The Building Student Resiliency course equips educators with the knowledge and strategies needed to support students impacted by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Focused on trauma‑informed teaching, the program explores how trauma affects the brain, behavior, and learning, while guiding educators in implementing compassionate, proactive, and developmentally appropriate instructional practices. Designed for those working with our youngest and most vulnerable learners, this course emphasizes resilience, relationship‑building, and school‑wide transformation.
Module 1: Adverse Childhood Experiences
Understanding ACEs, educator self‑care, and student wellness
Module 2: Effects of Trauma on the Brain
Trauma, brain development, behavior, and learning
Module 3: Differentiating Interventions
Trauma‑informed strategies, behavior support, and relationship‑building
Module 4: From Theory to Practice
Implementing, evaluating, and sustaining trauma‑informed practices
Following completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
Describe the three categories of adverse childhood experiences and their impact on teaching and learning.
Explain how trauma affects brain development, behavior, and academic performance.
Apply trauma‑informed and resilience‑building instructional strategies in the classroom.
Differentiate interventions to support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
Build authentic, trust‑based relationships that promote belonging and safety.
Evaluate and adapt classroom and school practices to align with trauma‑informed frameworks.
Incorporate self‑care and reflective practices to reduce burnout and compassion fatigue.
Certificate of completion
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.