ASCD Annual Content
Recorded SessionWorkshop Title: Building Resilient Educational
Communities through Collaborative Leadership:
Embracing Trauma-Informed Approaches
Total Duration: 90 minutes
1. Introduction & Context (10 minutes)
Content:
Overview of trauma-informed care principles based on The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk.
Introduction of Melanny Sena’s expertise and relevance to the workshop.
Engagement:
Brief icebreaker: Participants share their experiences with trauma in educational settings.
Use a poll to gauge participants’ familiarity with trauma-informed practices.
Process:
Engage through a mix of direct presentation and participant interaction.
Use a digital tool for real-time feedback.
2. Trauma and Community Resilience (15 minutes)
Content:
Exploration of how trauma affects educational communities.
Importance of building resilience.
Engagement:
Present real-life scenarios from Melanny Sena’s work.
Participants reflect on and discuss these scenarios in small groups.
Process:
Peer-to-peer discussions.
Use case studies and interactive questions to encourage engagement.
3. Collaborative Leadership Strategies (20 minutes)
Content:
Overview of collaborative leadership approaches that support trauma-informed practices.
Examples from Melanny Sena’s experience in working with instructional coaches and social workers.
Engagement:
Presentation followed by a group discussion on effective collaborative strategies.
Share insights from participants’ own leadership experiences.
Process:
Interactive Q&A and discussion.
Encourage sharing of personal experiences and strategies via a collaborative online whiteboard.
4. Group Activity: Building Resilience Scenarios (20 minutes)
Content:
Participants work in groups to develop strategies for building resilient communities in response to trauma-related scenarios.
Engagement:
Each group will create an action plan to address a provided scenario.
Groups will present their strategies to the whole workshop.
Process:
Collaborative group work.
Use of breakout rooms for smaller group discussions.
Presentations and peer feedback.
5. Implementation Planning (15 minutes)
Content:
Development of actionable plans for implementing collaborative and trauma-informed strategies in participants' own contexts.
Engagement:
Individual work to develop action plans.
Sharing of plans with a partner or small group for feedback.
Process:
Guided planning time with templates provided.
Partner or small group discussions for feedback and refinement.
6. Q&A and Wrap-Up (10 minutes)
Content:
Open floor for questions and reflections.
Summary of key takeaways and resources for further learning.
Engagement:
Final reflections and open discussion.
Provide a list of additional resources and readings.
Process:
Interactive Q&A session.
Distribute a feedback form for participants to share their experiences and takeaways.
Summary:
Content and Engagement: The workshop combines direct presentations, interactive discussions, and group activities to address trauma-informed practices and collaborative leadership. It includes real-life examples, peer interactions, and actionable planning.
Time Allocation: Each section is timed to ensure a balance between content delivery and participant engagement, allowing for comprehensive exploration and practical application.
Process: Regular engagement through discussions, group activities, and interactive tools ensures active participation and connection with the content.
Books
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
Description: This seminal work provides comprehensive insights into how trauma affects the brain and body, and how trauma-informed care can promote healing and resilience.
Link: Amazon
Trauma-Sensitive Schools: Learning Communities Transforming Children's Lives, K-5 by Susan E. Craig
Description: This book offers practical strategies for creating trauma-sensitive classrooms and schools that support the needs of children affected by trauma.
Link: Amazon
Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom by Kristin Souers and Pete Hall
Description: Provides educators with strategies to create a supportive classroom environment for students who have experienced trauma.
Link: Amazon
Articles
“The Impact of Trauma on Learning: What Educators Need to Know” by David T. Johnson and Heather M. Stewart
Description: This article discusses the effects of trauma on learning and provides practical strategies for educators to support traumatized students.
Link: ASCD
“Trauma-Informed Practices for Early Childhood” by Sheryl L. Kiser
Description: Focuses on trauma-informed practices specific to early childhood education and the importance of early intervention.
Link: Child Trends
Websites
National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Description: Provides resources and information on trauma and its impact on children and adolescents, including guidelines for trauma-informed practices.
Link: NCTSN
Trauma-Informed Schools
Description: Offers resources and training materials for educators to implement trauma-informed practices in schools.
Link: Trauma-Informed Schools
Recognized Experts
Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
Expertise: Leading researcher in trauma and its effects on the brain and body, author of The Body Keeps the Score.
Link: Bessel van der Kolk - Trauma Center
Susan E. Craig
Expertise: Author and expert on trauma-sensitive education practices.
Link: Susan E. Craig - Trauma-Sensitive Schools
Kristin Souers and Pete Hall
Expertise: Authors of Fostering Resilient Learners, focusing on trauma-sensitive practices in education.
Link: Fostering Resilient Learners
Additional Resources
American Psychological Association (APA) - Trauma and Violence
Description: Provides resources and research on trauma, including how it affects learning and strategies for intervention.
Link: APA Trauma Resources
Center on the Developing Child - Harvard University
Description: Offers research and resources on early childhood development and the impact of trauma.
Link: Center on the Developing Child
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