Trauma Responsive Schools in District 211 Supporting Student Success
Illinois Association of School Boards Position Statement 1.01 THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS SHALL URGE its member districts to develop educational programs so as to maximize educational opportunities for students by fully utilizing teacher and staff potential, community resources, and physical facilities. The goal of each district shall be to serve the interest, talents, and needs of each child through an outstanding well-balanced program. The Association shall also encourage its members to increase their awareness of the Mental Health Code (405 ILCS 49/15) which supports developments and implementation of a plan to incorporate social and emotional standards as part of the Illinois Learning Standards. School personnel are encouraged to implement trauma-responsive practices to support student success within a trauma-responsive school framework. – Adopted November 2019
Trauma Responsive School Framework Family member attempted/died by suicide Victim of abuse Economic Hardship Adverse Childhood Witness to violence Experiences in the Family instability home/community (ACEs)
Trauma Responsive School Framework • 64% of adults have at least one. • If a person has one, 87% chance the person has two or more. • 4 ACEs? • twice as likely to be a smoker • seven times as likely to be an alcoholic • 200 times as likely to attempt suicide ACEs Source: CDC – Kaiser ACE Study
Trauma Responsive School Practices in District 211 • Social-emotional self-regulation • Academic achievement • School attendance School • Intervention referrals Culture
Trauma Responsive School Culture in District 211 Develop Supportive, Regulate Promote Build a Sense Foster Caring, & Emotions & Academic of School Resiliency Trusting Behaviors Engagement Community Relationships Elements of District 211’s Trauma Responsive School Culture
Develop Supportive, Trusting, Caring Relationships Trusted Adults (grades 9-11) • Two school staff members • One adult outside of school Trusted Adults (grade 12) • One school staff member • Two adults outside of school
Develop Supportive, Trusting, Caring Relationships Teachers School Resource Officer
Develop Supportive, Trusting, Caring Relationships Maintenance Staff Student Supervisors
Regulate Emotions and Behaviors Yoga Music
Regulate Emotions and Behaviors Peace Circle Mentoring
Regulate Emotions and Behaviors ??? Sensory Room Supported Learning Center
Foster Resiliency
Foster Resiliency
Resilience enables us to thrive, not just survive...
Every Day Counts
Promote Academic Engagement Academic Interventions • Hawk Academic Center (HAC) • Study Lab • Seminar A’s and B’s = 0 Points Seminar = 0 - 7 Points C’s = 1 Point Study Lab = 8 – 16 Points D’s = 8 Points HAC = 17 + Points F’s/INC = 16 Points
Build Sense of School Community
Build Sense of School Community
Build Sense of School Community
Next Steps… 2019- 2020- Beyond 2020 2021 School Culture
Trauma Responsive School Culture in District 211 Questions?
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