Becoming a Trauma-Informed School Resources Professional Development Resources Pro-D topics for whole staff Acknowledge what is already working Specialized topics for specific staff groups and in the community Community Service Providers Ease of access and timely responsiveness Identify gaps Identify barrier Ensure effective communication between school-based and community based personnel Peers Parents Reference Materials Youth Models of Collaboration Presenters with Recognized Expertise Wrap-around Teams Steps to Becoming a Trauma-informed School School Leadership Wellness Plan Build culture of connectedness and identity Acknowledge related initiatives already in place Foster a school-wide approach Value and support staff mental wellness Team building and collaboration Collaborative Wrap-around Care Classroom Strategies Parents as Partners Academic and non-academic approaches Opportunities for skill-building throughout the day, reinforced by all staff Focus on students’ sense of connectedness Help students develop resilience and confidence Teachers need a clear understanding of how this will support learning Model the wellness tools that you are teaching Families as Active Partners Engage as team members, each with unique expertise and perspectives Acknowledge their strengths: what’s working Listen to their needs: what’s not working Build on current family engagement efforts Be sensitive and responsive to particular cultural issues and needs Effective Practices Policies and Procedures Health Hijackers Review all policies and procedures to determine where changes are needed Review and adjustment of policies relating to school discipline Ensure policies are understood by the entire school community: staff, students, and parents Self-Regulation Tools Aboriginal Perspectives Circle of Courage Systematic