{"id":186,"date":"2019-11-06T14:34:54","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T19:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norlina.med.unc.edu\/?page_id=186"},"modified":"2022-09-22T14:46:52","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T18:46:52","slug":"for-educators","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ncschoolpsychology.med.unc.edu\/index.php\/nctbi\/concussion-information-and-resources\/for-educators\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources For Educators"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orcasinc.com\/products\/brain-101\/index.html\">Brain 101<\/a> <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> The Oregon Center for Applied Science, with funding from the National Institute of Health,<br> created an evidence-based interactive website for school-wide concussion management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bianys.org\/\"> The Brain Injury Association of New York State (BIANYS) <\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>  BIANYS offers a free a webinar led by Dr. Brian P. Rieger, the Director of the Upstate Sports<br> Concussion Center. Dr. Rieger discusses the challenges faced by students returning to the<br> classroom after sustaining a mild TBI, especially in cases of complicated or prolonged<br> recovery. He also reviews a variety of academic accommodations that can be implemented<br> to assist these students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/a5IkUlyi9cQ\">Webinar: Return to Learn: Supporting Students Returning to the Classroom Post-Concussion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bianys.org\/event\/supporting-students-recovering-from-concussion-webinar-series-4\/\">Supporting Students Recovering from Concussion Webinar Series<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brainsteps.net\/\"><strong>BrainSTEPS Program<\/strong><\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> PA Department of Health and the PA Department of Education via the Brain Injury<br> Association of PA implement the BrainSTEPS Brain Injury School Re-Entry Consulting<br> Program to assist schools in creating appropriate educational plans for students following<br> acquired brain injuries. BrainSTEPS consists of 31 statewide brain injury consulting teams<br> consisting of educational, medical, and rehabilitation professionals, as well as family<br> members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/cbirt.org\/\"><strong>Center on Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT)<\/strong><\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> CBIRT is a center under the office of Research, Innovation, and Graduate Education (RIGE)<br> at the University of Oregon. CBIRT conducts research and training to improve the lives of<br> children and adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI). CBIRT\u2019s research focuses on<br> developing interventions to improve outcomes related to education, employability, and<br> quality of life. Our training activities promote the use of best practices among educators<br> and other professionals who serve individuals with TBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.cbirt.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In the Classroom after Concussion: Best Practices for Student Success: <\/a><br>an online course that provides helpful information, practical strategies and resources for educators working with students with brain injury. The course is designed for: Classroom teachers, special educators, school psychologists, counselors, therapists, and administrators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cokidswithbraininjury.com\/\">Colorado TBI Resource Network<\/a> <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> This website was designed through funding from the Colorado TBI Trust Fund. The site<br> serves as a tool for educators, schools administrators, school psychologists, related service<br> professionals, and families. Feel free to join in the discussion and learn more about how to<br> support kids with brain injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getschooledonconcussions.com\/\">Get Schooled On Concussions<\/a> <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> This website provides information on the Return to Learn process for parents, school<br> nurses, counselors, teachers, and other educators. One-page fact sheets are available on<br> topics ranging from concussion symptoms to writing a 504 plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <a href=\"http:\/\/education.ohio.gov\/Topics\/Special-Education\/Students-with-Disabilities\/Traumatic-Brain-Injury\"><strong>Ohio Department of Public Instruction<\/strong><\/a><br> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasponline.org\/account\/login?returnTo=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.nasponline.org%252Fpublications%252Fperiodicals%252Fcommunique%252Fissues%252Fvolume-40-issue-6%252Freturn-to-learning-going-back-to-school-following-a-concussion&amp;error=This+resource+is+restricted.+Please+login+to+view+it.\">The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)<\/a> <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> NASP has created a publication that discusses a variety of important topics about returning<br> to school after a concussion including symptoms to look for and academic adjustments that<br> may be necessary (Requires NASP membership).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasponline.org\/publications\/periodicals\/communique\/issues\/volume-39-issue-7\/pediatric-school-psychology-traumatic-brain-injury-and-personality-change\">Information about TBI and personality change.