordinated school community response to asthma management
• Increase students’ and families’ access to quality school health supports
• Support students’ well-being, self-management, and long-term health outcomes
• Improves student attendance
• Improves academic achievement
• Increases opportunities for students disproportionately affected by asthma
• Decreases costly emergency room visits for families
• Improves environmental health for all school community members

Colorado Asthma Friendly Schools incorporate four strategies that:

1. Maximize the delivery of school health services
2. Build asthma education
3. Provide a healthy school environment
4. Manage physical education and activity

Why does the Colorado Asthma Friendly School Recognition matter?

• This initiative recognizes schools that have made significant efforts to support their school community with asthma-friendly practices.
• The benefits of being recognized as a Colorado Asthma-Friendly School include:
• An acknowledgment of the school’s commitment to prioritizing asthma-friendly practices
• Strengthening the school’s asthma management collaboration
• Building trust with parents and community members
• Celebrating the achievements of the school community

How does it work?

• A self-assessment checklist including the four strategies and related activities is completed by schools seeking designation. This is used to determine the level of recognition for Colorado Asthma-Friendly School Designation: Gold, Silver, or Bronze.
• Watch for more information this fall!