Trauma-Informed Practice: Creating a Safe-Haven Classroom

Learning Level 1: Introductory/Awareness

Intended Audience – Administrators, ECSE/General Educators, Paraeducators, Family Educators, Psychologists, Social Workers, SLPs, OT/PTs

Description – After reviewing how complex trauma impacts the developing brain, practical application of this information will be emphasized. Join us as we learn how to design a safe-haven classroom environment, make instructional accommodations to meet the needs of children who have experienced trauma, and recognize and respond to heightened emotions and challenging behaviors that are influenced by trauma. Come discover “what to do” with trauma-informed practice research information.

Continuing Education – This training will provide 5 contact hours for the following:

• Educator License Renewal
• CDA (Child Development Associate) credit in area(s) 3
• CE credit for SLP, *SW, LCPC, PT, and OT professionals
  * Social Work credit will not require passing a post-course quiz.
• Gateways to Opportunity credit in area E (Org. ID# B40093, Event ID# )

Full attendance is required to receive a certificate.

In collaboration with: Urbana Early Childhood School (UECS)