The Importance of Trauma-Informed Practices in Schools

This presentation will discuss the importance of implementing Trauma- Informed practices into the school setting. Childhood trauma and its impact on academic performance and behaviors will be addressed by; highlighting the effects that trauma can have on a child’s cognitive functioning, ability to regulate their emotions, and maintaining interpersonal relationships. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn why childhood trauma is directly correlated to low academic performance. The main focus in this presentation is to provide an overview on how to implement trauma-informed practices into a school setting through the use of positive behavioral interventions and supports, to reduce the chance of re-traumatization of the child, and provide steps to developing a trauma-informed care plan that can be used by a school and by parents in the home