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COPE Sessions


Presented in locations across the state, COPE sessions are free and open to anyone engaged with student athletes – parents, athletic trainers, school administrators, educators, nurses, coaches, youth sports organizations. Participants will learn valuable information on how to prevent concussions and to successfully reintegrate a concussed student into the classroom.


September 18, 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm:

Virtual via Zoom

Download event flier here.

Register here.


November 3, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Eastridge High School
2350 East Ridge Road
Rochester, NY 14622

Register here.

Additional information coming soon.


November 4, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Amsterdam High School
140 Saratoga Avenue
Amsterdam, NY 12010

Download event flier here.

Register here.


November 6, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Burke Rehabiliation Hospital
785 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605

Download event flier here.

Register here.


November 10, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm:

Kingston High School
403 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401y

Download event flier here.

Register here.


Interested in hosting a COPE session? Please contact Michelle Kellen, Professional Development Manager at mkellen@bianys.org or 518-459-7911.


**Continuing Education Credit is available for COPE presentations.  BIANYS is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s Office of the Professions as a provider for continuing competencies in the following areas: Social Work (#0539), Physical Therapy/ PT Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologists, and Occupational Therapy/ OT assistants.  CBIS continuing education credit and Certificates of Attendance are also available.

NYSATA (BOC AP# P315) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1Category A hours/CEUs

Please direct any questions to Michelle Kellen, Professional Development Manager at mkellen@bianys.org or 518-459-7911.