2023-24 Trauma-Informed Practices: Transform the Classroom to Combat Adverse Childhood Experiences - Held Virtually

"The 2024 Trauma-Informed Practices: Transform the Classroom to Combat Adverse Childhood Experiences”

A ONE (1) CREDIT VIRTUAL WORKSHOP OVER 2 MEETING DATES:

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Saturday, January 27, 2024

A 30 minute lunch break both days

Those repeating this workshop each new school year WILL RECEIVE CREDIT AGAIN as there is new content!

***School years go from July 1 - June 30***

$40 Support Staff (non-licensed)

$80 NASA Members

$120 Non-NASA Members

Dr. Kristie Ennis

Dr. Kristie Hofelich Ennis earned her B.A. in English and M.A.T. at the University of Louisville, an M.S. from Western Kentucky University, and a Doctorate of Arts in English Pedagogy from Murray State University. In addition to teaching English Composition at UofL and JCTC, Kristie also teaches graduate education courses at Murray State. She is the Conference Chair of the Kentucky Council of Teachers of English and is a Curriculum Consultant in her "spare" time.

ALL are welcome, including anyone in a non-administrative position!

Participants will earn 1 credit (15 hours) toward license renewal!

This workshop ALSO counts for step advancement in Clark, Washoe and most Nevada School Districts!

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In CCSD, those in non-administrative licensed positions may count this workshop for license renewal AND ALSO 5 CUs - THOSE IN NON-ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS EARN BOTH!

(unlimited CUs in this category for those in non-administrative positions)

In CCSD, administrators and professional-technical administrators may count this workshop for license renewal OR 5 hours toward step-advancement - not both for adm

(maximum of 30 hours per advancement cycle for administrators in this category)!

Washoe County participants will be required to also register for this course in "MyPGS" in order to receive in-service credit toward salary advancement.

Workshop Description:

If we want all students to thrive in our classrooms, we must understand how trauma affects learning and utilize Trauma-Informed Practices to help students succeed.

As teachers, we often feel ill-equipped to meet the wide variety of needs our students bring with them to our classrooms every day. Research shows that 46% of students under 17 have experienced a traumatic event and that trauma can alter the development of the brain and affect student learning, behavior, and emotional regulation.

When we infuse Trauma-Informed Practices in our classrooms, we can cultivate a supportive and trusting environment where our students are motivated to learn, demonstrate grit and nurture a resilient mindset. In this workshop, we give you the strategies you need to face these challenges and improve your students' overall well-being.

Imagine a school where educators:

Feel equipped to meet the needs of all students.

Students come to school with their trauma, and it can be challenging to know what they need to be successful. By understanding how trauma impacts students' brains, educators can feel empowered to use Trauma-Informed strategies to care for students and help them succeed.

Utilize positive discipline systems

Trauma plays a role in student behavior and how they respond to intervention. Educators can build positive discipline systems based on restorative practices that address and modify behavioral challenges in the classroom.

Provide students with tools to combat the impacts of trauma

Through explicit social-emotional instruction, students can develop stronger relationship skills, self-regulation techniques, and emotional awareness.

Cultivate a safe space for students.

Educators can fully support students by cultivating a classroom that is caring and inclusive. By learning about the impact of trauma, educators can act with compassion and sensitivity, while still holding high expectations for students.

In this workshop, you and your staff will learn:

A structured approach for how to implement Trauma-Informed Practices with your students.

We'll cover how to work with students that have faced trauma and the strategies to help them thrive academically and emotionally in the classroom.

Strategies to cultivate safety and trust, even with your most challenging students.

We'll teach you how to utilize social-emotional tools to support your students' well-being and create a climate of compassion and inclusion.

How to implement and maximize the provided Trauma resources.

We'll walk you through our Trauma resources and give you practical ways to implement the provided lessons, activities, and videos in your instruction.