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SUGGESTED READING

Principles and Practice of Pediatric Oncology. Pizzo, P. A., M.D. & Poplack, D. G., M.D. (Eds.). (2002). Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven. Chapter 50, "Educational Issues for Children with Cancer," has good information for teachers.

Back to School: A Handbook for Educators of Children with Life-Threatening Diseases in the Yeshiva/Day School System. Chai Lifeline. (1995). Write to: 151 West 30th St., New York, NY 10001, or call (212) 465-1300. Covers diagnosis, planning for school reentry, infection control in schools, needs of junior and senior high school students, children with special educational needs, and saying goodbye when a child dies.

Grief Comes to Class: A Teacher's Guide. Gliko-Braden, M. Centering Corporation, 1531 N. Saddle Creek Rd., Omaha, NE 68104. (402) 553-1200. A comprehensive guide to handling grief in the classroom.

Suggestions for Teachers and School Counselors. The Compassionate Friends. P.O. Box 3696, Oak Brook, IL 60522. (630) 990-0010. This brochure helps teachers understand grief reactions and how they may be manifested in the classroom.

Negotiating the Special Education Maze: A Guide for Parents and Teachers. Anderson, W., Chitwood, S., & Hayden, D. (1997). Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House (3rd ed.). A step-by-step guide to obtaining help in the classroom for children with special needs.

Understanding the Child with a Chronic Illness in the Classroom. Fithian, J. (1984). Arizona: The Oryx Press. Includes information about childhood cancer and the classroom.