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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?