Many school-age children have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences – violence, abuse, neglect, and more. The result can be psychological trauma, which can affect learning and behavior. This course lays essential foundational knowledge to prepare educators for future coursework addressing trauma-informed supports for students.
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the prevalence, characteristics, and impact of trauma on children
- Recognize behavior for signs of toxic stress response
- Explain inter-relationships between adversity, toxic stress, trauma, and illness
- Explain the current science on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Intended Audiences
- K-12 Educators
- Building Administrators
Course Type
- Self-Paced
Recommended # of PLUs
- 1 PLU