This fact sheet on epilepsy is offered in both English and Spanish. It provides a definition, information on incidence, typical characteristics, and educational implications. It notes that epilepsy is classified as "other health impaired" under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and that students with epilepsy are eligible for special educational services. These include adaptations in classroom instruction and first aid instruction on seizure management for the child's teachers. The importance of communication between family and school is stressed. The fact sheet lists four print resources and two organizations. (DB)