In partnership with the New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association, the Brain Injury Association of New York State is offering COPE: Concussion Outreach Prevention Education programming. COPE includes in- person sessions and online educational modules, offered at no cost. Sessions are open to anyone engaged with student athletes – parents, athletic trainers, school administrators, educators, nurses, coaches, youth sports organizations.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s HEADS UP campaign helps people recognize, respond to, and minimize the risk of concussion or other serious brain injury.

Most students will typically deal with symptoms for 2-4 weeks following a concussion. Some will need months or even longer to fully recover – every concussion is different, so the adjustments needed will vary. A Desktop Guide for Educators offers information about post-concussion symptoms and gives you the tools you need to make adjustments in your classroom so that your students are academically successful and emotionally supported during their recovery.

Academic problems are common after concussion. Helping students as they return to the classroom is just as important as helping them return to sports. Concussion in the Classroom is a guide for students, parents, teachers, nurses, guidance counselors, school psychologists, and other school staff.

Sports-related Concussion Information from the New York State Department of Health Guidelines for Concussion Management in Schools from the New York State Department of Health