BACK:
Better Asthma Control for Kids
Our School-Based Asthma Program Puts Kids at the Center of Asthma Control
Participating Colorado School
Districts Include:
• Ault-Highland RE-9
• Colorado Springs 11
• East Otero R1
• Ellicott 22
• Fountain 8
• Greeley 6
• Harrison 2
• Lamar RE2
• Las Animas
• Mesa County Valley 51
• Weld County RE1
• Wiggins RE-50(J)
• Ault-Highland RE-9
• Colorado Springs 11
• East Otero R1
• Ellicott 22
• Fountain 8
• Greeley 6
• Harrison 2
• Lamar RE2
• Las Animas
• Mesa County Valley 51
• Weld County RE1
• Wiggins RE-50(J)
When Schools Use Asthma Programs Like BACK….
Absences decrease by 22%
80% of students improve their inhaler technique
Emergency room visits decrease by 28%
What to expect
if your child is in the BACK program
• A navigator will meet 3 times a year with your family to share helpful information about asthma.
• These meetings can be online or in person depending on what works for you.
• Navigators and school nurse will coordinate to meet with your child at school 3 times a year.
• Navigators may connect you with other helpful resources to help with your child’s care.
• There is no cost to be part of the program.
• A navigator will meet 3 times a year with your family to share helpful information about asthma.
• These meetings can be online or in person depending on what works for you.
• Navigators and school nurse will coordinate to meet with your child at school 3 times a year.
• Navigators may connect you with other helpful resources to help with your child’s care.
• There is no cost to be part of the program.
Everyone can learn more about Asthma
• Take an Asthma Control Quiz
• Find out what you need to know about asthma today
• Learn how to help when asthma flares
• Understand Asthma care plans
• View types of medication
Who are Asthma Navigators?
They have been invited by your school to work with families, kids, school nurses, and medical providers.
They teach about managing asthma, and they follow the latest asthma evidence. They also help connect families to care and resources they may need.
Who can be part of the BACK program?
If your child has asthma symptoms that interfere with sleep, school, or play, please contact us.
Now he knows how to properly use his inhaler.
I feel like your team is able to spend more time teaching him compared to doctor’s office.
— A BACK program parent
The BACK Program Team
Everyone works together to manage asthma and connect families to resources.
• Students
• Families
• School Nurses
• Asthma Navigators
• Child’s Medical Team
Find out
if your child’s asthma is controlled.
We’re Committed to Helping Colorado Kids Breathe Better.
If you have questions about our program or want to know more, please contact our team.