A Trauma-Informed Approach to Family Engagement

Need a more effective approach for supporting and engaging all families. An alarming number of students and families have been impacted by trauma. Adverse Childhood Experiences and toxic stress can have serious effects on students outcomes, but educators can make a critical difference in building student and family resilience. As a result of this course, you and your school will be empowered to support students and their families impacted by trauma by adopting a Trauma-Informed approach to family engagement.

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Trauma-Informed Approach to family Engagement Session outcomes

  • Deeper understanding of the effects of trauma as it relates to engaging families
  • Stronger relationships with families impacted by trauma
  • Eliminate existing biases about disengaged families to strengthen trust, balance power, and ensure true collaboration
  • Practical strategies for applying principles of trauma informed care to increase family engagement
  • Planned actions to strengthen family partnerships in your schools

Current topics include

  • Why Family Engagement Matters
  • Moving from Involvement to Engagement
  • Strengthening Partnerships Between Schools and Caregivers through:
    • Safety and Predictability
    • Trustworthy and Dependability
    • Voice and Choice
    • Collaboration and Shared Power

Proven Practices is your go-to school improvement partner, helping schools and districts to transform and achieve their ideal outcomes. Our professional development programs are meticulously crafted to align with the unique requirements and priorities of your district, ensuring a targeted approach to enhance the skills and expertise of your educators. For more information, please visit our course catalog or contact the Proven Practices team at ProvenPractices@PowerSchool.com.

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