Supporting Social and Emotional Safety in the Classroom
Traumatic stress can have long-term health effects on developing brains and, in response, districts across the United States are acknowledging the role that trauma plays in students’ achievement opportunities. But how well are districts defining trauma? And how well do educators understand what it really means to practice trauma-informed pedagogy? These LFJ resources can help educators learn how to recognize the signs of trauma, better understand the causes of trauma, and take steps to establish social and emotional safety in the classroom.
- When Schools Cause Trauma
- Responding to Trauma in Your Classroom
- Responding to Children's Bereavement During the COVID-19 Pandemic