Professional Certificate in Trauma & Special Education
-- viewing nowThe Professional Certificate in Trauma & Special Education is a crucial course designed to meet the growing industry demand for educators equipped to support students with trauma and special needs. By blending trauma-informed practices with special education strategies, this program empowers learners to create inclusive, supportive, and effective learning environments.
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Here are the essential units for a Professional Certificate in Trauma & Special Education:
• Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Learning: This unit covers the different types of trauma, the prevalence of trauma in children and adolescents, and the effects of trauma on learning, behavior, and social-emotional development.
• Creating Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms: This unit provides strategies for creating safe and supportive learning environments for students who have experienced trauma, including the use of positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), social-emotional learning (SEL), and restorative practices.
• Teaching Strategies for Traumatized Students: This unit explores evidence-based teaching strategies that can help traumatized students learn and succeed, such as mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and scaffolded instruction.
• Special Education and Trauma: This unit examines the intersection of special education and trauma, including the identification and assessment of trauma-related disabilities, the development of individualized education programs (IEPs) for traumatized students, and the role of special education professionals in supporting students who have experienced trauma.
• Trauma-Informed Leadership: This unit explores the role of school leaders in creating trauma-informed schools, including the development of policies and practices that promote trauma-sensitive cultures and climates, the provision of professional development for staff, and the establishment of partnerships with community organizations.
• Family and Community Engagement: This unit emphasizes the importance of family and community engagement in supporting traumatized students, including strategies for building trusting relationships with families, addressing cultural and linguistic diversity, and collaborating with community organizations to provide wraparound services.
• Self-Care for Trauma Workers: This unit highlights the importance of self-care for educators and other professionals who work with traumatized students, including strategies for managing stress, preventing burnout, and promoting
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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