Professional Development
COVID-19, School Cancellation, and Trauma
In times of crisis, it is critical that parents, teachers, and all caring adults are prepared to serve as sturdy, nurturing foundations that children can lean on for love and guidance. Regardless of the nature of the traumatic event, there are some universal factors we must always consider that are at play with how kids perceive events, and how those perceptions may impact their reactions and behavior.
Read Dr. Soma's guide to speaking with kids during times of crisis
Starr Commonwealth is committed to supporting teachers and other caring adults in whatever way we can. To best assist educators poised to provide the foundation our children need, we would like to offer our online course Trauma-Informed Resilient Schools free of charge to anyone interested in the underlying traumatic roots of behavior, as well as the key components necessary to allow students to flourish. Use the code "TRAUMAINFORMED" (all caps!) at checkout. Discount applicable to online $199 version only. Be sure to click apply changes after entering the code.
Professional development and webinar opportunities available on mental health and wellness. Most available webinars are free to non-members and professional development opportunities on topics such as anxiety, grief, mental health, are heavily discounted.
As part of many comprehensive school counseling programs, some use programs such as Kelso's Choices in grades K-5 to share tools and techniques to manage conflict and create peaceful resolutions. For a limited time, the digital program is available free without expiration. Take advantage of this opportunity to have access to lesson plans, worksheets, and activities to help promote peace, resilience, and independence in your classroom! See the advertisement below to learn more!
Kelso's Choices Conflict Choices
Kelso is here to help with your distance learning needs during this difficult time.
We are offering
FREE DIGITAL ACCESS
to our Kelso's Choice
Conflict Management Kit
now through 6/30/2020
Use Coupon Code: KelsoDistanceCM
Click here to order your
FREE Digital Access to the Kelso's Choice Conflict Kit
(click on Buy Now, then enter coupon code at checkout)
