Trauma-Sensitive School Leadership

<p>Many educators have heard about the need to implement trauma-sensitive practices in order to help students heal and succeed. But what does this look like on a day-to-day basis? What does it require of teachers and of those who lead them?</p><p><br></p><p>In <em>Trauma-Sensitive School Leadership</em> Bill Ziegler Dave Ramage Andrea Parson and Justin Foster provide a framework to guide administrators and their teams through the process. With reference to research and their own experience as teachers counselors and school leaders the authors explain how to</p><p><br></p><p>��      Develop empathetic and supportive relationships<em> </em>among students and staff.</p><p>��      Identify biases and barriers that hinder educators' ability to support learners affected by trauma.</p><p>��      Design all-school events and daily lesson plans to minimize the likelihood of retraumatizing vulnerable students. </p><p>��      Retool discipline practices and physical spaces to foster a more trauma-sensitive culture and climate. </p><p>��      Establish supports to help teachers and other staff deal with secondary trauma. </p><p><br></p><p>Accepting students for who they are and responding compassionately to their needs leads to greater success in academics and life. With 50 recommended strategies and real-life examples of trauma-informed healing practices <em>Trauma-Sensitive School Leadership</em> can help you transform your school to better serve your students.</p>