A collaboration between the Albuquerque Public Schools Emotional Recovery Task Force, Special Education, Counseling Services, and School Climate Department.

The intended purpose of this website and our work on this taskforce was to develop a variety of options for principals to use to provide professional development for staff, and for teachers and staff to have access to emotional recovery activities while allowing for autonomy at each school site and in each classroom.

The work for this team took a trauma invested approach for re-entry planning because research shows the importance of mental and emotional well-being for students and staff, which has both psychological and ultimately academic outcomes. Children with identified histories of trauma may be especially vulnerable to the impact of significant changes. Any type of stress that adults may be experiencing during this time of uncertainty will likely be mirrored in children so it is important we take care of ourselves, and that we show students how to take care of themselves as well. Adults are the best predictors of how our students and children are doing. Children look to adults as the models for appropriate behavior and response. Further, access to school counselors and school-based health clinics help students by providing wrap-around support, therefore counselors and school based health centers will play an extremely important role during the re-entry period.

The resources outlined in this document focus on the following:

• Teaching and professional development opportunities for staff about trauma and trauma informed interventions through staff meetings/virtual presentations.

• Supporting students through restorative practices, social-emotional learning lessons, and strategies.

• Supporting families with ongoing communication and resources.