This training is DEI Certificate Eligible.

Session Prerequisite Recommended - Open for Business: Making Connections- Creating a Trauma-Safe Environment FDEV6423

Apply guiding Trauma-Informed principles using an equity lens to improve classroom climate, virtually or in-person and to improve college climate through interactions with students individually and among staff members.

• Work to ensure students’ emotional, cognitive, physical and interpersonal safety.
• Foster trustworthiness and transparency through connection and communication among students.
• Acknowledge cultural, historical and gender issues.
• Intentionally facilitate peer support and mutual self-help.
• Promote collaboration and mutuality as well as teach critical-thinking skills, by sharing power and decision-making.
• Empower voice and choice by identifying and helping build on student strengths.

Includes Review of Trauma-Informed Learning Environment Self-Assessment to apply in your work with students.