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Drexel University,Ed.D Student
Email: smj345@drexel.edu

School District of Philadelphia
Special Education Teacher

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My research topic involves examining the effects of traumatic experiences from early childhood with/out the diagnosis of a disability, impacting academic achievement. Subsequently, my goal is to identify a correlation

between the effects of trauma (environmental, physical, emotional) and student achievement.

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The purpose of research to understand the effects of trauma (environmental, physical, emotional) on student achievement. Research is needed to help identify and implement strategies, interventions, resiliency programs, and revamp curricula in order to increase and close the achievement gap between average performing students and those affected by trauma. Studies have shown students who have experienced trauma typically have lower achievement scores. Without the proper channels and resources, students affected by trauma will fall by the way-side in the classroom.

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Over the past decade, there has been an increase in traumatic events occurring on a global level. Trauma can affect a students ability to learn and thrive in the classroom environment.

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1. How does trauma affect student achievement?
2. How does trauma affect the growth and development of students?
3. What strategies or techniques can a general education teacher use to support students who have experienced trauma?

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Trauma - experience of an event that is life threatening or threatens to
cause serious harm or injury

Academic Achievement - student performance

Disability - means a child: "with mental retardation, hearing impairments (including deafness), speech or language impairments, visual impairments (including blindness), serious emotional disturbance, orthopedic impairments, autism, traumatic brain injury, other health impairments, or specific learning disabilities; and who, by reason thereof, needs special education and related services.

IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

FAPE- Free Appropriate Public Education provided to every eligible student with a disability.

School Performance

Resiliency- the ability to recover from or adjust to misfortune or change

Socioeconomic Status- social standing or class of an individual or group measured by a combination of education, income and occupation.

Trauma Informed Care- is an organizational structure and treatment framework that involves understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of all types of trauma.

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Over the past few years there has been an increase in research regarding the effects of trauma and academic achievement. However, there is not a lot of current literature and research studies conducted on the topic.

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Next Steps/Future Direction of the Research 

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Next Steps/Future Direction of the Research 

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The next steps for research involves examining the effects of trauma of children by socio-economic status and access to resources. Diving deeper into research studies in the inner cities.

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My research topic begins with the impact of trauma on our youth. Four major categories that stems from trauma are: Disabilities, Professional Development for Teachers, Socioeconomic Status, and Mental Health.