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For most, the beginning of the new school year is an exciting time. For children with epilepsy and their parents, however, this time of year can be stressful, especially if the child is entering a new school. Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan can make the transition from summer to school go more smoothly by educating school staff and students about epilepsy, assisting with the IEP process, providing advice on how to promote school success, and linking you with helpful resources. Please contact us at 800-377-6226 if you have concerns about the upcoming school year. Listed below are some additional resources that can help:
Seizure Management Tools for Parents and Educators
Parent Questionnaire - a form completed by parents that can help educators to better understand and manage a student's epilepsy
Seizure Action Plan - a form that can help educators and parents develop a detailed plan for how to respond to a student's seizures
Seizure Observation Record - useful for students who are in the process of being diagnosed with epilepsy, have recently been diagnosed, have experienced a recent change in seizure type or patterns, or have infrequent seizures
Seizure Diary - useful for students who experience frequent seizures or students for whom there is little variation from one seizure to the next
School Programs from Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
Websites for Parents of Children with Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation's website for parents
a website, created by Epilepsy Foundation and UCB, to help parents and educators meet the needs of students with epilepsy
 Websites for Parents of Children with Disabilities
a comprehensive website for parents of children with disabilities; includes extensive information on special education
The Family & Professional Site for the Special Needs Community
Michigan Education and Advocacy Organizations
strives to improve the educational outcomes of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); oversees the Michigan Special Education Mediation Program
advocates for children's educational rights
provides legal advice and resources related to education
Back to School Articles and Guides
from Epilepsy Foundation's website
an article from EpilepsyUSA
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