Target Audience:  Special education teachers, general education teachers, behavior interventionists

Join us for a professional development session titled “Trauma and Its Impacts” designed for both special education and general education teachers. This in-depth training will explore the profound effects of trauma on student learning and behavior, drawing insights from the books Educating Traumatized Students and The Poverty Problem. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how trauma, especially in the context of poverty, influences students’ cognitive and emotional development, leading to challenges in the classroom. Through the lens of these powerful resources, teachers will learn practical strategies for creating trauma-sensitive classrooms that foster resilience, trust, and positive relationships. This session will equip educators with the knowledge and tools needed to support traumatized students and reduce barriers to learning, ensuring every student can thrive despite their circumstances. This will be an all-day, in-person training held at the CKEC Training Facility in Lexington, KY. For more information, contact maggie.hartlage@ckec.org.  6 Hours PD/EILA credit