School Concussion Support and Resource Guide

News and Announcements

• School Professionals! Want to stay up to date on the latest tools, guidance, and best practices for concussion processes in schools? Join our CDE Concussion Support Listserv to receive timely updates, new resources, and professional learning opportunities

• How can CDE best support your school, district, or BOCES in addressing brain injury and concussion-related needs? Please let us know on our CDE Brain Injury Training Feedback Form

Quick Links

Contact Us

Live Virtual Professional Development Opportunites

• 10/8/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM - Interdisciplinary Approach to Building Concussion Processes: Introducing REAP
• 11/12/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM - Children’s Hospital of Colorado: Social Emotional Impact of Concussion
• 1/14/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM - Protracted Recovery: How to Support Students With Lingering Symptoms Post-Concussion
• 2/11/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM - Applying Empathy in School-Based BI Services: Let’s Talk About a New Tool

Live Virtual Office Hours

First Tuesday unless otherwise noted.

• 8/7/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM 2024/2025 TACT Wrap-Up *Existing Users*
• 9/4/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM
• 10/2/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM
• 11/6/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM
• 12/4/2025*, 2:30-3:30 PM *Slight change in time
• 1/8/2026*, 2:00-3:00 PM *2nd Tuesday due to Winter Break
• 2/5/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM
• 3/5/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM
• 4/2/2026*, 2:30-3:30 PM Slight change in time*
• 5/14/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM *2nd Tuesday

Concussion Support Sessions

New! Support sessions and mentor groups for concussion management best practices. See printable calendar above for more information.

• 9/16/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM -  Intro to Teacher Acute Concussion Tool
• 10/21/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM  - Small District Mentor Group
• 11/18/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM -  Medium/Large District Mentor Group
• 12/16/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM - Small District Mentor Group
• 1/20/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM - TACT Semester 1 Numbers
• 2/17/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM - Small District Mentor Group
• 3/17/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM - Medium/Large District Mentor Group
• 4/21/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM - Small District Mentor Group
• 5/19/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM - TACT End of Year Numbers—What’s Next?

Videos

Texas Children's Hospital--Concussion 101

American Academy of Pediatrics – Concussions 101: What Parents Need to Know

Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado -Brain Injury 103: Youth Considerations at Home and in School

Orcas, Inc. - Brain 101 Concussions

Online Training Opportunities

CDE Concussion Trainings

Updated trainings coming fall 2025!

• Concussion Management Training for Schools (1.5 hours)
• Concussion Management Training for Health Techs (20 minutes)
• Concussion Management Training for Counselors and School Mental Health Professionals (27 minutes)

Colorado Behavioral Health Administration Brain Injury Essentials Series

1. Brain Injury Essentials I: Brain Injury Basics
2. Brain Injury Essential II: Adapting Treatment Strategies for BI 
3. Brain Injury Essentials III: Screening and Identification
4. Brain Injury Screening, Identification, and Treatment Considerations
5. Brain Injury Essentials for Healthcare Professionals
6. Brain Injury in Children and Youth
7. Exploring the Link Between Substance Use Disorder and Brain Injuries

Colorado Resources

Colorado 2025 REAP Concussion Guidelines (PDF)

Colorado Concussion Management REAP Flow Chart (PDF)

NEW! Concussion Process Report Card/ Self-Assesssment (PDF)

TACT - Get Schooled on Concussions

2023 Brain Injury in Colorado Infographic

Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado (BIAC)

• BIAC Education Request Form
• Brain Injury Case Management for Children and Youth

CDE Exceptional Student Leadership Unit; Traumatic Brain Injury

• BrainSTEPS Teams
• Brain Injury in Children and Youth-A Manual for Educators (PDF)

Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA)

• CHSSA Concussion Policy
• CHSAA Concussion Management
• CHSSA Training Videos

Colorado Kids with Brain Injury

Health Care Program for Children with Special Needs (HCP)

MINDSOURCE Brain Injury Network

MINDSOURCE Mind Your Brain

Colorado Children's Hospital Comeback Plan 

Brain Injury Helpful Publications and Materials

American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report: Returning to Learning Following a Concussion (exiting CDE)

American Academy of Pediatrics Infographic: Returning to School and Learning Following a Concussion (exiting CDE)

Brainline - Concussion in Kids

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Heads Up Concussion Resource

National Federation of State high School Associations (NFHS) Concussion Management Course

OSEP - Students Identified with Traumatic Brain Injuries

Brain Injury and Child Welfare Best Practice Guide

Additional Resources

Exceptional Student Services Unit: Traumatic Brain Injury

District Assessment Coordinator

Multi-Tiered System Supports (MTSS)

Brain Injury Waivers - Adults and Children

Legislation

Senate Bill 11-040: The Jake Snakenberg Youth Concussion Act (PDF) REVISED

Colorado House Bill 19-1208

CRS 25-43-102 - Required Head Trauma Guidelines Definitions - Health Care Provider

CRS 25-43-103 - Organized school athletic activities - concussion guidelines required

Position Statements

American Academy of Neurology: Summary of Evidence-Based Guideline Update - Concussion in Sport

American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement: Concussion in Sport

Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport–Amsterdam, October 2022

National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Management of Sport Concussion (PDF)

National Association of School Nurses Position Statement: Concussion - The Role of the School Nurse