Certificate of Completion Requirements:
Watch all 10 classes, 4 of which are live webinars (attendance is strongly recommended, however they are recorded) and take all associated quizzes, which can be re-taken
If you are unable to attend any of the 3 consultation groups live, you have the option of turning in questions that we will discuss, as each session is recorded.
Credit Requirements: To register for CSU credit see links below
The course can be taken for ONE or TWO credits.
Cost: $65 paid to CSU for each credit along with CSU registration
Watch all 10 classes, 4 of which are live webinars (attendance is strongly recommended, however they are recorded) and take all associated quizzes, which can be re-taken
If you are unable to attend any of the 3 consultation groups live, you have the option of turning in questions that we will discuss, as each session is recorded. You must watch the recording and turn in a brief write up of your thoughts.
To receive credit, you must complete the following assignments outside of class time:
Textbooks:
For educators: School and Classroom Perspectives
- Desautels, Lori (2020) Connections Over Compliance: Rewiring Our Perceptions of Discipline.
For school-based mental health professionals: Mental health Perspective
- Dion, Lisa (2018). Aggression in Play Therapy: A Neurobiological Approach for Integrating Intensity.
General Assignment Overview: (For information on specific assignments scroll down page)
- Section 1 post on forum.
- Developmental perspective research & write up – OPTION 1*
- Brain and Body State research & write up – OPTION 2*
- Listen to the 20 minute podcast called “How Trying to be Calm Gets in the Way of Regulation” and write a one page reflection paper.
- Section 2 post on forum.
- Section 3 post of forum.
- Complete a regulatory focused social-emotional behavior plan.
*Professionals working with other adults can chose one of these two assignments.
*Educators complete Option 2
The course is Pass/Fail
Points | Activity |
15 | 3 Posts and responses on learning platform forum |
30 | Developmental perspective research & write up, OR Brain and Body State research & write up |
25 | Listen to podcast & write reflection paper |
30 | Complete Regulatory focused social-emotional behavior plan |
25 | Class attendance and participation with completed quizzes for each class |
Total Points 125 | Passing Grade for one credit 50 points
Passing Grade for two credits 95 points |
To receive credit you must register with CSU, and pay their $65 per credit hour fee. You can do so by clicking on the two following documents: You must register with CSU by May 10th, 2024 to be eligible for credit.
Evolution of a Trauma-Informed Educator Spring 2024 Registration Information
Specific Assignments and Materials
To turn in assignments, please upload to your goggle drive folder. The link was provided by your instructor.
SECTION 1:
Assignments
- Post: As you have looked at your own, and others’ behaviors through a brain state and stress response lens, what have you noticed? How has using this lens impacted your thinking and/or behaviors? Post Due 2/6/24
- Developmental perspective research & write up PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH OTHER ADULTS Paper Due 2/20/24
- Brain and Body State research & write up EDUCATORS OR PROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH OTHER ADULTS Paper Due 2/20/24
Materials
- Research and Write-Up Assignment Instructions
- Developmental Perspective Template
- Brain and Body State Template
SECTION 2:
Assignments
- Listen to the 20-minute podcast called “How Trying to be Calm Gets in the Way of Regulation” and write a one page reflection paper. Due 3/27/24
- Posts: As you think about using the concepts of Braindrops, Learning Tools and somatosensory regulation, what challenges and benefits do you perceive Understanding that co-regulation starts with us, also has challenges and benefits. What do you see as the biggest challenges, and what are your thoughts for addressing them? Due 4/3/24
Materials
- Lessons From the Playroom Podcast Reflection Paper Instructions
- Lessons From the Playroom Podcast #118: How Trying to be Calm Gets in the Way of Regulation
SECTION 3:
Assignments
- Post: Understanding that relationship dynamics are complicated and based on past associations and patterns can help us recognize that how a student is behaving is “not about us.” How does seeing behavior and dynamics through this lens impact your own thinking and behavior? Due 4/17/24
- Complete a regulatory focused social-emotional behavior plan. Instructions and forms are below. Please have a specific student in mind and create a plan that you will be able to implement. Layered Social-Emotional Behavior Plans will be discussed in our final two classes. Due 5/8/24
Materials