Back to School with Epilepsy: Ask the Neurologist
Summer isn't over yet, but now is the perfect time to start preparing for the school year ahead. Join pediatric neurologist Dr. Rachel Penn for practical guidance on helping children living with epilepsy stay safe, supported, and ready for school.
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Preparing for School with Epilepsy
Families often have practical questions about seizure planning, communication with school staff, and rescue medication. This one-hour webinar focuses on the issues that commonly come up as students return to school.
Seizure Action Plans
Why a child may need one, what it communicates, and how it can help school staff respond appropriately.
Teachers and School Staff
How families can help teachers, nurses, and other school staff understand how to support a child living with epilepsy.
Rescue Medication
Questions families may have about how rescue medication for prolonged seizures is handled and administered at school.
Live Q&A
Bring your questions for Dr. Penn during a live question-and-answer portion of the webinar.
Featured Speaker
Dr. Rachel Penn
Board-Certified Pediatric Neurologist Specializing in Epilepsy
Dr. Penn will share practical guidance for families preparing for the school year, including Seizure Action Plans, communication with school staff, rescue medication, and questions that may arise when a child living with epilepsy is at school.
Presented by Epilepsy Services of New Jersey.
Join Us on August 26
Registration is free. Reserve your spot to receive webinar access information.
Common Questions
Back to School with Epilepsy Webinar FAQs
What will I learn in the Back to School with Epilepsy webinar?
You'll hear practical guidance about Seizure Action Plans, communicating with teachers and school nurses, rescue medication, and helping a child living with epilepsy prepare for the school year.
Who should attend?
The webinar is designed for parents, caregivers, family members, school staff, and others who support children living with epilepsy.
When is the webinar?
The webinar is Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 12:00pm EDT.
Who is speaking?
Dr. Rachel Penn, a board-certified pediatric neurologist specializing in epilepsy, will lead the webinar and answer questions from attendees.
Will there be a live question-and-answer session?
Yes. The webinar includes a live Q&A with Dr. Penn.
Is the webinar free?
Yes. Registration is free.
Help Your Child Start the School Year Prepared
Whether your child is starting a new school, entering a new grade, or returning to familiar routines, this webinar offers practical information to help you prepare.
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