Resources for Teachers & Families

1. PBIS.org Resource Library
   Teachers can find everything they need to roll out PBIS with a trauma-informed lens. The site offers clear how-to guides, checklists to make sure you’re sticking to the plan, and ready-to-use lesson ideas that weave in social-emotional skills. There are also short videos and self-paced modules that walk you through setting up routines, teaching expectations, and tracking student progress.
   Link: https://www.pbis.org/resource-library

2. National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Schools Toolkit
   The Schools Toolkit provides practical handouts, infographics, and lesson templates that help educators identify and address trauma in the classroom. Resources include quick-reference cards on stress-reduction strategies, scripts for supportive dialogues, and classroom posters that reinforce emotional safety. All materials are freely available, easily customizable, and grounded in evidence-based practice.
   Link: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/schools-toolkit

3. The National Association of School Psychologists. 

This resource covers the individual and contextual characteristics associated with increased likelihood of experiencing trauma, warning signs in children, trauma's potential impact on education, and strategies for adults and school professionals to re-establish security and stability for the children in their care. 

4. The National Center on Supportive Learning

This document features a substantial guide on school-based mental Health that reviews the history of mental health services supplied in schools and provides an overview of the evidence for school-based mental health services. 

5. MSEA Trauma Toolkit for Educators. This toolkit offers educators ways to "support the learning and development of students experiencing childhood and adolescent trauma." It helps educators understand the impacts of trauma and how to help students cope with those impacts in appropriate and effective ways. 

6. Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators. This toolkit provides educators with information about the effects of trauma, broken down by age group, and offers concrete suggestions for identifying students who need support and supporting those students. This toolkit also offers some information for parents and caregivers. 

1. Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN)
   RIPIN offers workshops, one-on-one coaching, and online guides to help families navigate special education, mental health services, and school partnerships. Caregivers can access webinars on advocacy, join support networks, and find clear how-to materials for working effectively with schools and community providers.
   Link: https://ripin.org

2. National Alliance on Mental Illness Rhode Island (NAMI RI)
   NAMI RI runs free Family-to-Family education classes, support groups, and a helpline for caregivers of youth facing emotional or behavioral challenges. Families learn practical communication strategies, self-care techniques, and how to partner with schools and therapists to support their child’s overall well-being.
   Link: https://namiri.org/family-resources

3. Zero to Three

Focuses on infant and early childhood mental health, offering resources to help parents understand and support young children who have experienced trauma. 

4. Child Mind Institute

This organization provides free resources to help parents and educators talk to children about traumatic events and identify those who might need professional help. 

5.  Talking to Children about Violence: Tips for Parents & Educators 

This resource offers guidance for adults to talk to young people who have experienced or witnessed violence. 

6. Family Service of Rhode Island

Family Service of RI offers workshops, crisis response services, and other support programs to support children and families in RI with the mission of advancing equity and opportunity in the state.