BIRSST – Brain Injury Regional School Support Teams
Learning Opportunities
Colorado Department of Education - Understanding the Brain Learning Series
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To view any of the Understanding the Brain Learning Series modules participants must complete the series registration. Upon completion of the registration, an email will be sent with a link to view the module(s) selected.
The Building Blocks of Brain Development and Neuroeducational Evaluation
This module provides information on brain development and a simple framework for understanding and addressing the needs of students with all types of learning differences. (48 minutes)
Understanding the Intersections between Brain Injury and Mental Health Conditions
A child who sustains a brain injury is vulnerable to developmental, psychosocial, and biochemical consequences. Increase your understanding of and how best to address the needs of these students. (33 minutes)
Understanding Brain Injury and the Intersection with Challenging Behaviors, “Can’t versus Won’t”
A brain-based approach to identifying the root cause of the behavior and effectively addressing a students’ challenging behaviors. (27 minutes)
*Sharing with permission from the Colorado Department of Education*
NDE Concussion and Brain Injury Supports
October 2019 BIRSST Training
Building Blocks Power Point (Morning Session)
Return to Learn (RTL) and TASK Information (Afternoon Session)
Bridging the Gap from Concussion to the Classroom
Bridging the Gap from Concussion to the Classroom 2nd Edition (November 2018)
Information from Teachers for CMT
Information from Teachers for CMT (Fillable PDF)
Nebraska Concussion Awareness Act – Quick Facts
Post-Concussion Symptom Checklist
Return to Academics Progression
Bridging the Gap from Concussion to Classroom Powerpoints with Voice-over
Section 1 – Brain Injury Definition and Causes
Section 2 – Symptoms of TBI/Concussions
Section 3 – Educational Impact of Concussions
Section 4 – The Changing Culture of Concussions
Section 5 – Concussion Management: Best Practices for Schools
Brain Injury Screeners – SAFE CHILD
SAFE Child Screening Tool: Birth to 3-year-olds (English)
SAFE Child Screening Tool: Birth to 3-year-olds (Spanish)
SAFE Child Screening Tool: Birth to 3-year-olds (Vietnamese)
SAFE Child Screening Tool: 3-year-olds to Kindergarten (English)
SAFE Child Screening Tool: 3-year-olds to Kindergarten (Spanish)
SAFE Child Screening Tool: 3-year-olds to Kindergarten (Vietnamese)
SAFE Child Screening Tool: Grades 1 to 5 (English)
SAFE Child Screening Tool: Grades 1 to 5 (Spanish)
SAFE Child Screening Tool: Grades 1 to 5 (Vietnamese)
SAFE Child Screening Tool: Grades 6 to 12 (English)