Traumatic Brain Injury

The term traumatic brain injury (TBI) means an acquired injury to the brain which is caused by an external physical force. The injuries may be a result of motor vehicle accidents, falls, sports injuries, abuse, or other trauma.

TBI may result in observable differences in learning, communication, physical, emotional, and/or behavioral processes impacting a student's educational performance. 

Serving the entire Ottawa Area Intermediate School District, the Traumatic Brain Injury Transition Team is available to the following local school districts:

• Allendale Public Schools
• Coopersville Area Public Schools
• Grand Haven Area Public Schools
• Hamilton Community Schools
• Holland Public Schools
• Hudsonville Public Schools
• Jenison Public Schools
• Saugatuck Public Schools
• Spring Lake Public Schools
• West Ottawa Public Schools
• Zeeland Public Schools
• Public School Academies

While the local district is responsible for providing direct services to the child, the Traumatic Brain Injury Transition Team and district liaisons can:

• Consult with schools regarding identification, school re-entry planning, IEP/504 Plan development, and collaboration around appropriate interventions
• Monitor students annually until graduation for possible manifestation of cognitive/behavioral/social issues
• Access additional support from local resources and annual presentations offered by the OAISD

If you have a student who is suspected or identified as having a TBI and in need of support, please complete the "Request for OAISD District Services Support" Google form. After completing the Google form, a representative from the TBI Transition Team will contact you with next steps. 

For immediate inquiries please contact the TBI Transition Team Coordinator, Kristin Blain.

kblain@oaisd.org or 616-796-1715