Making trauma sensitivity a regular part of how our schools function requires everyone - parents, educators, and behavioral health providers - working together in advocacy for our students.
A trauma-sensitive school is one in which all students feel safe and supported. It is a school where the impact of trauma on learning is at the center of the educational mission. It is a place where an ongoing, inquiry-based process allows for the necessary teamwork, coordination, creativity and sharing of responsibiity for all students. Lastly, it is a district with educators who are continuously learning about the effects of trauma on students.
The School District of Amery staff are intent upon giving the best of ourselves to our students each and every day. To achieve this, it is imperative that we understand the school experience of our children.
Over the last few years, the school experience for our students has been more inconsistent than ever before. This unpredicatability has likely increased the level of trauma in the lives of our children. Now more than ever, we must be aware of our students' needs - socially, emotionally, and academically.
Making trauma sensitivity a regular part of how our schools function requires everyone - parents, educators, and behavioral health providers - working together in advocacy for our students. The trauma sensitive schools approach will be an ever-present component of our educational landscape as we adjust back to normalcy in the upcoming school year.
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