Concussion in the Classroom

Aurora, CO US
September 11, 2026

SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER - CONCUSSION PROGRAM

This conference on youth concussion will cover topics in recognizing kids who are at increased risk of developing persisting symptoms after concussion, how to manage learning in the classroom, mental health concerns after concussion, complicated learning factors, symptom management, as well as return to activity and sports clearance.

Target Audience

This activity is designed to support the needs of school nurses, school counselors, school administrators, teachers, and athletic trainers.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 4.50 APTA
  • 4.25 Attendance
  • 4.25 BOC
Course opens: 
08/11/2026
Course expires: 
10/11/2026
Event starts: 
09/11/2026 - 8:00am MDT
Event ends: 
09/11/2026 - 12:30pm MDT
Cost:
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Friday, September 11, 2026
7:30 - 8:00amCheck-in & Breakfast

8:00 – 8:10am

Welcome
Brittney Millett, ATC

8:10 - 8:50am

Return to School and Learning
Jodi Krause, MEd

8:50 - 9:30am

Persisting symptoms
Mike Kirkwood, Ph.D

9:30 - 9:40am

Break

9:40 - 10:20am

Mental Health and Concussion  
Ann Lantagne, Ph.D

10:20 - 11:00am

Complicated Learning Factors and Concussion
Paige Naylor, Ph.D

11:00 - 11:30am

Q&A Panel
Moderator: Brittney Millett, ATC

11:30 - 11:45am

Break

11:45am - 12:30pm

Breakout Sessions

1. Proactive Symptom Management for Students - Concussion vs. Headache
Wendy Pierce, MD

2. Return to Activity (PE and Recess) and Sports Clearance Considerations
Julie Wilson, MD

Children's Hospital Colorado
13123 E 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
United States

Concussion in the Classroom is available both in-person and virtually via Zoom. Zoom details will be provided the week of the event. 

Faculty

Brittney Millett, MS, LAT, ATC
Sports Medicine Center

Julie Wilson, MD, FAAP, FAMSSM CAQSM
Children's Hospital Colorado

Mike Kirkwood, PhD, ABPP-CN
Sports Medicine Center

Jodi C. Krause, MEd, CBIS
Children's Hospital Colorado

Ann Lantagne, PhD
Children's Hospital Colorado

Paige Naylor, PhD
Children's Hospital Colorado

Wendy Pierce, MD
Children's Hospital Colorado

Disclosures

Planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Certified Athletic Trainers

Children’s Hospital Colorado (BOC AP#: P3765) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 4.25 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

 

A general certificate of attendance will be given to all other care providers.

Available Credit

  • 4.50 APTA
  • 4.25 Attendance
  • 4.25 BOC

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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