{"product_id":"trauma-sensitive-schools_9780807774533","title":"Trauma-Sensitive Schools","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book introduces the trauma-sensitive schools movement and provides K–5 education professionals with clear explanations of current research and dozens of practical, creative ideas.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing evidence supports the important relationship between trauma and academic failure. Along with the failure of “zero tolerance” policies to resolve issues of school safety and a new understanding of children’s disruptive behavior, educators are changing the way they view children’s academic and social problems. In response, \u003cb\u003ethe trauma-sensitive schools movement presents a new vision for promoting children’s success\u003c\/b\u003e. This book introduces this promising approach with practical ideas to help educators:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eView poor academic and social progress through a trauma-sensitive lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a school climate that fosters safety and resiliency in vulnerable children. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablish relationships with children that support their efforts to self-regulate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign instruction that reflects the social nature of the brain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with the brain’s neuroplasticity to increase children’s executive functioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce teacher attrition in high-risk schools by decreasing secondary traumatic stress. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfluence educational reforms by aligning them with current research on the prevalence of childhood trauma and its effects on learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntegrating research on children’s neurodevelopment and educational best practices, this important book will \u003cb\u003ebuild the capacity of teachers and school administrators to successfully manage the behavior of children with symptoms of complex developmental trauma\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Susan E. Craig is a sought-after public speaker and professional developer, offering in-person training anywhere in the United States. Invite Dr. Craig to your facility to train your staff. Visit her blog: www.meltdownstomastery.wordpress.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Susan E. Craig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43037258547302,"sku":"9780807774533","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4051\/5174\/files\/9780807774533.jpg?v=1771608185","url":"https:\/\/www.tcpress.com\/products\/trauma-sensitive-schools_9780807774533","provider":"Teachers College Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}