
FELLOWSHIP
THE CONNECTED KIDS & DR. BARBARA SORRELS
FELLOWSHIP IN TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE EDUCATION
Effecting change and bringing hope and healing to teachers and children
Trauma-responsive practice for classroom teachers
Understanding the impact of trauma on development systems and the implications for classroom practice
To register, contact krista@connectedkids.org
WHO IS IT FOR:
Preschool & Elementary-level educators and principals
*Must attend as a cohort: 1 administrator & 2 teachers
WHEN & WHERE:
June 14-16 & 19-20, 2023 (total of 5 days)
Union High School - Tulsa, OK
THE EXPERIENCE:
Continuous connections to the everyday classroom and the real issues educators face daily.
Case studies, vignettes, play plans, whole group/mini/small group lessons, anxiety balls, and more!
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PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO:
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Demonstrate knowledge of the core principles of child development and the impact of trauma on the physical, social/emotional and cognitive domains of development.
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Understand their own developmental history and how it impacts day-to-day functioning in the classroom.
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Have a plan for personal growth and self-care.
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Design and implement a plan for creating a trauma-responsive classroom that includes environmental. preventative and in-the-moment strategies.
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Develop and implement a toolbox of strategies for responsding to behavior challenges.
CORE KNOWLEDGE:
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Principles of Brain Development
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The Attachment Process
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The Cognitive Impact of Trauma
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Self-Regulation and Executive Function
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Teachers as Agents of Change
REQUIREMENTS & FEES
REQUIREMENTS
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Schools teams & principal participation to ensure in-house support and accountability to new learning.
FEES
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$5,000 per cohort/team which includes 1 principal / 2 teachers
Upon registration and acceptance, we will contact you to determine payment method and/or payment schedule.
BY REGISTERING, YOU CONFIRM YOUR COMMITMENT TO THE FOLLOWING:
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Attending the entire fellowship June 14-16 & 19-20, 2023 (total of 5 days).
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Reading introductory articles that will be provided before the training
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Participation in pre and post assessments that will be administered before and after the fellowship to assess effectiveness of training. These will be anonymously administered.
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2 additional 1-day residencies with my entire co-hort.
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Hour-long webinars to develop problem solving skills monthly.
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Implementation of a teacher action research project in which I implement at least one trauma responsive strategy and collect data on the effectiveness of such strategy. (Dr. Sorrels and her team will be available for support)
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To register, contact krista@connectedkids.org