FEEDING STUDENTS IN
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
GUIDELINES AND INFORMATION ON SAFE MEALTIME
PRACTICES FOR SPECIAL STUDENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1:   Guidelines for Safe Eating: Implications for Educational
                       Programs in Oregon

                        h Definition of Terms 
                        h Responsibilities of the School District 
                        h Considerations for IEP/IFSP Teams 
                        h Role of the Feeding Team
Chapter 2:   Evaluation and Treatment of Feeding Disorders in
                       Educational Programs

                        h Process Determining the Need for a Medical Feeding Evaluation
                        h Process Determining the Need for a Nutritional Screening
                            and Assessment
                        h Feeding Intervention and Treatment
                        h Pre-Feeding Skills Training
                        h Feeding in Early Intervention
                        h Developing a Feeding Plan for an Individual Child
                        h Training and Monitoring of Mealtime Programs
Chapter 3:   Developing a District Process to Address Feeding
APPENDICES
Appendix A:
Resources
Appendix B: Sample Forms
Appendix C: Sample Protocols
Appendix D: Planning Checklist

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