Course Description

• This course is for certified staff at Eldorado Elementary to engage in book study around trauma-sensitive language and classrooms.
• Lead Learners (Facilitators): Allison Hawk and Julie Crawford
• Credit(s) and Type: 6 Hours Relicensure

Target Audience

• Admin/Pro-Tech
• Certified Staff
• Open to Substitute Teachers = Not at this time
• Open to Student Teachers = Not at this time
• Open to Charter School Staff = Not at this time

Date, Time & Location

• Dates and TImes: August 24, 2021 7:30- 8:30 AM | September 24, 2021 8:30- 10:30 AM | November 11, 2021 12:30 - 2:30 PM | November 30, 2021  7:30 - 8:30 AM
• Location: Eldorado Elementary various classrooms

Course Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

• Build teacher understanding of the effects of trauma, how it affects children in school environments, and how to recognize it in the students’ behavior.
• Create trauma-sensitive practices that help create safe environments for all students and to foster strong relationships.
• Adopt a strength-based approach to understand student behaviors and work to prevent negative cycles of behavior in the school setting.
• Foster an environment that supports and encourages self-care techniques for staff to enhance positive school climate and culture.