Did you know that two out of three
school children have been exposed to a traumatic event? Did you know that
exposure to trauma can dramatically increase the likelihood that a child is
retained, and can decrease his or her ability to perform in school? It is
critical that anyone working children, particularly in a school setting,
understand and manage behaviors
exhibited by the growing number of children with trauma histories.
In order to respond to the
ever-increasing need for trauma education, Mental Health America of Greater
Houston’s Center for School Behavioral Health has partnered with Region 4 to
host its first annual conference: Educator Strategies for Addressing Student
Trauma. The conference will balance both the clinical and classroom perspectives
of childhood trauma, and offer attendees ready-to-use resources and strategies
from expert speakers. The day will consist of two breakout sessions, two
keynote speakers and an "unconference." In addition to online-access to handouts, PowerPoints and additional conference materials, attendees will receive
post-conference materials developed from the breakout sessions and keynote
lectures. The conference will also include an exhibition featuring community
organizations, behavioral health providers and other key stakeholders.