Equipping educators to recognize and respond to the impacts of trauma. This includes creating safe, predictable environments where students can develop resilience, regulate emotions, and engage meaningfully with learning.
This training template is designed to be presented in roughly 1 hour to a general educator audience (e.g., teachers, paraprofessionals) who have limited background knowledge on trauma.
We encourage a train-the trainer model (e.g., SpEd teachers can bring this training back and facilitate the learning with paraprofessionals).
The training offers a brief overview of the potential sources of trauma, the effect of trauma on brain development and behavior, and an introduction to supporting students using trauma-informed strategies within the classroom.
What does being trauma-informed look like in the classroom? Click on one of the buttons below to access tools and information about key classroom practices that are at the heart of this framework.
How can a school's policies and procedures become trauma-informed? Click on one of the buttons below to access tools and information about how to align your school's systems with this framework.
Trauma-Sensitive School Checklist (Lesley University and Massachusetts Advocates for Children)
