The Youth Brain Injury Program is a system of support for Alaska students with brain injury.

The program's certified brain injury specialists partner with families and school districts across the state to meet the educational needs of students with acute or past brain injuries.

Free Services offered to Alaska school districts, families and students:

A. District Consultation related to Concussion Policy and Protocols. District Protocol Guidebook can be found here.

B. Staff Professional Development

General training on brain injury, learning implications and classroom solutions for student success
General education for staff: acute symptoms and temporary solutions
Student Services /Special Education staff: Pre-Existing or prolonged symptoms and IEP collaboration

C. Student and family education

D. Consultation for assistance in developing temporary/informal or formal education plans

Collaborative services with the Alaska Division of Juvenile Justice
The Youth Brain Injury Program exists through a partnership of Alaska agencies committed to following best practice standards for addressing the needs of Justice Involved youth with TBI. The collaborative effort includes:

A. Brain injury screening for all justice involved youth with the Rapid Alaska Brain Injury Tool (RABIT).
Screener can be found here.

B. Support from program coordinators to connect youth with community and school resources addressing TBI related challenges that contribute to poor outcomes, such as increased recidivism and crime.