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Events

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Exposure to childhood trauma is increasingly understood as a public health issue with significant consequences for individuals, families, communities and society. Schools play a critical role in preventing and addressing trauma by recognizing the effects of adversity on students, parents, and staff and embedding policies and practices that foster healing and resilience for all in the learning environment.

The second in a two-part series, this webinar focuses on exploring how educators are supporting schools in adopting a trauma-sensitive approach. Presenters will discuss strategies for building staff awareness and knowledge of trauma and supporting schools in adopting trauma-sensitive practices.This webinar featured:

Steps for adopting a universal, trauma-sensitive approach;
An educators perspective on how they are supporting schools in becoming trauma-sensitive;
Examples of trauma-sensitive practices; and,
Tools and resources for supporting school, district, and state-level efforts to systematically address student trauma.

Presenters

Kathleen Guarino, Senior TA Consultant, American Institutes for Research
Kristine Hensley, Supervisor, Student Services, Hillsborough County Public Schools
Lucy Potter, Principal, Juneau School District
Patrick Sidmore, Data and Systems Coordinator, Association of Alaska School Boards
Sharon Fishel, Education Specialist, Alaska Department of Education & Early Development

Webinar Materials

Understanding and Building Trauma-Sensitive Schools Part 2: Building Trauma-Sensitive Schools PowerPoint Presentation

Related Resources

Trauma-Sensitive Schools Training Package: The Trauma-Sensitive Schools Training Package offers school and district administrators and staff a framework and roadmap for adopting a trauma-sensitive approach school- or districtwide. The Training Package includes a variety of resources for educating school staff about trauma and trauma-sensitive practices and for providing school leaders with a step-by-step process for implementing a universal, trauma-informed approach using package materials. School and district leaders are encouraged to begin by reviewing the Implementation Guide for an overview of the package components and their intended use.

Resource Hillsborough Uses

An ASCD Study Guide for Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom

Resources from Alaska

Transforming Schools: A Framework for Trauma Engaged Practice in Alaska
E-Learning Courses
ND Prevention Trauma Series Follow Up Web-Based Discussion: Understanding and Building Trauma-Sensitive Schools. Access the archived recording here.