School In-Service Lectures at ASPIRE

 

Students with PANS/PANDAS have complex cognitive, behavioral, physical & neurological symptoms that affect their school performance. A well-informed school team—teachers, school nurses, counselors, and administrators—can make a profound difference in recognizing and supporting affected students.ASPIRE offers free in-service training on PANS/PANDAS to help schools understand the condition and provide the necessary accommodations and support. Thanks to donor funding, we are able to provide these trainings at no cost for this year.

Symptomology and symptom severity vary from student to student and even from flare to flare in the same student. The goal of treatment is to achieve full recovery in order to prevent the student’s condition from becoming a chronic, debilitating illness. Treatment includes medical protocols as well as therapeutic practices. School accommodations are an essential component of a thorough and appropriate treatment protocol. Learn more about PANS PANDAS @School.

PANS @School

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Flexible Training Options: Live or On-Demand

 

On-Demand (Recorded) Trainings – Available Anytime

For schools that need flexibility, ASPIRE offers three recorded in-service trainings:

• General School In-Service – – Ideal for all school staff. Available in 1-hour and 1.5-hour formats.
• School Nurse In-Service – A 1.5-hour session focused on the medical aspects for school nurses.

📌 Schools can watch these at their convenience. If your team has questions afterward, ASPIRE is happy to schedule a follow-up Q&A session via Zoom.

Live Training – By Request

For schools looking for an interactive learning experience, ASPIRE provides live virtual in-service trainings via Zoom, typically 1.5 to 2 hours (adjustable based on your school’s needs). Live sessions allow for direct Q&A with our experts.

• General School In-Service – Ideal for all school staff.
• School Nurse In-Service – Focused on the medical aspects of PANS/PANDAS.
• Occupational Therapy In-Service – Available upon request.

Schools can choose to gather staff in a shared space or have individuals join from their own computers.

What Our Trainings Cover

✔️ PANS/PANDAS Symptoms & Disease Course – Understanding symptom variation, severity and disease course
✔️ Why PANS is Medical – A brief scientific overview explaining why these disorders cause such a wide range of symptoms
✔️ Overview of Treatment – Medical approaches and why school support is part of treatment guidelines
✔️ Impact on Learning & School Attendance – Recognizing challenges due to this neuroimmune disorder
✔️ School Accommodations & Support Strategies – Best practices for helping students succeed

📩 Interested in Training?

If your school is ready to book a live session or access a recorded training, email Gabriella True to get started.

Let’s work together to ensure no student with PANS/PANDAS is overlooked.

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Additional School Resources

ASPIRE offers more than just in-service training. Schools can access:

• PANS @ School – A dedicated resource hub
• Toolkits – Guides for educators, school nurses, and healthcare providers
  • Comprehensive School Toolkit (Pulls information from the three following toolkits)
  • School Overview Toolkit
  • School Nurse Information and Toolkit
  • Provider Toolkit
• Handouts – Quick-reference materials on supporting students with PANS in the classroom
  • PANS in the School Setting handout
  • School Nurse Overview on PANS handout
• Short Videos –
  • About PANS PANDAS from ASPIRE
  • Dr. Swedo’s Introductory Video on The importance of prompt recognition and appropriate treatment of PANS/PANDAS

 

 

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Slide Highlights

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Feedback from Recent PANS PANDAS School In-Service lectures

“It was a pleasure to listen to your presentation. I learned a lot. I have been thinking about so many of my former students who fit the criteria for PANS/PANDAS. Now that I am armed with more information, I feel like I am in a better place for suggesting further medical follow up. Knowing how much a proper diagnosis can help the child, their family and their educators is a great reason to continue to get the word out there!” 
– School RN and IEP Support Services

“Gabriella’s presentation was exceptional. I had researched PANS/PANDAS for a year prior to this presentation and in one presentation, she was able to clarify the topic and provide a plethora of resources and information that will benefit our current and future students and their families tremendously. It is obvious that she is passionate about helping families and goes above and beyond to give of her time to provide needed care, expertise, and assistance. I am so grateful to have found Gabriella and ASPIRE and I will be keeping her on speed dial to reach out to her to help us in the future!!!”
-Counseling & Behavior Support Services

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Learn more about PANS PANDAS in the school setting. PANS PANDAS is a medical condition in which symptoms affect a student’s ability to attend school and learn.

PANS PANDAS at School