These resources will support educators to develop and implement evidence-based, best-practice concussion protocols based on the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport. These resources are free to download and use.
Be sure to check the requirements in your school board/district and your province or territory.
In Quebec, visit Éducation et Enseignement supérieur (EN).
In Ontario, visit Ontario Physical Activity Safety Standards in Education and the Government of Ontario Rowan’s Law: Information for sports organizations and schools.
Resources
Develop your concussion protocol
Implement your concussion protocol
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Concussion Recognition Tool 5 (CRT5)
To help identify concussion in children, adolescents and adults.
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Sample internal email to staff: Student diagnosed with concussion
A sample email to send to school staff about accommodations for students returning to school following a concussion.
109.36 KB PDF
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SCHOOLFirst
SCHOOLFirst is a tool that has been developed to help teachers and other school personnel be a Concussion Champion and support youth upon their return-to-school after a concussion.
Provide training for school staff
To successfully implement your concussion protocol, it's important to ensure all school staff and volunteers know the procedures, their roles and the tools available to help them.
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Know your role: Athletic directors, coaches, teachers and other supervisors
Learn more about the role of athletic directors, coaches, teachers and other supervisors when it comes to concussion in schools.
261.19 KB PDF/UA
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Know your role: Collaborative team school staff lead
Learn more about the role of the collaborative team school staff lead when it comes to concussion in schools.
202.48 KB PDF/UA
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Know your role: Other staff/volunteers
Learn more about the role of other school staff and volunteers when it comes to concussion in schools.
252.47 KB PDF/UA
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Know your role: Principal
Learn more about the role of principals when it comes to concussion in schools.
236.99 KB PDF/UA
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Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) for school professionals
The CATT is a program designed to provide school professionals and administrators with the information they need to take an evidence-based approach in responding to and managing concussion.
Build awareness
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Concussion Ed app
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Concussion guide for athletes
Key concussion information for athletes.
247.88 KB PDF/UA
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Concussion guide for coaches and trainers
Key concussion information for coaches and trainers.
352.75 KB PDF/UA
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Concussion guide for parents and caregivers
Key concussion information for parents and caregivers.
314.41 KB PDF/UA
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Concussion guide for teachers
Key concussion information for teachers.
290.94 KB PDF/UA
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Return-to-School Strategy
A four-step approach for a gradual return to cognitive activities and the learning environment.
747.59 KB PDF/UA
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Sample concussion awareness checklist
A sample tool to help school boards and schools plan the delivery of concussion information and resources to key stakeholders. Use the checklist to identify the key audiences in your school community, what information those audiences need to know based on their roles, and how and when each audience will receive that information.
78.45 KB Word