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Becky Haas leads Creating Trauma-Informed Resilient Schools: A Toolkit for School Professionals

Creating Trauma-Informed Resilient Schools

A Toolkit for School Professionals 

Enroll Now in Trauma-informed Resilient Schools: A toolkit for professionals online training

Today’s educators need the training to support trauma-informed practices in the classroom. The course provides targeted and convenient professional development to offer tools to create resilient school communities.

A new online trauma-informed care in the classroom course is offered by Emory & Henry College’s Department of Education. The course was filmed with a live audience and is offered in eight modules.

PACES Connection Read the interview article in PACES Connection about the Trauma-Informed Toolkit featuring Becky Haas and Dr. Sandy Frederick.

Program Details


  • Cost: $200

    Delivery Mode: Online, Asynchronous

    Duration: Self-Paced: Complete within 90 Days

    Instructor: Becky Haas

    Credits: Certificate, 15 CEUs

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Interested in a group rate?

Group rates are available for local school systems. Contact Dr. Sandy Frederick at sfrederick@ehc.edu for more information.

About the Instructor:

Becky Haas Becky Haas is an international advocate and trainer on using a trauma-informed approach, the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study and Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) study. She is a pioneer in creating trauma-informed communities. Guest speakers include educators effectively using trauma-informed practices in their school systems. Learn more.

 

  • Module 1: Basics of Trauma, ACEs, and Keys to Using a Trauma-Informed Approach

  • Module 2: Trauma-Informed Care: Prioritizing Self-Care and Workplace Wellness

  • Module 3: Addressing Trauma and Race in the Classroom

  • Module 4: Strategies for Creating Trauma-Informed Classrooms

  • Module 5: Building Resilience and Promoting Protective Factors

  • Module 6: A Roadmap for Creating Trauma-Informed Resilient-Focused Schools

  • Module 7: Building a Trauma-Informed Resource Library

  • Module 8: Lessons Learned from Smyth County in Their Journey

Meet Our Alumni

  • <span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/2633-brianna-chessock"><picture class="lw_image"><source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/18/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/6141_Brianna_Cave_Brazil.rev.1553882153.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/18/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/6141_Brianna_Cave_Brazil.rev.1553882153.webp 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/18/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/6141_Brianna_Cave_Brazil.rev.1553882153.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/18/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/6141_Brianna_Cave_Brazil.rev.1553882153.jpg 3x" data-origin="responsive"/><img src="/live/image/gid/18/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/6141_Brianna_Cave_Brazil.rev.1553882153.jpg" alt="Caving in Brazil Summer 2018" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/18/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/6141_Brianna_Cave_Brazil.rev.1553882153.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/18/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,3200,2400/6141_Brianna_Cave_Brazil.rev.1553882153.jpg 3x" data-max-w="3200" data-max-h="2400" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/></picture></a></span><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_profiles_headline"><a href="/live/profiles/2633-brianna-chessock"><p> Getting a global perspective on teaching in the classroom.</p></a></h4><div class="lw_profiles_description"><p> Brianna Chessock graduated from E&H in May 2018 and headed to Brazil to teach English for the summer before starting her first year of teaching.  While at E&H Brianna was a member of the swim team and completed her endorsement in Elementary Education PK-6 and Middle School English 6-8.  She teaches 4th grade in Caroline County Public Schools, Bowling Green, VA. </p></div><a href="/live/profiles/2633-brianna-chessock" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div>
  • <span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/2638-alisyn-bales-hartsock"><picture class="lw_image"><source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/18/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,360,360/836_download_orig.rev.1507726652.webp 1x" data-origin="responsive"/><source type="image/png" srcset="/live/image/gid/18/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,360,360/836_download_orig.rev.1507726652.png 1x" data-origin="responsive"/><img src="/live/image/gid/18/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,360,360/836_download_orig.rev.1507726652.png" alt="Student Teaching" width="345" height="225" data-max-w="360" data-max-h="360" loading="lazy" data-optimized="true"/></picture></a></span><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_profiles_headline"><a href="/live/profiles/2638-alisyn-bales-hartsock"><p> Back to the elementary school she attended - this time as a faculty member</p></a></h4><div class="lw_profiles_description"><p> Alisyn has come full circle - she is now teaching in the elementary school she attended as a student.  She completed her teacher prep program in Interdisciplinary History and Social Sciences and has teaching endorsements in Elementary Education PK-6 and in Middle School Social Studies 6-8.  She is in her third year of teaching 1st grade at Atkins Elementary School in Smyth County Public Schools. </p></div><a href="/live/profiles/2638-alisyn-bales-hartsock" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div>
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