Trauma Responsive Practices for Education
(Trauma-Informed Practices)
Complete this form to request specialized training for your county through the FYSCP TAP team.
What does it mean to be a trauma-responsive school?
To be a trauma responsive school means to have an understanding of the negative impact of trauma on a person’s physical and mental health. For educators, it means to have an awareness of how trauma is prevalent in students’ behavior, learning, and overall well-being. Trauma-informed schools have staff who understand the importance of the 4R’s of trauma-informed support. According to the NCTSN, those four R’s are:
Realizing the impact that trauma has on a student and/or entire community
Recognizing signs of trauma
Responding to the needs of those impacted by trauma
Resisting re-traumatization
What trauma-responsive trainings are available for FYSCPs?
FYSCPs can participate in the Trauma Responsive Schools: The Four Pillars Training Series and Neurosequential Model in Education (NME) pilot through FYSCP TAP. Please contact Mindy Corless at corless_mindy@lacoe.edu for more information.
Go to the Current Events page for FYSCP trauma-responsive training dates and registration details.
Go to the Past Events page to view materials provided at previous trainings.
Web Trainings & Videos
Stress, Trauma, and the Brain: Insights for Educators with Dr. Bruce Perry
Trauma and Trauma-Informed Schools for Students
Greater Good Education Program, produced by UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science CenterSupport You Supporting Students: Psychological First Aid (April 23, 2020)
Wellness Together School Mental Health & California Department of EducationHow Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime
TEDMED Talk by Dr. Nadine Burke HarrisWeb Links & Documents
Neurosequential Network: Neurosequential Model Overview
Trauma-Informed College Counseling Tips for Working with High School Students in Foster Care (2022)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs ) Science 101
ACEs Too High NewsTrauma/PTSD Articles for Caregivers & Professionals
Child Trauma AcademyTrauma Resources for Caregivers & Families
Child Welfare Information GatewayTrauma and Prevention: Creating Awareness
DMH-UCLA Prevention Center of ExcellenceTrauma-Sensitive Schools Training Package
National Center of Safe Supportive Learning EnvironmentsNational Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Headed Back to School: Trauma-Informed MTSS
School Counselors for MTSSAddressing Race and Trauma in the Classroom (2017)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators (2008)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)Young Children in Foster Care (2012)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)