DiSH-WA offers a monthly telementoring session for school health professionals to improve diabetes care in schools, held on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. School personnel are allowed to attend as many as they see fit.
- October 15, 2025 – “What’s the Deal with PDAs?”
- November 19, 2025 – “Diabetes Basics – Skills for the Newly Diagnosed”
- December 17, 2025 – “Diabetes Technology – What’s New?”
- January 21, 2026 – “Diabetes Supply Issues – Barriers to Care”
- February 18, 2026 – “Motivate Kids in Their Diabetes Care – Do’s and Don’ts”
- March 18, 2026 – “Impact of Diabetes Stigma”
- April 22, 2026 – “Diabetes and the Teenager”
- May 20, 2026 – “Misconceptions About Nutrition for Students with Diabetes”
** Individual Health Plan (IHP) and Emergency Care Plan (ECP) are required for students with Diabetes (RCW 28A.210.330) who attend public schools. Private schools should be aware of such details and determine how they can best support students and families.
We searched WA State agency resources for an IHP template with no luck, but found an NIH editable template.
