In accordance with the Ministry of
Education’s Policy/Program Memorandum No. 158, the York Region District School Board has developed Policy and Procedure 662.6 Concussion Management. The following resources and information support school board policies
and procedures related to the awareness, prevention and management of
concussions for students.
Awareness:
Every school year prior to participation in
board-sponsored interschool sports, students and their parents/ guardians (for students
under 18 years of age), coaches, team trainers, and officials must confirm that
an approved Concussion Awareness Resource was reviewed. An approved Concussion
Awareness Resource is one made available on the Ontario government’s website.
These e-booklets are linked below by age and language for your
convenience.
Government of Ontario Concussion Awareness Resource e-booklet (Ages 10 and Under)
Government of Ontario Concussion Awareness Resource e-booklet (Ages 11-14)
Government of Ontario Concussion Awareness Resource e-booklet (Ages 15 to Adult)
Prevention:
Every school year prior to participation in
board-sponsored interschool sports, students and their parents/ guardians (for students
under 18 years of age), coaches, and team trainers must confirm that a relevant
Concussion Code of Conduct was reviewed.
The following is a list of YRDSB Concussion Codes of Conduct:
Management:
In YRDSB, we are
committed to ensuring that students experiencing possible concussion related
injuries receive appropriate guidance and attention. The following information supports students
and their parents/ guardians currently managing a concussion-related injury.
If your child has a
suspected concussion:
- arrange to
pick up your child (if the concussion takes place at school or a school-related
event).
- obtain and
complete the Student Tracking for Concussion Management Form provided by
the school. All forms must be filled out in hard copy and submitted to the
student's school.
- ensure
your child is examined by a physician or nurse practitioner as soon as possible.
Additional Resources
We are committed to ensuring that students experiencing possible concussion related injuries receive appropriate guidance and attention. This page contains resources for parents and students currently managing a concussion-related injury.