FOR FAMILIES & STUDENTS
School life, with support.
Help your child’s school understand their epilepsy, plan for their needs, and support their participation in everyday school life.
Start with a conversation and an individualized Plan of Care, then explore information about learning, memory, and working together with educators.
AN IMPORTANT FIRST STEP
Work with your school on a Plan of Care.
Ontario’s guidance for students with prevalent medical conditions includes epilepsy. Families, the school, and the student, as appropriate, work together on an individualized Plan of Care.
Ask your school for its Plan of Care form and relevant policies.
Complete and review the plan together. It should reflect the student’s needs, relevant healthcare instructions, school procedures, emergency contacts, and how staff will respond to a medical incident.
Review it at the start of each school year and when needs change, following your school board’s process.
Prepare for the conversation
- Describe what your child’s seizures can look like.
- Bring relevant instructions from their healthcare team.
- Discuss support for learning and participation.
- Include your child’s perspective, as appropriate.
Agree on the practical details
- Who needs access to the plan?
- How will relevant staff know what to do?
- What arrangements are needed for trips and activities?
- How will the school and family communicate changes?
INFORMATION YOU CAN USE & SHARE
Support learning and understanding.
Learning, memory & organization
These Spark Sheets open as PDFs in a new tab.
Explore the full Spark collection
Find information about seizures, treatment, wellbeing, physical activity, and other practical topics. English and French resources are available.
A RESOURCE TO SHARE WITH YOUR SCHOOL
Epilepsy education for educators.
Our educator section brings together training materials and resources about epilepsy, seizure response, and supporting students. Share the page with your child’s school.
Explore broader education resources.
These organizations provide information about inclusion and special education. Explore the resources relevant to your child’s circumstances.
COMMUNITY LIVING ONTARIO
Navigating special education
A guide for students, parents, and caregivers covering Ontario’s special education system, relevant processes, and rights.
PAAC ON SEAC
Understand advisory committees
Find resources about Special Education Advisory Committees, their roles, and effective practices.
EPILEPSY INFORMATION & FAMILY SUPPORT
You do not have to navigate this alone.
Contact Epilepsy Ontario or your local epilepsy agency to ask about available information, education, and family support. For medical instructions, work with your child’s healthcare team.
General information, not individual medical or legal advice. Follow the student’s individualized plan, healthcare instructions, and applicable school board policies.
