The impact of trauma on learning can be significant and long lasting. By implementing trauma-informed teaching practices, educators can cultivate a school and classroom environment that encourages positive learning experiences.
You will learn how to foster trauma-informed schools and support not just your trauma-impacted students, but all students. Drawing from the presenters’ experiences with trauma, mental health, and school culture, this workshop provides insights and strategies for helping students to be resilient, cope with adverse situations, and achieve at high levels.
Learning Outcomes
Understand childhood trauma and the impact of trauma on learners.
Develop a trauma-informed attitude and mindset.
Examine classroom structures that support trauma-sensitive practices while recognizing ones that may contribute to trauma.
Gain classroom management techniques to support all students.
Discover how to cultivate trusting relationships with trauma-impacted students and their families.
Establish a practical, research-affirmed plan for building trauma-sensitive classrooms.
Explore self-care techniques to keep implementation on track.
Boost collaboration and develop a PLC that can sustain trauma-sensitive practices.