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School Professionals! Want to stay up to date on the latest tools, guidance, and best practices for concussion processes in schools? Join our CDE Concussion Support Listserv to receive timely updates, new resources, and professional learning opportunities
How can CDE best support your school, district, or BOCES in addressing brain injury and concussion-related needs? Please let us know on our CDE Brain Injury Training Feedback Form

Teacher Acute Concussion Tool (TACT)

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TACT:
Get Schooled
on Concussions Colorado

The Teacher Acute Concussion Tool (TACT) and REAP (Remove/Reduce, Educate, Accommodate, Pace) approach was built by educators for educators and is a simple tool that provides real time guidance for teachers to support a student who has a concussion.

We know your time is valuable– and scarce. That’s why we want to share a free, research backed tool designed to make your job easier when a student sustains a concussion.

To get started with TACT, please contact Kiki Grenning.

Colorado REAP Concussion Guidelines

Need Help Developing Your District’s Concussion Process? Check out the updated REAP Manual for NASHIA and AAP recommended concussion guidelines.

Colorado REAP Concussion Management
Flow Chart
(PDF)

Colorado REAP Concussion Management Guidelines 2025
(PDF)

Trainings

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CDE 2025-2026 Concussion Support &
Professional Development
Click for Printable Calendar (PDF)

Registration links for all trainings will be be sent a week in advance through the CDE Concussion Support Listserv

Live Virtual Professional Development Opportunites

10/8/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM - Interdisciplinary Approach to Building Concussion Processes: Introducing REAP
11/12/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM - Children’s Hospital of Colorado: Social Emotional Impact of Concussion
1/14/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM - Protracted Recovery: How to Support Students With Lingering Symptoms Post-Concussion
2/11/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM - Applying Empathy in School-Based BI Services: Let’s Talk About a New Tool

Live Virtual Concussion Support Office Hours

Click to Register for
Concussion Support Office Hours

First Tuesday unless otherwise noted.
All office hours will be from 2:00 - 3:00 pm

8/7/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM, 2024/2025 TACT Wrap-Up *Existing Users*
9/4/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM
10/2/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM
11/6/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM
12/4/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM
1/8/2026*, 2:00-3:00 PM *2nd Tuesday due to Winter Break
2/5/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM
3/5/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM
4/2/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM
5/14/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM *2nd Tuesday

Concussion Support Sessions

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Concussion Support Sessions

New! Support sessions and mentor groups for concussion management best practices. See printable calendar above for more information.

9/16/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM - Intro to Teacher Acute Concussion Tool
10/21/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM - Small District Mentor Group
11/18/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM - Medium/Large District Mentor Group
12/16/2025, 2:00-3:00 PM - Small District Mentor Group
1/20/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM - TACT Semester 1 Numbers
2/17/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM - Small District Mentor Group
3/17/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM - Medium/Large District Mentor Group
4/21/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM - Small District Mentor Group
5/19/2026, 2:00-3:00 PM - TACT End of Year Numbers—What’s Next?

Videos

Online Training Opportunities

CDE Concussion Trainings

Updated trainings coming fall 2025!

Colorado Behavioral Health Administration Brain Injury Essentials Series

Brain Injury Essentials I: Brain Injury Basics
Brain Injury Essential II: Adapting Treatment Strategies for BI
Brain Injury Essentials III: Screening and Identification
Brain Injury Screening, Identification, and Treatment Considerations
Brain Injury Essentials for Healthcare Professionals
Brain Injury in Children and Youth
Exploring the Link Between Substance Use Disorder and Brain Injuries

Resources

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Colorado Resources

Colorado Resources

Colorado 2025 REAP Concussion Guidelines (PDF)

Colorado Concussion Management REAP Flow Chart (PDF)

New! Concussion Process Report Card/ Self-Assesssment (PDF)

TACT - Get Schooled on Concussions

2023 Brain Injury in Colorado Infographic
Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado (BIAC)
- Brain Injury Case Management for Children and Youth
CDE Exceptional Student Leadership Unit; Traumatic Brain Injury
- BrainSTEPS Teams
- Brain Injury in Children and Youth-A Manual for Educators (PDF)
Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA)
- CHSSA Concussion Policy
- CHSAA Concussion Management
- CHSSA Training Videos
Colorado Kids with Brain Injury
MINDSOURCE Brain Injury Network
MINDSOURCE Mind Your Brain
Colorado Children's Hospital Comeback Plan

Publications & Materials

Brain Injury Helpful Publications and Materials

American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Report: Returning to Learning Following a Concussion (exiting CDE)
American Academy of Pediatrics Infographic: Returning to School and Learning Following a Concussion (exiting CDE)
Brainline - Concussion in Kids
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Heads Up Concussion Resource
National Federation of State high School Associations (NFHS) Concussion Management Course
OSEP - Students Identified with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Brain Injury and Child Welfare Best Practice Guide

Additional Resources

Legislation & Position Statements

Legislation
Position Statements

Legislation

Position Statements

Contact Us

For more information, please contact:

Kiki Grenning, M.S., OTR/L, CPRCS

Senior Brain Injury Consultant

grenning_k@cde.state.co.us