Safe Schools, Informed Staff: The Power of Seizure Training
This episode of School Safety Today explores why epilepsy and seizure training is critical for K-12 school staff. Guests from Epilepsy Alliance Ohio and PublicSchoolWORKS discuss how seizure action plans, rescue medication protocols, and on-demand training help staff respond confidently and stay compliant with state laws. With epilepsy affecting 1 in 26 people, the conversation underscores the need for proactive preparation in schools.
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Key takeaways
Epilepsy affects 1 in 26 people and 1 in 10 will experience a seizure, making school staff training essential.
Proper seizure training helps educators stay compliant with state laws and respond confidently in emergencies.
Seizure action plans, rescue medication protocols, and on-demand training videos are key tools for improving school safety outcomes.
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In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, host Dr. Amy Grosso is joined by Allison Rone from Epilepsy Alliance Ohio and Tina Hegner from PublicSchoolWORKS to discuss the importance of epilepsy and seizure training for school staff. They explore how proper education, planning, and partnerships are vital to keeping students—and all members of a school community—safe and supported.
KEY POINTS:
- Epilepsy affects 1 in 26 people, and 1 in 10 will experience a seizure, making training essential for anyone working in schools.
- Training ensures that educators not only stay compliant with state laws but are also confident in responding to seizures.
- Tools like seizure action plans, rescue medication protocols, and on-demand training videos provide actionable resources that improve response times.
Allison Rone is a Community Educator at Epilepsy Alliance Ohio, where she provides epilepsy education and awareness to schools, law enforcement, and community groups. With two years at EAO and nine years of prior law enforcement experience, Allison is dedicated to building community understanding of epilepsy and teaching others how to recognize and respond to seizures.
Tina Hegner leads the research and course development team at PublicSchoolWORKS, overseeing the creation of engaging, evidence-based safety and compliance courses for K-12 schools. With over 25 years in content creation and more than 13 years focused on school safety, Tina ensures the company’s programs meet regulatory standards and drive positive behavior change, helping establish PublicSchoolWORKS as a leader in the field.
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