This learning session is offered free of charge through funding provided by the Texas Education Agency’s Title IV, Part A — Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program. Title IV, Part A supports efforts to improve school conditions for student learning by increasing access to safe, healthy, and supportive school environments. Programming funded through this grant may include topics related to school mental health, behavioral and emotional wellness, trauma-informed practices, positive school climate and culture, student support systems, violence prevention, suicide prevention, restorative practices, social-personal competencies, improve the use of technology to improve the academic outcomes and digital literacy of students and other evidence-based strategies that strengthen student well-being and academic success.
Join us for an informative workshop aimed at helping educators identify and support students who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES). We will explore the effects of ACES on students' academic and social-emotional well-being and provide practical strategies for creating a trauma-informed classroom. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in a guided discussion and collaborate with peers to develop individualized support plans for students with ACES. This workshop is ideal for educators, counselors, and school staff looking to enhance their understanding and support of students with ACES.
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the key characteristics and prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES).
2. Understand the potential impact of ACES on students' academic and social-emotional development.
3. Learn practical strategies for creating a trauma-informed and supportive classroom environment.
4. Collaborate with peers to develop individualized support plans for students with ACES.
5. Enhance knowledge and skills to better identify and support students with ACES, promoting a positive school climate and student success.