Trauma informed practices

In the world of education, it is important to have interventions and supports available to help students with social, emotional, behavioral intelligence as well as support them academically. We need to teach students how to properly advocate for their needs, because "when teachers advocate for all students, including those who others in education have traditionally ignored or dismissed, they are teaching for social justice." (Jill Bradley-Levine, 2018, page 52) Teaching and supporting students builds the foundation needed to make systemic changes to the inequitable education system, as well as address and break the unintentional fallacy of making trauma a cynical experience within families. Having a multi-tiered system of support, along with positive behavioral interventions and supports allows for a holistic approach to  student success. 


References 

Jill Bradley-Levine (2018). International Journal of Teacher Leadership, Advocacy as a Practice of Critical Teacher Leadership, Volume 9, Number 1, Spring 2018

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