Understanding and Supporting Students with Migraine

A Self-Paced Virtual Course for School Staff presented by Migraine at School, the foundational initiative of the Danielle Byron Henry Migraine Foundation

Course Overview

This virtual module is designed to educate school staff on pediatric migraine, treatment options, the role of lifestyle changes, the importance of advocacy and equity in care, and how to use free resources to support students living with migraine at school.

Estimated Total Time: 60–90 minutes - 1 CE Credit
Format: 6 short modules, each 8–15 minutes long, with downloadable resources
Audience: School nurses, counselors, educators, administrators

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define pediatric migraine and identify how it differs from adult migraine, including key symptoms, stigma, and common misconceptions.
   Corresponds to: Module 1 – What Is Migraine and Who Does It Affect?
   

2. Describe common migraine treatments and school-based strategies to support students using them.
   Corresponds to: Module 2 – Treatments and Management Options
   

3. Identify lifestyle and environmental triggers for migraine in the school setting and recommend simple strategies and accommodations to help prevent attacks.
   Corresponds to: Module 3 – Lifestyle & Environmental Triggers
   

4. Support students in advocating for their needs and utilizing school resources, such as healthcare plans and migraine hall passes, to manage their condition.
   Corresponds to: Module 4 – Empowering Youth: Advocacy and Self-Management
   

5. Recognize the impact of healthcare disparities and systemic barriers on students with migraine and how schools can help close gaps in care.
   Corresponds to: Module 5 – Removing Barriers to Care
   

6. Utilize the free resources and downloadable tools provided by Migraine at School to better support students and staff.
   Corresponds to: Module 6 – Using the Free Resources from Migraine at SchoolC