The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is offering a half-day workshop titled “Trauma-Informed Classrooms”.
Why are some students negatively impacted by trauma and others able to rebound and experience life success? The answer to this question is intricately tied to the role genetics, temperament, culture, and poverty all play in shaping the human brain. Recent findings in neuroscience have greatly advanced the understanding of trauma and its impact on behavior and learning. More exciting are the findings that concrete steps can be taken by schools and community partners to reduce the impact of trauma. This training will explain:
This training is being offered at no cost to K-12 division administrators, principals, assistant principals, emergency managers, crisis team members, and law enforcement serving in schools.
The instructor for these workshops is Horacio Sanchez. Horacio helps schools look into the science and biology/physiology behind what motivates, and sometimes challenges our students most. His energizing presentation will speak to your mind, touch your heart, and move you to a renewed sense of purpose and direction in working with children and people in general. Horacio has been a teacher, school administrator, Mental Health Director and Consultant to the Department of Education in NC, PA, and other states. He is currently the president of Resiliency Inc., which provides behavioral solutions through award-winning mental health and educational programs. His approach combines brain-based science, research and experience in the field of education into a framework that helps agencies and educators modify instruction in order to improve academic performance for all students, as well as designing educational climates that maximize student behavior and academic achievement.
Law enforcement officers serving in schools who complete this workshop are eligible to receive partial in-service credit hours.
There is no fee to attend this workshop. All training materials will be provided.
Participants are responsible for their transportation, meals, and lodging arrangements and expenses.
Pre-registration is required.