EDUC 5619 - Navigating Trauma-Informed Care

2 Credit Hours

Trauma-informed teaching practices benefit all students. Navigating Trauma-Informed Care will focus on successfully supporting students who have experienced trauma, allowing the educator to become more responsive to student needs. This workshop is designed for educators who are passionate about empowering students to be resilient with ongoing support versus focusing on an ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) score. Participants will learn truths about the impact trauma has on brain development and behavior while also examining how to implement effective research-based interventions and behavioral strategies to create compassionate classrooms. Discussion of the ripple effects of poverty and the two highest predictors of student success will occur, while also developing an understanding of state initiatives such as MTSS, KS SECD Standards, Positive Behavior Support, and the Kansas Can Vision and how they align with trauma-sensitive practices. Join us as we challenge personal and professional beliefs regarding student behavior, highlighting specific methods that will positively impact the most challenging students in your classroom.