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Trauma-sensitive education is essential to staff and students' health, social-emotional well-being, and readiness for teaching and learning. Discover what every trauma-sensitive educator needs to know in this asynchronous virtual course from Jen Alexander: experienced educator, nationally recognized trauma expert, bestselling author, and popular teacher educator.Consisting of nine online modules and a printed companion workbook, this unique professional development opportunity will show educators what they can do to help create safe, supportive learning environments. School staff will work through engaging lessons on these key topics: The role of the trauma-sensitive educatorWhat every trauma-sensitive educator needs to knowUnderstanding collective stress and traumaUsing the four essentials within their role to help build a trauma-sensitive schoolThe importance of boundaries Attendees will love the easy, friendly format of this on-demand course: lessons include learning objectives, video instruction from Ms. Jen, guided questions and activities, next-steps documents, and end-of-lesson quizzes that help attendees show what they learned. The companion workbook includes 20+ activities, key definitions, discussion questions, and space to collect notes and capture ideas as you create your own trauma-sensitive action plan.Packed with practical and actionable knowledge, skills, and strategies, this online course is an important first step toward meeting the needs of all students and helping them learn and thrive.WHY THIS COURSE?Offers in-depth guidance on a critical topic. Every educator needs to know how trauma affects safety, health, and learning--and how to support students as well as colleagues. This course gathers all that information in one place.Fits into busy schedules. This asynchronous, on-demand course is a perfect fit for lifelong learners who are short on time and want to work at their own pace.Delivers expert strategies and insights. Led by Ms. Jen, a trauma expert who works with districts, schools, and educators nationwide, the course also features more than 20 videos from teachers who share their real-world experiences and insights.Helps attendees make an action plan. Lessons align with the included course workbook, where attendees can take notes for later reference, complete activities to reinforce their learning, and draft a solid plan for bringing strategies back to their school or classroom.Ensures that teams access the same professional learning. Individual educators can take the course to improve their own practice, and entire teams can take it too. And you can welcome new team members later with the same learning!

The physical environment of a classroom has a powerful impact on learning and well-being--especially for students who have experienced trauma. Part of an essential new series of laminated quick guides for educators, this is your concise, practical introduction to creating a safe and supportive physical environment using a trauma-informed lens.Authors Jen Alexander and Anna Paravano, experienced educators, and experts on trauma-sensitive schools, guide you through this critical topic in a friendly, warm, and personal style. Together, they'll show you how to create a physical classroom environment that strengthens felt safety and security for everyone, decreases behavior problems, diminishes the load on the body's stress response systems, and focuses attention--improving readiness for both teaching and learning. You'll learn how to develop a trauma-sensitive environment by: Setting up classroom spaces that are inviting, predictable yet flexible, and encourage choice and developmentally appropriate agencyEstablishing safe places that each student (and staff member) can call their ownUsing color as a tool to foster regulation and readiness for learningDefining focal points that engage students without overwhelming themIncorporating touchstones that help everyone feel anchored and be connectedPRACTICAL DOWNLOADS INCLUDED! 8 downloads expand on the tips in this quick guide and help you take action. With these interactive printables, you'll answer guided questions about setup in your school space, outline a solid plan for improving your learning environment, record specific ideas about your furniture and lighting, and more!About the Series: Quick Guides for Building Trauma-Sensitive SchoolsPractical, friendly, and immediately useful, this series of laminated quick guides addresses the essentials of building trauma-sensitive schools--safety, connection, regulation, and learning. Jen Alexander has collaborated with experts around the globe to bring educators tips, strategies, and activities they can apply right away in their classroom and school. Each guide in the series also includes downloadable lesson plans and exercises that educators can use to take action. Equally useful for experienced trauma-sensitive educators or those just getting started, these quick guides will help school staff create environments that support every person's well-being and learning.Get a Walkthrough

A practical, accessible guide to building learning environments that ensure safety, develop regulation skills, and grow caring relationships for all students, including those who have experienced trauma.