Leading the Art of Supporting Adversity in Schools: Strategies for Safe, Connected, and Resilient Classrooms April 24, 2026 (SPED/BH 10)

Apr 24, 2026 - May 8, 2026

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Course Description

As a district, we continue to deepen our understanding of the adversities experienced by our students, staff, and broader community. We have increased our collective awareness of the signs and impacts of stress, trauma, and systemic challenges, and we recognize how these factors influence learning, behavior, and well-being across our schools. In response, we have taken meaningful steps toward implementing trauma-informed and resilience-focused practices that foster safety, connection, and healing within our classrooms.
This course is designed to build on that foundation. Together, we will examine current research, explore its implications for district and school-level implementation, and engage in practical application through real questions and scenarios brought forward by participants. The goal is to strengthen our shared district mindset while supporting educators in refining their daily practices.
Lead Learner (Facilitator): Dr. Kaylene Case
Credit(s) and Type: 2 Hours Relicensure | Staff Development

Date: April 24, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: DCSD Legacy Campus, Rooms 245 & 247 | 10035 S. Peoria St., Lone Tree, 80134Links to an external site.

Here are the outcomes for the course:

Evaluate Current Practices: Participants will assess their existing approaches and self-rate their implementation of strategies designed to reduce the risk of retraumatization within school settings.
Develop Resilience and Advocacy Plans: Participants will create individualized plans that promote personal resilience, professional well-being, and effective self-advocacy.
Integrate Emerging Research: Participants will apply insights from current research to enhance and strengthen their trauma-informed and resilience-focused practices.