T.R.U.S.T. Training: Seizure Recognition and Response
Prepare your school community for the new school year with practical training in seizure recognition and response. This live, interactive webinar will give school staff the knowledge and confidence to recognize different types of seizures, respond appropriately, and support students living with epilepsy throughout the school day.
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What You Will Learn
The training focuses on the situations school personnel may encounter throughout the day, with clear guidance for recognizing seizures, responding appropriately, following student-specific plans, and identifying emergencies.
Seizure Recognition
Identify common and less obvious seizure types, including tonic-clonic, absence, and focal seizures.
Seizure Response
Learn the appropriate steps to take when a seizure occurs in the classroom, hallway, cafeteria, playground, or another school setting.
School Seizure Action Plans
Understand how to read and follow an individualized Seizure Action Plan while coordinating with families, school nurses, and other staff members.
When to Call 911
Recognize the warning signs and circumstances that require emergency medical assistance.
Certificate of Completion
Participants who complete the live training will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Who Should Attend
This live training is designed for professionals whose work may bring them into contact with a student living with epilepsy during the school day or through school-supported activities. Whether you work directly with a student who has epilepsy or want to be prepared when a seizure occurs, the session offers clear guidance that can be applied across school environments.
K-12 teachers and paraprofessionals
School nurses and health services staff
Administrators, counselors, and support staff
Coaches and athletic staff
Bus drivers and transportation staff
Before-school and after-school program leaders
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the live training?
The webinar will take place Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. Eastern Time.
Is this an online training?
Yes. This is a live, interactive webinar presented online through GoTo Webinar. Registration is required to receive access information.
Who should attend?
The training is intended for K-12 teachers, paraprofessionals, school nurses, health services staff, administrators, counselors, coaches, transportation staff, support staff, and before-school or after-school program leaders.
What types of seizures will be discussed?
The session will address common and less obvious seizure types, including tonic-clonic, absence, and focal seizures.
Will the training cover Seizure Action Plans?
Yes. Participants will learn how to read and follow an individualized Seizure Action Plan and coordinate with families, school nurses, and other members of the school team.
Will the training explain when to call 911?
Yes. The session will review warning signs and circumstances that require emergency medical assistance.
Will participants receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the live training will receive a Certificate of Completion.
How do I register?
Use the online registration form to reserve your place and receive webinar access information.
Be Prepared to Recognize and Respond
Join Epilepsy Services of New Jersey, an affiliate of Family Resource Network, for practical guidance that can help school personnel support students living with epilepsy across the school day.
Register for the Live Training