Creating a Trauma-Sensitive School Culture and Climate

This course explores the connection between trauma symptoms and student learning, with a focus on practical interventions that help create safe, supportive environments in schools.

Participants will engage with research and key theories that explain how trauma can affect behavior, regulation, and academic performance.

Educators will also apply learning beyond readings by exploring real-world strategies that can be integrated into classrooms and school systems.

The course is guided by three essential questions: 

What can contribute to trauma in young children?
How can traumatic experiences impact brain development?
What factors within my control can help support students experiencing trauma symptoms?

Designed for: teachers, teacher leaders, principals, counselors, and district leaders.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Define trauma and explain its implications for student learning.


  • Identify psychological and behavioral outcomes associated with trauma exposure.


  • Describe how trauma can impact student engagement, performance, and school experience.


  • Explain the effects of collective trauma on school communities.


  • Apply a strengths-based approach to trauma-informed care in schools.


  • Model trauma-informed practices that promote student success and can be shared across a school community.


  • Communicate the value of trauma-sensitive interventions to colleagues and supervisors.


  • Model trauma-informed practices that promote student success and can be shared across a school community.


  • Communicate the value of trauma-sensitive interventions to colleagues and supervisors.


  • Recognize the complexity of student experiences, including how race and context can influence trauma exposure.


  • Create and implement an intentional plan to strengthen trauma-sensitive practices within a school environment.

Communication Policy

Email is the primary method of communication.
Messages will be responded to within 48 hours.

  •  Contact: info@choosecalm.com / vittoria.d@choosecalm.com

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