Program

Special Education M.A.

Number of Pages

62

Year Approved

2024

First Advisor

Cavalier, Meghan

Second Reader

Julie Winn

Abstract

There has been a growing recognition of the profound impact of trauma on students' academic achievement, behavior, and overall well-being. Schools play a critical role in supporting students affected by trauma, and implementing a trauma-informed approach within educational settings has emerged as a crucial strategy for creating safe and nurturing environments to improve learning. The essential components of how to implement when implementing the essential components of a trauma-informed approach, the focus should involve collaboration and partnership with mental health professionals, community organizations, and families. These essential components are to ensure that students receive comprehensive support for each of their unique needs. The focus of a trauma-informed school should be to equip educators with knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to effectively support traumatized students and to create trauma-sensitive learning through offering high quality staff training and professional development opportunities. By implementing a trauma-informed approach, schools can promote the well-being and academic success of all students. Implementing a trauma-informed approach in the school settings is to also foster a safe environment, culture of sensitivity, empathy and to teach resilience.

Degree Name

Special Education M.A.

Document Type

Masterʼs thesis

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