DCHS Help for Billy Book Study Summer 2025

Course Description

• As we continue working towards becoming a fully Trauma Informed school, this book study will help the DCHS staff better understand trauma, its effects on the brain, and the ways that we as a staff can better support and instruct our students.  This study is a great beginning for those new to Trauma Informed Education, helping them better understand our students impacted by trauma.  Through our time together, we'll discover the causes of trauma, the effects of trauma, especially on the brain with regards to learning in the classroom, and begin to see how we can support these students.  
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Michael Vahle
• Credit(s) and Type: 5 Hours Relicensure

Target Audience

• DCHS Staff

Meeting Information

• Dates: June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, July 31
• Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Location: Castle Rock Library

Course Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

• Participants will have a better understanding of how childhood trauma impacts the brain.
• Participants will be empowered with new resources to work with and support students impacted by childhood trauma.
• Participants will have a new outlook on their students, and redefine what education should look like.