Classroom Strategies
This section provides resources to support educators in the classroom in understanding how trauma affects children and their learning. It provides practical tools that can be easily assimilated into daily classroom activities.
Links and Documents
7 Things Teachers Can Do To Address Student Trauma
AZACES MCDPH Educators’ Trifold
Creating Supporting Trauma Informed Schools
ECHO – How to Support Someone Who Has Experienced Trauma
ECHO – Survive Trauma Reminders
ECHO – Trauma Informed vs. Not Trauma Informed
Historical Trauma – Institutional Racism
Jake’s Law – Childrens’ Behavioral Health Services Fund
Positive Childhood Experiences
Shanker – Schools as Safe Havens
Shanker – Understanding the Meaning of Safe
Trauma Informed Approaches, ASD and Other Developmental Disabilities
Tracking a Child’s Stress Load
Trauma Informed Strategies to De-escalate Classroom Conflict
Trauma Sensitive School Checklist
Additional resources coming soon
