Trauma Sensitive Education and De-Escalation
Is your staff feeling overwhelmed by escalating classroom challenges? Are you ready to arm them with the knowledge to recognize and navigate the stages of behavior escalation, empowering them to de-escalate effectively and create a safe learning environment for all students?
In this 2-Hour PD, participants gain understanding of student behavior from a trauma lens, and learn how to address misbehavior by recognizing the stages of escalation and learning concrete de-escalation strategies.
Professional Development Outcomes:
Learn and unpack the domains of trauma impairment that students can experience and how it may impact their behavior in the classroom
Equip teachers with the skills to identify stages of the escalation cycle and concrete strategies that they can employ to de-escalate and best support students
Apply learning to realistic scenarios to foster reflection and intentionality when responding to student outlier behavior aligned with school student conduct
Is your leadership team caught in a cycle of reactive responses to challenging behavior? Break free with our training, equipping your teachers with concrete strategies to proactively address misbehavior and provide the support students truly need.
2-Hour Trauma Sensitive Education and De-Escalation Agenda
What is trauma?
Case Study: Domains of Trauma
De-Escalation Protocol Framework
Trauma Informed Strategies
Application of Learning
Question and Answers
Are your teachers tired of feeling helpless in the face of student behavior issues? Help them take charge of classroom dynamics by applying trauma-informed approaches and realistic scenario-based learning, gaining the confidence and skills to respond with intentionality and empathy.
What’s Included?
120 - 180 minutes Interactive Session
Interactive Handout & Resource
1 Pre-Facilitation Meeting
1 Debrief Meeting
Optional Add-Ons:
School Observation and Feedback
Strategy Practice & Feedback Cycle
About Your Facilitator
Diana Williams is a strategic and innovative educator with years of experience advocating with families of students in special education. She works to ensure that students receive the proper supports and accommodations to be academically successful within public charter schools. Starting her career as a K-2 teacher in Camden, New Jersey, she has spent the last 5 years working asa Special Education administrator in Brooklyn, NY. Most notably, Diana serves as the Assistant Director of Special Education for KIPP New Jersey and has previously spearheaded the founding and expansion of the special education department at Ivy Hill Preparatory Charter School in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to the work she does within the school, Diana also has served as a graduate advisor and adjunct for teachers seeking special education certification at the Relay Graduate School of Education. She has also consulted for schools throughout the country expanding their special education program and offerings. Diana earned her Master of Teaching degree and from the Relay Graduate School of Education and her B.A. from American University. She currently holds her general education certification in grades K-6 in New Jersey and New York, as well as her special education certification in New York.
