This course is specifically designed for K-12 educators, but is open to any other professionals who are interested in learning more about trauma and the impact it has on the learning process. Through this course, you will learn more about trauma, how to address it in an educational setting, and how to develop practices that support learners who have been impacted by trauma.
Target Audience: Educators, Any Level, Any Content Area
(Note: This course is only offered online in an 8-week format, but it is offered several times throughout the year. However, this course can be converted into a 2-3 hour professional development/workshop.)
Please note: Classes will meet once a week via a live platform such as Zoom or Google Meet. You will receive course materials after completing the registration process below.
Week 1: What Is Trauma?
Week 2: Secondary Trauma in the Classroom
Week 3: Recognizing Trauma Inside & Outside the Classroom
Week 4: Addressing Trauma in the Classroom (Part 1)
Week 5: Addressing Trauma in the Classroom (Part 2)
Week 6: Building Trust & Establishing Safety
Week 7: Building a Trauma Informed Classroom (Part 1)
Week 8: Building a Trauma Informed Classroom (Part 2)
Interested in taking this course?