Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Concussion) Resources

NEW Concussion Guidelines are Available!

Most concussion guidelines focus on athletes, leaving all other students unsupported. Colorado's updated REAP (Remove/Reduce, Educate, Adjust/Accommodate, Pace) manual provides schools, families, and medical providers with tools like TACT (Teacher Acute Concussion Tool) and features the Colorado School Concussion Management Flow Chart for comprehensive guide to concussion management!

Are your district's guidelines up-to-date and equitable? Use the Points of Vulnerability tool, from Get Schooled on Concussions, to find out!

Training Update: The January 14 training, Introductions to Concussion Guidelines, has been postponed. Check back for future information.

CDE Materials

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

Colorado 2024 REAP Concussion Guidelines (PDF)

A BIG Thank you to the 2024 Concussion Steering Committee - Karen McAvoy, PsyD, Peter Thompson, Ph.D., Megan Murray, RN, Wendy Murillo, RN, BSN, Liza Doyle, RN, BSN, Nicole Crawford, Ph.D., Celty Fitterer, MA, LAT, ATC, Jody Dickerson, RN, MN, Toni Grishman, RN, BSN

School District and BOCES Brain Injury Consulting Team Training

Training designed to help Colorado school districts to develop a comprehensive system of support for children with a mild to severe brain injury.

View BrainSTEPS COLORADO information

Online Learning Tips

Is your school virtually supporting a student with a Brain Injury?
Checkout the BrainSTEPS tips for online learning.

Brain Injury Resources

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More Information Coming Soon!

Areas of Support

Concussion Action Team (CAT) meetings:

The Colorado Department of Education invites all school professionals to join our bi-monthly virtual meetings. These sessions provide a valuable opportunity to:

Ask Questions: Get answers to your pressing questions from experts and peers.
Discuss Challenges: Share and address common challenges faced in your school environment.
Learn New Information: Stay updated with the latest educational insights and resources.
Connect with Peers: Build a network with other school professionals across Colorado.

These meetings are open to all school professionals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and grow. For more information or to join the listserv contact Toni Grishman (grishman_t@cde.state.co.us).

Concussion Management Team Community of Practice (CMT CoP) Training Presentations

Join us for our monthly 1-hour virtual meetings designed specifically for school professionals. Each session features a different expert speaker who provides up-to-date information on various topics related to students sustaining concussions and their recovery periods. View our upcoming schedule HERE and register for the sessions that interest you. Check back often as new presenters are continually added.

Brain Injury - Health and Wellness Technical Assistance

The Colorado Department of Education offers support to school districts in developing systems for students with brain injuries. Our services include:

Protocol Development: Help with creating and implementing concussion management protocols.
Training: Providing educational sessions for school staff.
Community Collaboration: Partnering with local resources to ensure comprehensive care for students.

Enhance support for students with brain injuries. Together, we can ensure equitable success for all students.

Additional Resources

Exceptional Student Services Unit: Traumatic Brain Injury

Contact Us

For more information, please contact:

Sarah Blumenthal

blumenthal_s@cde.state.co.us