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The cancer care team: School teacher

While you're in the hospital, your health-care team may include a teacher to help you keep up with school work. Find out what you can expect from your in-hospital school teacher.

School and children with heart disease

Learn how congenital heart disease can affect a child’s experience in school.

School and chemotherapy

Some children and adolescents are able to go back to school while receiving cancer treatment. Find out what risks you need to be aware of when going back to school and how to manage if you know you will be missing class.

Advocating for your child at school

A child with a chronic condition eventually transitions back to school. Learn practical tips when advocating for your child at school.

Diabetes in the classroom

An overview of what to expect when a child with diabetes starts school and how it will impact their life at school.

Returning to school after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn how to help your child transition back to school, after a blood and marrow transplant.

Returning to school after scoliosis surgery

School mates may not understand your scoliosis surgery, and may overreact. Learn tips for communicating with them, as well as preparing for school absences.

Returning to school after transplant surgery

Talking to your school about your sickle cell disease

Find out why it is important to talk to your school about your sickle cell disease and learn about the accommodations that may be available at your middle or high school, college or university.

Epilepsy at school

School is a large part of every child’s life. Along with engaging in academic learning, children learn how to communicate, interact and socialize with their teachers and peers at school. Read how to help make a positive learning experience for your child.

Communicating with school during cancer treatment

Keeping in contact with your school and during cancer treatment is important. Find out how you can communicate with your school, what you should tell them and what to expect when returning to class.

Letters for your child's school

When you have a child with a complex health condition it is a good idea to write a letter to your child's school to give them the information they need.

School & career planning for children with heart disease

Read about preparing a teenager with congenital heart disease for high school. Guidance counselors and managing work, time and treatment are discussed.

Sickle cell disease: Making a plan for school

Learn about some of the accommodations that may be available to make school more comfortable for your teen with sickle cell disease. Also find tips for communicating your teen's needs to their teachers.

Learning & education: Before your child goes back to school

Essential information regarding issues that one should consider and take into account before sending a child with a heart condition back to school.

School and leukemia

Learn about education options for your child during their leukemia treatment and how to handle their transition back into school.

ADHD: Communicating with your child's school

Find out how to work with your child's school to support your child with ADHD.

Talking with your child's school

Having a child with a complex condition means sharing information at school. Learn how to prepare in advance when talking to your child's school.

Navigating the school environment with celiac disease

Find tips for communicating and collaborating with educators and school staff to create an inclusive and safe learning environment for your child with celiac disease.

Assessing younger school-aged children (age five to eight)

Learn about pain assessment of younger school-age children. By this age, children begin to develop a sense of cause and effect concerning their pain.

Hemophilia: School and lifestyle

Teens living with hemophilia learn tips when away at school, including how to stay healthy, get better sleep and manage money.

Mathematics: How to help your pre-school and school-aged child

Learn about the everyday activities, like playing games, you can do with your young child to help develop their math skills.

Physical development in school-age children

During the school-age years, your child is acquiring the fundamental skills to lead a healthy life as an adult. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

Hemophilia and school

Teens living with hemophilia can learn helpful tips on post-secondary school, including how to budget.