Resources for NYC School Health Staff

Over 300,000 NYC students live with migraine and many are undiagnosed or struggling in silence. This page gives NYC Public School health staff fast access to free, multilingual tools to recognize and support students with migraine.

Follow the simple steps below to get started.

  • Get a Diagnosis

    STEP 01 - Learn About the Tools

    This video will help you understand what all our materials are and how to use all of them. Explore free materials designed for school health staff: student, parent, and educator infographics; posters; migraine screeners; hall passes; and guides to help you support students with migraine and other headache disorders.

  • Track Migraine

    STEP 02 - Screen Students

    Use our validated pediatric migraine screener to identify students who may have undiagnosed migraine. The companion handout, Your Child May Have Migraine, helps families talk to their child’s healthcare provider.

  • Get a Letter from Healthcare Provider

    STEP 03 -Order FREE Printed Materials

    Sometimes digital materials do not work, which is why we have most of our materials printed already and waiting to mail out to you for FREE. We can sent them directly to your school OR to the family you are helping.

  • Get a Healthcare Plan

    STEP 04 - Help Families Take the Next Steps

    Share our fillable Healthcare Plan and easy-to-use Migraine Diary with caregivers to support diagnosis, treatment planning, and potential 504 accommodations.

  • Empower Your Conversation

    STEP 05 - Learn About Pediatric Migraine & Build Awareness

    Take our free CE course to learn how to recognize and support students with migraine. Then use educator infographics, posters, and hall passes to raise awareness and provide daily support.

  • STEP 06 - Need support? Join us during open Zoom hours.

    Twice a year, we host live Zoom sessions where NYC school health staff can drop in, ask questions, and get personalized guidance. Register to get info, no pressure to attend. You can also send us a message anytime, we’re here to help you get what you need.

Lifestyle changes, yoga and mindfulness that can help.

We offer many free resources and information about how lifestyle modifications can help manage pain.

Digital Downloadable Materials

We understand not all families have access to a computer or sometimes you need a physical copy. We will send you these for free.

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Pediatric Migraine Action Plan Fillable

Migraine Healthcare Plan Fillable

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Validated Migraine Screener & Caregiver Worksheet

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Student Infographic

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Parent Infographic

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Educator Infographic

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Migraine Diary

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504 vs IEP Infographic

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Healthcare Provider Letter for Migraine

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