Virginia Concussion Initiative

Virginia Concussion Initiative Protecting and supporting all young minds VCI spoke with individuals in home, school, and community settings to better understand these challenges.

The Virginia Concussion Initiative (VCI) is a multidisciplinary team of concussion specialists who recognize there are challenges in implementing concussion best practices. These findings were used to create guidance, resources, and networks of support to build local capacity. VCI is funded through a partnership with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Thank you to everyone who joined last Tuesday’s informative VCI ECHO session on advancing return-to-learn in K-12 studen...
06/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined last Tuesday’s informative VCI ECHO session on advancing return-to-learn in K-12 students with concussions.

The presentation highlighted that return-to-learn is not always prioritized in concussion management. In fact, many states do not contain return-to-learn language in their legislation. Virginia, however, is doing a great job providing guidance for return-to-learn protocols supporting students’ safe and structured return to academics following a concussion.

While there is a growing body of literature on return-to-learn, Dr. Belivaqua reminded us that there are still important gaps that remain—particularly in the effectiveness of return-to-learn protocols and the limited research focused specifically on K–12 student populations in isolation.

VCI ECHO sessions will return in August! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ekZXr-Hm

Join the VCI ECHO Program on Tuesday, June 09, 2026, at noon for "Advancing Return-to-Learn in K-12: Evidence, Applicati...
05/26/2026

Join the VCI ECHO Program on Tuesday, June 09, 2026, at noon for "Advancing Return-to-Learn in K-12: Evidence, Application, and Remaining Gaps."

In this virtual discussion, Dr. Zachary Bevilacqua will review the latest scientific evidence on return-to-learn (RTL) guidelines for K–12 students, integrate findings from systematic reviews to enhance existing guidance for supporting K–12 students with concussions, and identify current gaps in knowledge related to effective RTL support.

Register now for free at: https://bit.ly/49aRftY

Join the VCI ECHO Program on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at noon for "Leaps, Turns, & Head Concerns: Recommendations to Suppo...
05/05/2026

Join the VCI ECHO Program on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at noon for "Leaps, Turns, & Head Concerns: Recommendations to Support Artistic Athletes Returning to Performance after Concussion."

In this virtual discussion, Dr. Allyssa Memmini and Kristen Schuyten will review the latest scientific evidence on concussions in the performing arts, compare and contrast return-to-learn and -play considerations among sport athletes and artistic athletes, and share practical considerations and resources to aid in treating performance athletes as they return-to-play.

Register now for free at: https://bit.ly/49aRftY

Join the VCI ECHO Program on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at noon for "From Sideline to Courtroom: Concussion Risk, Liabilit...
04/08/2026

Join the VCI ECHO Program on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at noon for "From Sideline to Courtroom: Concussion Risk, Liability, and Policy."

In this virtual discussion, John Reynolds will identify essential components of an effective school concussion policy, including role definition, communication procedures, and return-to-play and return-to-learn progressions.

Register now for free at: https://bit.ly/49aRftY

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