OBJECTIVES:

You will:

• Understand the prevalence of trauma and impact of ACEs in the classroom.
• Become more aware of how your tone, demeanor, approach, behaviors, and presence affect how students perform in the classroom.
• Reflect on the power of relationships, the need for control, and complexity of the school setting.
• Understand how our beliefs can guide our practice and outcomes.
• Practice grace, praise, and self-care.

PURPOSE:

Allow you to gain more information and insight on the effect of trauma on learning and teaching. By understanding how trauma impacts students, and practicing a trauma informed approach, you can play a crucial role in mitigating both the short- and long-term effects of trauma; ultimately improving the child’s overall life trajectory and resiliency.

Materials:

Required Textbook

Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom. Authors: Kristin Souers with Pete Hall - Published 2016 ASCD

Testimonials:

"I REALLY ENJOYED THIS CLASS BECAUSE IT HAS FORCED ME TO REFLECT ON MY DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION, NOT JUST HOW WELL THE KIDS PERFORMED ON A GIVEN TASK. IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO LOOK AT HOW YOUR ACTIONS, ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS IMPACT THE LEARNING OF YOUR STUDENTS."

"THE BOOK WAS GREAT, AND THE COURSE WAS WELL DESIGNED. IT HAD GREAT CONTENT WITH THOUGHT PROVOKING WRITING ASSIGNMENTS."

"I GAINED A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR MOST STRUGGLING STUDENTS AND HOW WE CAN BETTER SUPPORT THEM."

"IT IS IMPORTANT AS TEACHERS THAT WE REFLECT ON OUR BEHAVIORS AND ATTITUDES AS WE TEACH, NOT JUST THE MATERIAL WE ARE TEACHING."

"I WAS PLEASED WITH THE QUICK RESPONSES TO MY ASSIGNMENTS."

"THE COMPONENTS WERE WELL ORGANIZED AND THE INSTRUCTOR MADE HERSELF AVAILABLE FOR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS."

"COURSE WAS VERY GOOD!"

"THE BOOK THAT WENT ALONG WITH THE COURSE WAS VERY INFORMATIVE. I LEARNED MANY STRATEGIES ABOUT WORKING WITH STRUGGLING STUDENTS AND FORMING CONNECTIONS."

"THE BOOK AND ASSIGNMENTS WERE FABULOUS. I FEEL LIKE I CAN TAKE MANY IDEAS AND CONCEPTS BACK TO MY CLASSROOM."

"I GAINED STRATEGIES ON HOW TO BETTER TEACH AND UNDERSTANDING ON MY STUDENTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA."

"THE INSTRUCTOR WAS AVAILABLE ANYTIME I HAD A QUESTION. SHE WAS VERY HELPFUL AND ACCOMMODATING. I WILL BE LOOKING IN THE FUTURE TO SEE IF SHE TEACHERS ANY OTHER COURSES. IT WAS AWESOME THAT IT IS SELF-PACED AND HAD NO HARD DEADLINES."

"THE ASSIGNED BOOK WAS WONDERFUL AND THE INSTRUCTOR GAVE GREAT FEEDBACK."