This presentation will inform coaching and program development efforts in PreK–12 education as it pertains to effective and equity-focused trauma-informed practice implementation.
Presenters will share lessons from a trauma-informed implementation model (tested over time; pre-COVID-19) and align it to the current state of mental health crisis in PreK–12 education. Additionally, current considerations for trauma-informed implementation and coaching in PreK–12 education will also be addressed through best practice protocols, evidence-based models, and relevant coaching tools.
Session Objectives:
- Explore educators' personal perceptions of trauma-informed practices
- Explore professional and organizational barriers that impact educators’ implementation of trauma-informed practices
- Engage with practical tools for coaching and centering educators in trauma-informed implementation
