Session: Transitioning to a Trauma Informed School; Overcoming Barriers
Presenters: Megan Coon, Abby D'Elia, Melissa Hindes, Rob Flanders, Samantha Eichele
Description:
The Trauma Team at Yates Elementary will present their ideas, barriers, and solutions when transitioning to a trauma
informed school. Data to support specific tactics will be shared. The trauma informed approach based on a school wide book
study of Help for Billy, assisted Yates School to identify successful strategies for students, staff, and families. When adopting
and shifting the school culture to be more trauma informed and promote student resilience, unforeseen barriers and
obstacles were encountered. The cycle of evaluation of the success of these strategies will be shared so participants can
leave with an understanding of potential roadblocks and strategies that were successful at Yates School.
Grade Levels: PreK-5
Format: Workshop
Number of Participants: 51-100
Areas of Focus: Social Emotional Health, Developmental Literacy, Resilience, Instructional Design, CRE Equity, Family Engagement, Target Setting, Teacher Leadership