Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Trauma Sensitive Schools Implementation Modules
This video series, created in partnership with the Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools (WISH) Center, features educators and regional partners who are leading trauma sensitive schools work in their schools, districts, and regions. In each video, these leaders share specific strategies, action steps, and mindsets that guide the establishment and growth of trauma sensitive schools across Wisconsin.
Sharing our Trauma Sensitive Schools Story: CESA 5
Description
Alissa Darin talks with Chris Boettcher of CESA 5 about how she supports schools in her region in becoming trauma sensitive through building capacity, embracing small wins, and empowering students.
Launch Sharing our Trauma Sensitive Schools Story: CESA 5
Sharing our Trauma Sensitive Schools Story: CESA 11
Description
Alissa Darin talks with Erin Baillargeon of CESA 11 about how she supports schools in her region in becoming trauma sensitive through helping schools apply a trauma sensitive lens to academic and behavioral initiatives and helping educators shift mindsets about trauma’s impact on students and their learning.
Launch Sharing our Trauma Sensitive Schools Story: CESA 11
Sharing our Trauma Sensitive Schools Story: Howe Elementary School
Description
Alissa Darin talks with Amy Kallioinen and Christina Gingle as they share how they implemented trauma sensitive practices into minds, hearts, and school culture at Howe Elementary School through integrating trauma sensitive practices into social-emotional learning, including regulation strategies and culturally responsive practice.
Launch Sharing our Trauma Sensitive Schools Story: Howe Elementary School
Sharing our Trauma Sensitive Schools Story: Hudson Middle School
Description
Alissa Darin talks with Erin Baillargeon of CESA 11 about how she supports schools in her region in becoming trauma sensitive through helping schools apply a trauma sensitive lens to academic and behavioral initiatives and helping educators shift mindsets about trauma’s impact on students and their learning.
Launch Sharing our Trauma Sensitive Schools Story: Hudson Middle School
Sharing our Trauma Sensitive Schools Story: Ellsworth School District
Description
Alissa Darin talks with members of the Ellsworth School District Trauma Sensitive Schools Team as they share how their schools prioritized a team approach, professional learning, and staff wellness for their focus areas of trauma sensitive implementation.
Launch Sharing our Trauma Sensitive Schools Story: Ellsworth School District
About the Presenter
Alissa Darin has spent over 20 years serving in the field of education as a teacher, school counselor, and administrator. She holds her National Boards for Professional Teaching in the area of School Counseling and has served on the Board of Directors for the Wisconsin School Counselor Association. Alissa is passionate about building and leading teams that support healthy minds and healthy hearts within schools. She currently serves as a Regional Coordinator for the Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools focusing on mental health topics, alcohol and other drug prevention programs and school safety.