Implementation Resources
Trauma-Informed Practices in IUSD:
Trauma-Informed Practices in IUSD:
When using a trauma-informed lens, we engage in a mindset shift that allows us to look to the root of human need and create a culture of safety, supports and belonging that promote social-emotional and resiliency skills.
To learn more about trauma-informed practices, we recommend reviewing these resources….
To learn more about trauma-informed practices, we recommend reviewing these resources….
- Review this document that reviews how you can intentionally design evidence-based classroom practices to be trauma-informed.
- Read Recognizing Trauma -Signs, Symptoms & Strategies Teacher Cheat Sheet to learn how to put on your "trauma glasses" when observing student behavior and identify possible strategies to consider.
- Read this Trauma Savvy Practices Excerpt for an in-depth look at the full spectrum of trauma savvy practices
- Please read the article 8 Ways to Support Students who Experience Trauma and discuss with PLC team how you will address Trauma Sensitive approaches in virtual learning
How can I support students with a trauma informed approach?
How can I support students with a trauma informed approach?
Review this professional learning presentation "Looking From the Inside Out--A Trauma-Informed Approach" for ways you can support students in your classroom
Use the Trauma “Look Fors” and Teacher Response Choices to identify signs of trauma you may see in students and strategies for responding to student behavior
Review this Edutopia article to consider how you can teach well-being past "How Are You Feeling?"
Review De-escalation Tips to use when you or another person (student, adult) “has a flipped lid”
Use this trauma-informed Behavior Problem Solving Tool when planning how to best support a student showing maladaptive behaviors in the school environment
Trauma Informed SEL - Handout - vF.pdf
