IAQ Tools for Schools Program | Indoor Air Quality

EPA developed the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Tools for Schools Program to reduce exposures to indoor environmental contaminants in schools through the voluntary adoption of sound indoor air quality management practices.

The IAQ Tools for Schools Program is a comprehensive resource to help schools maintain a healthy environment in school buildings by identifying, correcting, and preventing IAQ problems. Poor indoor air quality can impact the comfort and health of students and staff, which, in turn, can affect concentration, attendance, and student performance. In addition, if schools fail to respond promptly to poor IAQ, students and staff are at an increased risk of short-term health problems, such as fatigue and nausea, as well as long-term problems like asthma.

Since its release in 1995, the IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit has been implemented in hundreds of schools across the country. School districts that have implemented the IAQ Tools for Schools Program find that there are common elements to successfully implementing the program.

The IAQ Tools for Schools Program assists school districts in identifying the actions they can take to successfully plan and implement an effective IAQ management Program.

Resources for Schools

IAQ Curricula
Partners
Case Studies
Calendar
Electronic Bulletins and Updates
Web Conferences/Webinars

The 11th IAQ Tools for Schools National Symposium is January 13-15, 2011 in Washington, DC. Registration opens next week.
Read about the Award Winners | Read the EPA Press Release on the past Symposium

Products and Materials

The IAQ Tools for Schools Program provides a variety of products, materials, and tools at no cost to help schools implement an indoor air quality management program. In addition to the IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit, specialized fact sheets, brochures, and software programs are available to provide in-depth information on environmental topics.

Technical tools:

NEWS

Recognition and Awards

The application process of the 2010 IAQ Tools for Schools competitive awards season in now open. Be recognized for your outstanding commitment to improving children's health by promoting healthy indoor air. The application deadline is Friday, October 8, 2010. Learn more about the awards program | Read about past award winners.

Let us know if you have any questions about the awards program or process. E-mail Us

IAQ and Student Performance
Healthy school environments can reduce absenteeism, improve test scores and improve teacher retention rates. The latest scientific evidence, documents how IAQ influences student and staff health and performance. This new resource helps you make the case for comprehensive IAQ management in your schools. Get started today.

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Weighs in on Asthma and Schools
A mother of a child with asthma, Administrator Jackson spoke at this year's National Symposium about the importance of improving indoor air quality in the places children spend most of their time - schools. Read her speech.

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Envisioning Excellence: Lessons from Effective School Indoor Air Quality Programs. Read about this exciting tool.

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