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Trauma-sensitive schools recognize that trauma affects students, families, communities, and schools. Many children experience trauma amidst ongoing exposure throughout their early development, such as abuse, neglect, homelessness, or violence. Although not all exposure to trauma leads to difficulty in functioning, research tells us that exposure to trauma and toxic stress can lead to difficulties with learning and behavior. Schools are uniquely positioned to prevent and mitigate the impacts of traumatic exposure on students. Promoting trauma-informed school practices has the greatest potential to positively impact student outcomes, regardless of trauma history. By becoming a trauma-sensitive school, schools can become a protective factor for students’ and increase their social, emotional, and academic skills, while safeguarding the well-being of school personnel who strive to meet the unique needs of all learners.
Through online coursework via Canvas, the Trauma-Sensitive Schools Professional Development follows a Trauma-Skilled Schools Model (National Dropout Prevention Center, 2018) and is delivered in the following three phases:
Participants have the option to earn 0.5 USBE Professional Learning Credit for each phase completed. In accordance with the Utah Office of Administrative Rules R277-519-4: USBE Professional Learning Credit, attendees requesting professional learning credit will need to complete all coursework, including 2 hours of an independent learning assignment. If you choose not to complete all coursework, you will be ineligible to earn USBE Professional Learning Credit. Please also note that you cannot receive USBE credit if you do not have a Utah Educator Comprehensive Administration of Credentials for Teachers in Utah Schools (CACTUS) Identification number and Massively Integrated Data Analytics System (MIDAS) account.
The Trauma-Informed Learning Modules are intended to:
At the completion of this training, participants will understand the impact of trauma and toxic stress as well as the short and long-term effects on student learning.
There will be three sections of the course offered throughout the year (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Each semester is a repeat, so participants will only need to register for one of the three semesters offered.
This course is designed for you to work at your own pace. However, you must have everything submitted by the last day of the month for the section in which you are enrolled (December 31, 2020, April 30, 2021, or August 31, 2021). If this coursework is not completed by the deadline, you will be required to re-enroll in a later course. Course registration for each section will close 30 days prior to the deadline.
To begin the Trauma-Informed Learning Modules, you must self-enroll into the course by completing the following steps.
The Trauma-Responsive Learning Modules are a continuation of the Trauma-Informed Learning Modules (Phase 1) and are designed to move participants from a trauma-informed to a trauma-responsive approach.
The Trauma-Responsive Learning Modules are intended to:
At the completion of this training, participants will recognize the importance of schools as a sanctuary space that is rooted in trusting relationships between students and educators, prioritize proactive behavioral supports over-reactive disciplinary consequences, anticipate and respond to challenging student behaviors with de-escalation techniques, and align trauma-informed practices with other schoolwide initiatives.
There will be three sections of the course offered throughout the year (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Each semester is a repeat, so participants will only need to register for one of the three semesters offered.
This course is designed for you to work at your own pace. However, you must have everything submitted by the last day of the month for the section in which you are enrolled (December 31, 2020, April 30, 2021, or August 31, 2021). If this coursework is not completed by the deadline, you will be required to re-enroll in a later course. Course registration for each section will close 30 days prior to the deadline.
To begin the Trauma-Responsive Learning Modules, you must self-enroll into the course by completing the following steps. *Note, Phase 1: Trauma-Informed Learning Modules is the prerequisite to Phase 2: Trauma-Responsive Learning Modules. Successful completion of Phase 1 is required before enrolling in Phase 2.
Phase 3: Trauma-Sensitive Schools Implementation and Maintenance Learning Modules will be released during the 2021-2022 school year.
For technical assistance, please contact Tina Morandy, Course Facilitator, at tina.morandy@schools.utah.gov.
2020 Poster Contest
This contest is for all 5th grade students and the deadline is February 21, 2020. The entries can be mailed, or dropped off at:
Utah Attorney General’s Office
Attention: Michelle Busch-Upwall
5272 College Drive, Suite 200
Murray, Utah 84123
March 11
Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Canyons School District Administrative Office
9361 South 300 East
Sandy, Utah 84070
Registration
Eventbrite
June 15
Intermountain Medical Center Doty Education Center
Current agenda includes Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR) training and Stop the Bleed training. Other topics still to be determined.
Safe and Healthy Schools Conference
Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Jordan Commons Megaplex
9335 South State Street
Sandy, Utah
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