The School Administration
The school administration has a vital role in ensuring a healthy school environment for every member of the school community. Administrators can be instrumental in promoting an awareness of what an asthma-friendly school requires and in gaining the cooperation of staff and students. Over time this effort should improve school attendance rates, help increase school and job performance, and promote positive attitudes throughout the school community.

Key administrative responsibilities in insuring an asthma-friendly school include:

• establishing and/or supporting a school asthma policy
• promoting a healthy work/school environment
• supporting students and staff with asthma
• ensuring the provision of appropriate school health services
• promoting collaboration with parents and community
• supporting students' rights to carry and self-administer medications when ability has been demonstrated