Cultivating a Calmer Classroom

This course explores the intersection of trauma symptoms, how trauma can show up in student behavior, and the impact it may have on learning.

Participants will examine research-informed interventions that support healing, emotional safety, and a trauma-sensitive school culture.

Educators will deepen their understanding of risk factors and common patterns associated with trauma, and learn strategies to reduce risk while strengthening protective supports across the classroom and school community.

The course also introduces key neuroscience concepts—including the role of dopamine and the “three-part brain”—to help educators understand emotion regulation and learning through a brain-based lens.

Equally important, this course emphasizes educator self-awareness and wellness as a foundation for supporting students with consistency and care.

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

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Identify trauma-informed intervention strategies that strengthen school culture and climate
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  • Explain how stress and trauma can affect the brain and learning, including related behavioral and wellness risks
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  • Describe the “three-part brain” and its connection to emotion regulation and learning
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  • Use safe, intentional strategies to de-escalate crisis behavior
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  • Recognize cultural considerations related to trauma exposure and mental health
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  • Apply equity-centered, culturally responsive trauma-informed practices to reduce discipline disproportionality
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  • Use restorative practices to repair harm and support accountability with empathy
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  • Use an Educator Wellness Wheel to strengthen personal capacity and sustainability.

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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