Band Aids and Blackboards
A peek into the world of children and teens with serious medical problems. Information is provided for adults, children, and teens.
Childhood Leukemia Center
This site features a chapter about children with leukemia and school from Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends, and Caregivers. Suggestions from Joanne Holt, a high school Director of Special Education, highlights different ways to help children keep up with their schoolwork.
Home Care Guide from Penn State University
This site addresses parents of children with cancer who are returning to school, but much of the information is of help to teachers.
Washington University Department of Pediatrics
Back to School -- A Web resource from Washington University's Department of Pediatrics -- presents information for school staff on the effects of cancer therapy, as well as overviews of childhood cancers. In addition, this site provides a communication guide for planning for a child's return to the classroom.
