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#THEWHYFACTOR

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#GROWTH

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#TheFuture

Shifting a culture does NOT come without risks...
As with anything worthwhile, you need to be prepared to be challenged, criticized and isolated.  Proceed anyaway!  Change is never easy and resilency is  REQUIRED every step of the day. Encouraging support, support and more support for staff will model support for students. The impact of a culture that embraces trauma sensitivity is without limits. An environment where ALL students have an opportunity for success is THE GOAL

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#TheFuture

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#QUALITATIVEQUANTITATIVE
The collection of data needs to reflect all stakeholders:

SURVEYS
INTERVIEWS
FOCUS GROUPS
STUDENT DATA
STAFF DATA
OUTCOMES
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

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#THEPLAN

Using a digital platform for professional development minimizes the number of days required to train a district the size of Allentown.  Building administrators and supervisors of facilities, food services, clerical, paras and security officers could provide the training with their staff and create collaborative groups to discuss how understanding childhood trauma and how it applies to their everyday work while still being congruent with other district staff groups.
Focus groups with representation from each provide feedback to training and input for additional support and utilizing an evaluation tool for accountability.

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#THEPLAN

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#STUDENTSUCCESS
Climate and culture:
1. Improve attendance
2. Decrease Out of school    suspensions
3. Improve family engagement
4. Improve staff-student relationships

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#TAKESALLOFUS

ONE message to ALL ASD staff: WE NEED YOU!
The design includes a district wide training  to create a common language for all staff when communicating with students, families, community members and each other.  The common language will include the expectation of responding to situations and not reacting.  Understanding the value of an empathetic lens and  the supportive environment that will be created through collaboration and consistency.  A district that values all stakeholders creates a culture of respect and success.

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#GOALSmeetNEEDS

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#Committed to Excellence #knowyourkids-Allentown School District 

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#Committed to Excellence #knowyourkids-Allentown School District 

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Professional development stakeholders: Administrators, instructional staff, Non-instructional classroom staff,  student services support staff, clerical, custodians, cafeteria staff, bus drivers, school resource officers, security officers

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The 3rd largest urban district in the state of Pennsylvania. The district has 14 elementary schools, 1 early childhood center, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools, 2 newcomer academies, 2 alternative education academies. A chronic absenteeism of 19.95%, Out of school suspension rate of 9.25% and below performing academic profile. The district's free and reduced lunch exceeds 88%. The district's Special Education population and English Language Learners have grown expotentially in the last five years. As the district prepares for providing the best educational opportunities, prioritizing childhood trauma professional development is critical for our staff to be prepared to meet the needs of our students and families in the 21st century.