Education Resources for Professionals

This fact sheet helps school nurses protect students from concussion or other serious brain injury; know how to recognize a concussion and what to do if one occurs; support students who return to school while recovering from a concussion; and provide steps to prevent concussion in school.

The potential for a concussion is greatest during activities where collisions can occur, such as during physical education (PE) class, playground time, or school-based sports activities. Teachers and school counselors may be the first to notice changes in their students.

This fact sheet will help teachers, counselors, and school professionals know how to recognize a concussion and what to do if one occurs; and support students who return to school while recovering from a concussion.

This manual includes an educational identification process for special education eligibility through establishing a significant history of TBI.

This guide walks educators through the basics of a brain injury, its effects on students and families, and how they impact education, transitions, and special education.

Teachers play an important role in helping students recover from a concussion as they return to school. Making short-term changes to students’ school workload and schedule—and giving them the time to help their brain heal—can help them get back to their regular school routine.

This fact sheet helps school professionals know how to recognize a concussion and what to do if one occurs; and support students who return to school while recovering from a concussion.

Letter to school staff template to be used after a child is diagnosed with a concussion to inform of symptoms and potential short-term accommodations that may be needed.

In this document we explain what executive functions are, how they interfere with college life, and the supports students with TBI need to have equal access in college.