Building Student Resiliency

Building Student Resiliency Module 1
Adverse Childhood Experiences

Adverse childhood experiences are classified into 3 categories – abuse, family/household challenges, and neglect. In this module we describe these categories, as well as aspects of self-care and self-awareness.

• Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Burnout or Compassion Fatigue
• Intervention
• Self-Care and Self-Awareness
• Physical, Emotional, and Mental Health Wellness

Building Student Resiliency Module 2
Effects of Trauma on the Brain

This module dives into the concept of transformationist teaching and learning. We discuss the pedagogy-growing mindset, self-care, and self-esteem. We also explore how areas of the brain are activated by emotions and how trauma impacts learning and behavior.

• Courage to Teach
• Pedagogy-Growing Mindset
• Progress Not Perfection
• Effects of Trauma on the Brain
• Behavior and Learning

Building Student Resiliency Module 3
Differentiating Interventions

Students who have been impacted by adverse childhood experiences need to feel authentic relationships based on trust, belonging, and feeling valued. This module discusses behavior management techniques, response to intervention, and creating positive relationships.

• Teaching Behaviors
• Differentiating Interventions
• Changing Pedagogy
• Envisioning a Compassionate School

Building Student Resiliency Module 4
From Theory to Practice

Each school’s journey to implement a trauma-informed framework is unique. Each staff’s understanding of trauma and adverse childhood experiences are different. This final module discusses how to evaluate classroom programs and how to effectively change and plan curriculum.

• Transformations Actions
• Assessing and Building Capacity
• Evaluating Program Effectiveness
• Guide to Transformation
• Evaluation and Planning

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**