Brain Injury School Support
It's essential that school personnel have the knowledge and resources to support students with a brain injury in the classroom and on the field. Children and adolescents are among those at greatest risk for concussion. The potential for a concussion is greatest during activities in which collisions can occur, such as during physical education (PE) class, playground time, or sports activities. However, concussions can happen any time a student’s head comes into contact with a hard object, such as a floor, desk, or another student’s head or body. Proper recognition and response to concussion can prevent further injury and help with recovery.
For more information, educators can reach out to the Brain Injury Advisory Council sponsored by Nebraska VR at vr.infobiac@nebraska.gov
The Nebraska Department of Education has compiled important information about brain injuries along with training modules, resources and more. Start here by clicking on the NDE logo if you want to learn more about Brain Injury Supports.
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Nebraska's Bridging the Gap document is the best place to start when you need comprehensive information about brain injuries and school support. It has guidelines for Return to Learn and Return to Play protocols, tips for educators, resources and much more! Access Here
The HEADS UP to Schools: Online Concussion Training for School Professionals is for classroom teachers (grades K-12), school administrators, paraprofessionals, teachers' aides, and other staff who work with students.
After finishing this training, learners will be able to:
Explain how a concussion may affect a student's learning, emotions, and behavior.
Monitor a student's school performance during recovery from a concussion and be able to adjust accommodations as needed.
Understand the benefits of matching accommodations to a student's individual symptoms and needs.
Identify how to improve communication about a student's recovery with parents and healthcare providers.
This free training will take about 45-60 minutes to complete. It features easy-to-follow information with knowledge checks and illustrated case studies that showcase a variety of scenarios to help you apply the information presented and achieve the key learning objectives of the course.
Click HERE to Take the Training.