Celiac Disease Resources for School Nutrition Professionals

Food service and cafeteria staff play an important role in supporting a child with celiac disease at school.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about celiac disease and how you can support all children with celiac disease who are a part of your school community. Below you will find a short video that details how you can ensure a safe and fulfilling school year for a child with celiac disease. Additionally, you will find several resource documents to help with providing safe gluten-free options in the school cafeteria.

It’s important to remember that accommodations, including cafeteria accommodations, for a child with celiac disease should be documented within the context of tailored 504 plan to help promote health, while minimizing the risk of social stigmatization or exclusion.

Watch: Sage Training Program Video

For Food Service Staff Managing Celiac Disease
Food Service professionals must often simultaneously manage and provide accommodations for students with a variety of different health conditions, including celiac disease. This brief training video outlines key strategies to methodically provide for a safe meals for children with celiac disease.

More Resources

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Practical Ways to accommodate GF Diets at School

Here are some strategies shared with us by schools that are successfully accommodating the gluten-free diet. Our measure of success is that these strategies are practical for the school cafeteria to implement, and the meals get positive reviews from students.
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Managing Cross-Contact in Food Prep

Here are some strategies to prevent cross-contact between your gluten-free items and gluten during food prep.
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Eating GF for Free at School

Due to the high cost of gluten-free food the ability to access free meals at school is important for many families living with the gluten-free diet. It is particularly important for families who are food insecure. Here are ways the families can ensure they do not miss out on this important resource. 
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If you need additional help, please reach out to our Celiac Disease Program at celiac@childrens.harvard.edu.