Teaching Students Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Resource Guide by

What is Trauma-Informed Teaching?

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 16:50:33 UTC

Summary: An introduction to the core principles of trauma-informed teaching and why it matters in schools.
Use: Educators can use this to build foundational knowledge and guide trauma-sensitive instructional practices.
Impact: Helps teachers recognize trauma signs and adapt their approach to meet student needs more effectively.

Signs of Trauma in the Classroom

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 16:50:35 UTC

Summary: This article explains common signs and symptoms of trauma in children and how it can affect behavior in the classroom.
Use: Educators can use this to identify students who may be struggling with trauma and adjust their responses accordingly.
Impact: Helps teachers better understand students’ needs, leading to more compassionate and effective support.

Creating a Safe Space

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 16:50:36 UTC

Summary: Visual resource showing key elements of a trauma-sensitive classroom environment.
Use: Can be displayed in classrooms or shared with educators as a reminder of trauma-informed design principles.
Impact: Encourages creation of physical and emotional safety for students.

De-escalation Techniques

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 16:50:37 UTC

Summary: Demonstrates strategies for calming students and preventing behavioral escalations.
Use: Educators can learn practical ways to respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviors.
Impact: Reduces classroom disruptions and promotes positive student-teacher interactions.

Building Relationships

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 16:50:37 UTC

Summary: Visual showing the importance of positive teacher-student relationships in trauma-sensitive education.
Use: Use as a reminder or poster in classrooms and staff rooms.
Impact: Encourages relationship-building to support student healing.

Self-Care for Teachers

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 16:50:40 UTC

Summary: Discusses the importance of teacher self-care in trauma-informed education.
Use: Encourages teachers to prioritize their well-being.
Impact: Helps maintain teacher resilience and effectiveness.

Professional Development

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 16:50:42 UTC

Summary: Free and low-cost training modules on trauma and trauma-informed care.
Use: Professional development for educators and staff.
Impact: Builds trauma-informed knowledge and skills.

Community Resources

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 16:50:44 UTC

Summary: Toolkit linking schools with community supports and trauma resources.
Use: Guide for schools to develop partnerships and supports.
Impact: Enhances wraparound support for students.

Flexible Assessment Strategies

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 16:50:45 UTC

Summary: Resource on how trauma impacts executive function skills like planning and impulse control.
Use: Helps teachers understand cognitive challenges and adapt instruction.
Impact: Supports improved student learning and behavior.

Executive Function Support

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 16:50:45 UTC

4 trauma-informed strategies that help kids with ACEs

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 16:58:43 UTC

Summary: Practical, easy-to-implement strategies that help students impacted by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).
Use: Teachers can integrate these strategies into daily classroom routines to create a supportive environment.
Impact: Creates a more inclusive classroom where all students feel safe and engaged.

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 17:01:02 UTC

Summary: Explains the neurological effects of trauma on brain development and functioning in children.
Use: Provides educators with science-based insights to better understand student behavior and learning challenges.
Impact: Encourages empathy and patience when working with trauma-affected students, promoting supportive responses.

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 17:20:39 UTC

Summary: Practical tips for designing classrooms that feel safe and welcoming to students with trauma histories.
Use: Teachers can apply these strategies directly to their classroom environment and routines.
Impact: Creates a calming, secure setting that reduces student anxiety and supports learning readiness.

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 17:21:54 UTC

Summary: Describes characteristics and examples of trauma-sensitive practices tailored for adolescent learners.
Use: Helps school leaders and educators develop trauma-informed policies and school-wide supports.
Impact: Promotes systemic changes that improve overall school climate and student success.

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 17:26:47 UTC

Summary: Explains how coordinated team approaches support effective de-escalation.
Use: School staff can develop shared plans to address behavioral challenges.
Impact: Improves consistency and safety for students and staff.

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 17:33:26 UTC

Summary: Downloadable guide with practical de-escalation tips and communication strategies.
Use: Teachers can keep this as a quick reference tool for managing stressful situations.
Impact: Supports quick, effective responses that reduce conflict and trauma triggers.

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 17:35:25 UTC

Summary: Another video offering techniques to manage escalating emotions in students.
Use: Useful for teacher training or quick refreshers on calming strategies.
Impact: Helps maintain a supportive and safe classroom climate.

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 17:39:03 UTC

Summary: Highlights the importance of self-care to prevent burnout and sustain effectiveness in trauma-informed teaching.
Use: Offers tools and practices for teachers to maintain mental health and well-being.
Impact: Supports teacher resilience, which in turn benefits the classroom community.

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 17:41:33 UTC

Summary: Research findings showing how childhood trauma rewires brain structures affecting behavior and cognition.
Use: Useful for educators to understand the neuroscience behind trauma and its lasting effects.
Impact: Builds empathy and informs trauma-sensitive teaching approaches.

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 17:43:28 UTC

Summary: A short video explaining how trauma impacts brain development and functioning in children.
Use: Can be used in professional development sessions to visually demonstrate trauma’s effects.
Impact: Increases teacher awareness and encourages trauma-informed practices.

lori_lepine_wahl — 2025-06-11 17:46:37 UTC

Summary: Discusses the impact of trauma on learning, behavior, and social-emotional development in school settings.
Use: Educators gain insight into how trauma manifests and affects academic performance.
Impact: Supports development of targeted interventions to help trauma-affected students succeed.