Video Resources
HOPE Framework
A video summary of the HOPE Framework — Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences. Explores the positive experiences that support children’s growth and development into healthy, resilient adults.
By Tufts Medical Center
6 Principles of TIC
A video that defines the common language for evolving school culture around concepts of Safety, Trustworthiness & transparency, Peer support, Collaboration & mutuality, Empowerment & choice, Cultural, historical & gender issues.
By Trauma Informed Oregon
Making Sure Each Child Is Known | Edutopia
A middle school uses a simple strategy to build deeper connections between teachers and students.
By Edutopia
Integrating SEL/Resilience with PBIS
A video about integrating strengths-based, resilience skills into existing school climate initiatives, including Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
By Dovetail Learning
Misconceptions of Trauma Informed Care in Schools
A video that identifies ten common misconceptions of trauma informed care in schools.
By Trauma Informed Oregon
Print Resources
Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education
A book that asks educators to shift equity to the center as they consider policies and professional development around trauma-informed practices.
By Alex Shervin Venet and W.W. Norton & Company
Education Standards of Practice for Trauma Informed Care
A tool for multilevel teams within educational settings. These guidelines are intended to provide benchmarks for planning and monitoring progress and a means to highlight accomplishments.
By Trauma Informed Oregon
Trauma-informed Design Evaluation Tool for K-12 Schools
A tool intended for use by educators, school administrators, and designers. The evaluation tool guides the user through a self-reflective process focused on school design conditions and how these may raise or lower stress levels of students and staff.
By J. Davis Harte, PhD; Janet Roche, MDS; Christine Cowart, MA; Molly Pierce, MS, OTR/L; Kelsey Jones, MDS candidate
Review Tool for School Policies, Protocols, Procedures & Documents: Examination Using a Trauma-Sensitive School Lens
A review tool for school policies, protocols, procedures & documents.
Adapted by the Wisconsin Department of Instruction
Missouri Model for Trauma-Informed Schools
A high overview for educators that introduces foundational trauma related language and processes to support schools that are interested in beginning the journey to become trauma informed.
By The Missouri Model for Trauma-Informed Schools
School Initiative Acronym Journey Map
A visual teaching tool with accompanying dialogue prompts for use by school and education leadership teams. It is intended to help school communities visualize the similarities, differences, and desired outcomes of common campus support initiatives.
By National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth, and Mental Health (NTAAC)
Building Resilience In Students Impacted By Adverse Childhood Experiences
Nearly half of all children have been exposed to at least one ACE. These students often enter school with behaviors that don’t blend well with the typical school environment. This workbook-style resource shows K-12 educators how to make a whole-school change, where strategies are integrated from curb to classroom.
By Victoria Elaine Romero, Ricky Robertson, Amber Nicole Warner