SPED-7723 Foundations of Trauma-Informed Teaching and Intervention for Students with Disabilities

Description

This course is designed to provide educators with an understanding of how trauma impacts learning and behavior. Students will acquire a variety of strategies to create an environment that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive spaces where every student can thrive, regardless of circumstance. The course prepares and equips teachers to create trauma-sensitive and trauma-informed environments that support healing and regulation, allowing students to actively engage in all classroom activities. Topics include the ACE Study, the brain s response to trauma, effects of trauma, neuroplasticity and healing from trauma, trauma-informed schools, and the effects of secondary trauma.

Lecture Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0Total Hours: 3.00