Significant gains have been made to advance our knowledge of sport related concussion in the past decade. Evaluation and diagnostic techniques have improved, concussion rehabilitation is better understood, and return to play protocols have been established. And while it is well known that cognitive impairments often accompany a sport related concussion, little emphasis has been placed on academics in the recovery process. Focused efforts on ensuring successful return to the classroom prior to the return to the playing field is vital for all student- athletes. This presentation will focus on discussing evidence that demonstrates sports related concussion cognitive impacts on school performance and the guiding principles to establishing a return to learn protocol. Establishing school-based concussion management teams and using tools, such as the Remove-Reduce/Educate/Adjust-Accommodate/Pace (REAP) Program, may serve as a model of care for concussion management to ensure student athletes are returning successfully and safely to school and sport.