What is your role with students of trauma? by Emily Smith https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg Click on the wall and type your comment. en-us 2018-02-21 15:31:24 UTC 2018-04-30 19:03:41 UTC hello@padlet.com I chose scenario 1 - It is always important to keep school personnel (guidance, social workers, mental health counselors, etc...) informed about situations concerning students. Especially those that warns addressing! In fact, it is our duty as classroom teachers to keep the child's best interest at heart. However, not doing anything causes us to be negligent in our official duty as professional teachers. lcommander1 https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/254204061 I am an advocate for students of trauma!]]> 2018-04-23 00:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/254204061 Scenario 2 https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/254368640 I would notify school personnel immediately (counselor, social worker, mental health worker, etc.) and speak with the student privately about why they are feeling this way. I would be gentle and calm, and reassuring. I would treat them as I would my own child and hope that they would open up to me, and if not I would discuss options of trustworthy people I would help them find to open up to. I would take on an active role in seeking help for this student. I would continually check on their progress once help was being administered. Battles like this are not quickly won, it takes time and I would commit to supporting this student from beginning to a (hopeful) resolution/solution. - S.H. ]]> 2018-04-23 13:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/254368640 Gunnells dgunnells https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/254440348 In either situation I would contact a support staff member verbally and in writing right away. As a measure of caution, I would contact more than one through written communication for back support and accountability documenation.   During the verbal conversation I would have an idea of how to proceed with the situation... they would identify what my responsibility was at that point in the situation.  I would ask for a follow up plan before implementing anything new/different with the student.  There has to be some form of clarity.... What if I not knowingly put a plan in place that did not work for the student or was not in the best interest of the students.   Communication would be my plan moving for with the student!
D. Gunnells]]> 2018-04-23 15:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/254440348 Scenario 1 jlindey https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/254562729 I would first do a "temperature check" with the student. Find some time to talk privately and see if you can find out what is going on. It could be, that the student is babysitting younger siblings for a parent whose work schedule or family income dynamic has changed. Let the student know that you are concerned and would like to help if you can. Depending upon the response, I can then refer other staff to help. Sometimes, it just takes a listening ear and a little extra time to make a big difference. JL]]> 2018-04-23 18:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/254562729 Scenario 1 https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/255429816 I would talk with the student to get further information. I would try and establish  what may be bothering the student and why there is a change in his behavior. After assessing the situation, I would work with the student if, I felt the student was at risk of harming himself, etc. I would consult with the School Counselor, School Based Mental Health Worker and take the necessary steps to help the student get the necessary treatment.
Kim Phillips]]> 2018-04-25 20:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/255429816 Scenario 1 https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/255462193 I would document what I have already noticed . I would then talk to the student to see what is going on from their perspective. I would then notify support staff ( guidance counselor, social worker, mental health worker) with the information that I have documented and what the student has said. I would continue to monitor the student along with support staff to ensure that the student is getting the help that is necessary. K. Fields]]> 2018-04-25 23:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/255462193 Know the Signs https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/255602512 First I would try to talk to the student in both scenarios to see if there was some way the two of us could talk through whatever situation they are dealing with. Sometimes people just need to vent. I would notify support staff and continue to monitor their behavior. 
Lawson]]> 2018-04-26 12:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/255602512 Scenario 1 vcampbell5 https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/255636917 I would try to get more information from the student, especially if I have a good relationship with that student.  If I do not have a good relationship I would talk with my team to see if they are noticing the same things and have one of them talk to the student.  No matter what I would mention this to the school counselor as there may be more to this students life than I am aware of. 
V. Jakubovic]]> 2018-04-26 13:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/255636917 These are some AWESOME responses, everyone!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and learn and comment about Signs of Trauma esmith218 https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/255647031 Emily Smith]]> 2018-04-26 13:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/255647031 https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256028188 In either scenario I would try to get more information from the student and definitely try to talk later with the student one on one. I would also inform any support staff so that they may also talk with the child. Like most have said some kids just need to vent.

Bormet]]> 2018-04-27 14:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256028188 Scenario 1 https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256042883 I would ask the students to step outside to see what was going on that maybe we could talk about it. If the student refused I would call someone who could help that students removing the student from the room. This would at least take the attention off of them. I would not allow the student to sit and I do nothing because this would send the wrong message to the other students that it is okay to act like that because the teacher is not going to do anything. So I would have the student removed in a manner that would not make that student feel worse but that I was concerned and wanted to help.]]> 2018-04-27 14:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256042883 Scenario 2 https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256045264 I would contact school administration, Counselors and mental health, to get this child help immediately. ]]> 2018-04-27 15:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256045264 My role is to let administration handle this and i would also contact a parent after class to let them be aware of that. Scenario 2 I would try to talk to the student first but would also take the student to the guidance counselor and let them talk https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256102278 2018-04-27 17:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256102278 Scenario 2 https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256120751 I would definitely forward that letter administration and the counselors so that student can get the help that is needed.

]]> 2018-04-27 18:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256120751 I would asked the student to step outside of the door for a minute. Then asked the student to share with me what is going on with him on today. I will then try to see if the student wanted to talk to the guidance counselor. The whole conversation will be in low tone of voice. Letting the student know its alright to have a bad day and teachers have bad days too. etc... https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256158191
Pridgen]]> 2018-04-27 20:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256158191 Scenario 2 dhyatt6 https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256186579 I would contact a counselor immediately. This could be his/her last cry for help.]]> 2018-04-28 01:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256186579 Scenario 2 https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256620280 With my students, I would speak with them first and determine from them what's going on. I would then contact parent/guardian and let them know what's been on going on. If they are seeing the same problems, then I would contact social worker/counselor/nurse. 
N. Bowen]]> 2018-04-30 17:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256620280 Scenario 2 https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256666932 In regards to scenario 2 it is my role to not confront the student in regards to their comment.  At the point I need to contact a Counselor/Administration to look more into the statements. 
-Hashan Tyson]]> 2018-04-30 18:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/esmith218/tec7xm4x29mg/wish/256666932