Backdrop to Success: The Three Pillars of Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom

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Backdrop to Success: The Three Pillars of Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom

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31 Lessons
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This transformative 15-hour online self-paced course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, strategies, and tools to foster a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.

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Backdrop to Success: The Three Pillars of Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom

Course Overview

15-hour online self paced course

Throughout this course, participants will gain an understanding of trauma, the basics of brain development, and how trauma affects learning and behavior. This course also explores trauma-sensitive teacher practices, designing lesson plans, collaborating with families, and misconceptions about trauma. Lastly, this course examines the educator's self-care practice and resilience skills and how they impact the ability to meet the needs of your students. During this course, you will share, reflect, and gain the knowledge needed to cultivate your teaching practice to ensure the classroom is a trauma-sensitive space for all learners to grow.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define trauma and recognize its potential impact on students' behavior, learning, and well-being.
Understand the basics of brain development and the neuroscience of trauma.
Create safe classroom environments that promote students' sense of security and belonging.
Explore methods to cultivate resilience in both students and yourself, fostering a culture of emotional growth and self-care.

Who should take this course?

This course is designed for teachers, educators, school counselors, and administrators who are dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive educational environment. Whether you're new to trauma-sensitive practices or seeking to deepen your understanding, this course will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to make a positive impact on your students' lives.

Introduction

Introduction (Video)

Pre-Assignment

Module 1: The Basics

Module 1 - Video 1: Definition of Terms

Module 1 - Video 2: Common Misconceptions About Trauma

Module 1 - Video 3: Brief Intro to Self-Care

Module 1: Assignment

Module 2: Main Areas of Impact

Module 2 - Video 1: Intro to Stress and the Body

Module 2 - Video 2: Impact of Trauma

Module 2 - Video 3: Self-Care Stretch Break

Module 2 - Video 4: Impact on Learning & Classroom Behavior

Module 2 - Video 5: Relationships and Unconditional Positive Regard

Module 2 - Video 6: Grounding Reiki Exercise for Self-Care

Module 2: Assignment

Module 3: Academic Instruction Techniques

Module 3 - Video 1: Academic Instructions Techniques & Potential Triggers

Module 3 - Video 2: Activities to Modulate Regulation

Module 3 - Video 3: Navigating a Crisis

Module 3 - Video 4: Questions to Ask Yourself When Lesson Planning

Module 3: Assignment

Module 4: Self-Care & Resilience

Module 4 - Video 1: Re-Traumatization

Module 4 - Video 2: School Policies, Procedures & Protocols

Module 4 - Video 3: Restorative Justice in Schools

Module 4: Assignment 1 of 2

Module 4 - Video 4: Self-Care Comes First

Module 4: Assignment 2 of 2

Module 5: A Whole School Approach

Module 5 - Video 1: A Whole-School Approach

Module 5 - Video 2: A Whole School Approach - MTSS, DCAP, SEL & Personalized Learning

Module 5: Assignment

Module 6: Reflection

Final Wrap-Up Video

Module 6: Final Assignment

Module 7: Completion - Accessing Your PDP Certificate

Course Completion

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