Trauma-Sensitive Schools

The San Diego County of Office of Education is committed to supporting school districts, schools, students, and families with trauma-informed resources for schools. Our goal is to support the removal of barriers that impact student success.

Information for Schools

• American Psychological Association – Children and Trauma 
• Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for School Personnel
• National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• San Diego County ACEs Connection

Whole-School Approaches

• Creating, Supporting, and Sustaining Trauma-Informed Schools: A System Framework
• Leading Trauma-Sensitive Schools Action Guide
• Preparing Schools to Meet the Needs of Students Coping with Trauma and Toxic Stress
• Trauma-Informed, Resilience-Oriented School Toolkit

Trauma-Informed Resources for the Classroom

• Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event
• Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators (PDF)
• Looking at Strategies in the Classroom to Support Students

 

Information for Parents/Caregivers

• Buffering the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) (also available in Spanish)

 

Trauma-Informed Training Resources

• Office of the California Surgeon General Safe Spaces

 

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