Description

Learn more about the impact of trauma on student learning and behavior and consider assisting your school/district in building local capacity to deliver the Trauma Sensitive Schools: A New Perspective on Student Behavior and Learningprofessional learning curriculum through the Trauma Sensitive Schools: Training of Trainers.

This dual-purpose registration includes two pathways for participants:

Option 1: Assist your school/district in building local capacity to deliver the Trauma Sensitive Schools (TSS) professional learning curriculum by becoming a trainer of TSS.

Cost is $300 per participant. (Any ND Behavioral Health Resource Coordinator or current, active TSS Trainer can register and attend at no cost.)

This offering includes:

• Virtual sessions June 26-30 from 9-11am, with approx. 1-hour independent study between sessions
• Independent study of the professional learning curriculum, including access to all session materials and supplemental resources
• Additional virtual sessions August 7 from 9am-12pm, and one two-hour session flexibly scheduled August 9th, 10th, or 11th
• Ongoing access to statewide TSS Trainer Resources and Trainer Network, including and a wide variety of additional resources for supporting training participants and building school-wide trauma-informed systems
• Up to two graduate credits available at an additional cost

Option 2: Learn more about the impact of trauma on student behavior and learning through participation in the virtual Trauma Sensitive Schools course.

Cost is $50 per participant.

This offering includes:

• Virtual sessions June 26-30 from 9-11am, with approx. 1-hour independent study between sessions.
• One graduate credit available at an additional cost

Objectives of the Training of Trainers include:

1. Deliver TSS curriculum with confidence,

2. Understand how to access the ND Trainers Network,

3. Access trauma related resources,

4. Promote the TSS curriculum.

On Trauma Sensitive Schools: One in four children have been exposed to a traumatic event that may have a lasting impact on the well-being and functioning of students and their families. By understanding how trauma impacts students and adopting a trauma-informed approach, educators can play a crucial role in mitigating both the short- and long- term effects of trauma. This interactive workshop will leave you with a renewed commitment to reach some of the most vulnerable students and their families.

Objectives: Participants will

1. Understand the term child traumatic stress and know what types of experiences constitute childhood trauma.

2. Understand the impact of trauma on the brain development and behavior of children.

3. Learn how the impact of traumatic stress can be prevented and/or mitigated by use of trauma-informed responses and strategies.

4. Identify “secondary traumatic stress” and learn strategies for taking care of you

5. Describe a framework for creating a “trauma-informed” culture.
   
   

Trauma Sensitive Schools was created and disseminated in partnership with Heather Simonich, Nexus-PATH Family Healing, the Central Regional Education Association, and the Department of Public Instruction. For questions, contact Natalie Couture at natalie.couture@k12.nd.us.