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.naset.org\">The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)<\/a> <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> NASET provides disability-specific practical resources for special education teachers. Their<br> section on TBI includes information on prevalence, causes, characteristics, accommodations and modifications, classroom management, assessment, medical issues, medication, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esc3.net\/cms\/lib\/TX00001506\/Centricity\/Domain\/1\/Guidelines%20for%20Educating%20Students%20with%20TBI%20Feb%202016%20Final.pdf\">The Texas Education Agency<\/a><\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esc3.net\/cms\/lib\/TX00001506\/Centricity\/Domain\/1\/Guidelines%20for%20Educating%20Students%20with%20TBI%20Feb%202016%20Final.pdf\">Guidelines for Educating Students With Traumatic Brain Injury\/Concussions <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> This handbook for educators provides information about educating students with<br> traumatic brain injury. The handbook defines TBI, identifies changes that may occur as a<br> result of a TBI, discusses the process of reentry to school after a TBI, and lists<br> accommodations and strategies for intervention based on different areas of functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/dpi.wi.gov\"><strong>Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction<\/strong><\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction created a 7 module series focused on TBI.<br> The seven modules are: Introduction; Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury; Returning to<br> School; Planning to Meet the Needs of Students with TBI; Providing Positive Behavioral<br> Interventions; and Supporting Students with Mild Brain Injury. These modules are<br> available in both .pdf and .ppt formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dpi.wi.gov\/sped\/program\/tbi\/training\">Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Challenging Behavior: A Webcast Series<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/dpi.wi.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/imce\/sped\/pdf\/tbi-memoryguide.pdf\"><strong>Wisconsin\u2019s Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Statewide Task Force\/Network<\/strong><\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> With funding from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the TBI Statewide Task<br> Force created a memory module for parents and educators of children who have<br> experienced a traumatic brain injury. The module provides classroom memory strategies,<br> checklists for accommodations and modifications in the classroom, case studies, and<br> worksheets for problem identification and intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> General Information<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.braininjuryutah.org\/\">Brain Injury Alliance of Utah<\/a><br> This webpage provides information about different types and levels of brain injuries.<br> Topics covered include: concussion, contusion, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), and Traumatic<br> Brain Injury (TBI &#8211; Mild, Moderate, and Severe).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biausa.org\/brain-injury\/about-brain-injury\/children-what-to-expect\">Brain Injury Association of America<\/a><br> This is the country\u2019s oldest and largest nationwide brain injury advocacy organization. The<br> following link will take you to an abundance of information on pediatric brain injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bianc.net\/\">Brain Injury Association of North Carolina (BIANC)<\/a><br> BIANC\u2019s website houses a wide range of information about TBI in NC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainline.org\/\">BrainLine<\/a><br> Provides information on preventing, treating, and living with traumatic brain injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/traumaticbraininjury\/\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/a><br> The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducts research and offers programs,<br> such as the \u201cHeads Up\u201d initiative, which \u201cwork to prevent TBI and help people better<br> recognize, respond, and recover if a TBI occurs.\u201d The CDC also provides numerous articles<br> and fact sheets on TBI. The CDC also has a great Handout for Educators about students<br> returning to school after a concussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/traumaticbraininjury\/PediatricmTBIGuideline.html\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Pediatric mTBI Guideline<\/a><br> The CDC Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Guideline was created to assist healthcare<br> providers to take action in<br> improving the health of their patients that sustain an mTBI. The CDC Pediatric mTBI Guideline<br> consists of 19 sets of clinical recommendations that cover diagnosis, prognosis, and management<br> and treatment. The recommendations are for healthcare providers working in: inpatient,<br> emergency, primary, and outpatient care settings. Within this site, there additional resources<br> relevant to parents and educators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tbinrc.com\/\">The National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury (NRCTBI)<\/a><br> The NRCTBI is a part of Virginia Commonwealth University\u2019s Medical College of Virginia<br> campus. The website provides a wide variety of information, including articles related to<br> TBI, FAQs related to TBI, and resources for living with TBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/share.upmc.com\/2014\/08\/infographic-recognizing-traumatic-brain-injury\/\">UPMC Center for Brain Injury<\/a><br> The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center created an infographic that explains what TBI<br> is, the symptoms associated with TBI, the causes of TBI, and the treatment of TBI.\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brain 101 The Oregon Center for Applied Science, with funding from the National Institute of Health, created an evidence-based interactive website for school-wide concussion management. 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