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Back to School Special Edition

Issue 45.1: September 2025

Back to School 2025 Checklist

 Back to School: Seizure Safety  

Whether your child has already returned to school or is just starting this week, we’re here to help ensure a safe and successful school year.

 

Explore our Back to School Checklist for essential tools and resources to support students living with epilepsy.

 

 Learn with us: Upcoming Webinars

Thursday, September 18

Thursday, September 25

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Join us and member organization, Epilepsy Services of New Jersey, for a webinar on the importance of seizure action plans. Learn why seizure action plans matter, what they should include, and how they can improve safety and confidence for students, families, and school staff.

Join us and member organization, Epilepsy Support Network of Orange County, for a conversation on back-to-school strategies for students with epilepsy, featuring Dr. Melinda Schneider, pediatric neurologist.

Seizure Action Plan Webinar
Back to School Webinar Registration
 

Resources for Schools and Students of All Ages

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A Guide to Supporting Students With Epilepsy  

This resource was created by our partners at Raptor Technologies and our member organization, Epilepsy Alliance Ohio. 

 
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On-Demand Seizure First Aid Training

Empower teachers and staff with quick, accessible training.

Seizure First Aid Training

Rescue Medications

Seizure Action Plans

 

 
Seizure Prespared U A Seal of Seizure Safety

Seizure Prepared U

Join a growing network of colleges taking proactive steps to ensure students with epilepsy can thrive academically and socially in a supportive environment. Make your campus safer, more welcoming, and more attractive to prospective students.

 
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College Resource Page

College students with epilepsy are presented with a unique set of challenges. Our college resource page provides relevant information and resources for students navigating college and epilepsy.

 
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National Association of School Nurses

Epilepsy Alliance America is proud to partner with NASN to provide quality education and resources for school nurses.

 
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Room for Friends 

This book provides an engaging way for peers to better understand epilepsy. An essential read for promoting empathy, awareness, and inclusion.

This book was created in partnership with our member organization, Valley Children's Healthcare Epilepsy Support Program.  

Order it here!

 
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