Research-to-Practice Bridge Event
Research-Based, Trauma-Responsive Education Practices
Webinar
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Archived Resources
Webinar recordings
Introduction and Overview
Research Perspective
Trauma-Sensitive Practices
Agenda and presentations
- Agenda (210 KB)
- Introduction and Overview of Trauma in Schools (1.2 MB)
- Researcher Perspective on Trauma-Responsive Practices (2.4 MB)
- Practitioner Perspective: Trauma-Sensitive Practices in Schools (1.1 MB)
Q&A and References
- Webinar Questions and Answers (609 KB)
- Webinar Resources (217 KB)
Handouts
- 8 Tools, Center for Adolescent Studies (220 KB)
- Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), ACEs Connection (407 KB)
- Trauma-Sensitive Schools Training Package: Applying the Core Principles Worksheet (161 KB)
- Trauma-Sensitive Schools Training Package: Mapping Triggers and Opportunities Activity (225 KB)
- Trauma-Sensitive Schools Training Package: Navigating Crises Worksheet (170 KB)
- Dos and Don’ts of a Trauma-Informed Compassionate Classroom (32 MB)
This webinar examined trauma in schools, current research on the topic, and strategies for creating a trauma-responsive school environment.
In this interactive webinar, participants will hear an overview of trauma in schools from Tammie Causey-Konaté, Ph.D., senior technical assistance consultant at the American Institutes for Research (AIR). In addition, participants will learn about current research on trauma-responsive strategies and practices from Amy Lansing, Ph.D., assistant adjunct professor at the University of California–San Diego. Following Dr. Lansing’s presentation, Kathleen Guarino, LMHC, senior technical assistance consultant at AIR, will discuss how to create trauma-responsive school environments. Finally, Kimberly Eckert, M.Ed., 2018 Louisiana State Teacher of the Year and teacher at Brusly High School, will participate in a facilitated discussion on her experiences with trauma-responsive practices. Participants will have opportunities to join in-depth discussions and pose questions during the event’s question-and-answer sessions.
Participants can expect to:
- Gain a better understanding of what is defined as trauma among adults and children.
- Become aware of the research base and evidence supporting trauma-responsive strategies and practices.
- Learn how to create a trauma-sensitive classroom.
Speakers:
- Tammie Causey-Konaté, Ph.D., Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, AIR
- Amy Lansing, Ph.D., Assistant Adjunct Professor, University of California–San Diego
- Kathleen Guarino, LMHC, Senior Technical Assistance Consultant, AIR
- Kimberly Eckert, M.Ed., Teacher, Brusly High School
Facilitators:
- Shannon Lasserre-Cortez, Ph.D., Senior Researcher, REL Southwest
- Marguerite Huber, Communications Associate, REL Southwest
Who will benefit: practitioners, regular and special needs teachers, and counselors; central office staff; school-level leadership; charter authorizers; teacher preparation program faculty; juvenile justice personnel and legal representatives; and parent advocate groups interested in this topic.
Sponsor: Southwest Teacher Preparation and Professional Development Research Partnership
Contact: Marguerite Huber
Email:
mhuber@air.org