I am considering alternative special education teacher certification in Missouri (St. Louis), preferably in a LD/ED or (second choice) cross categorical class in a K-12 school district that is integrating trauma-informed practice. Please do reach out to me if you know of a school district that uses alternative certification agreements and is pursing trauma-informed organizational development. I realize this may be a tall order. Thanks in advance.
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Denise, thanks for sharing. I am not aware of any programs that offer such a certificate for educators. I'd appreciate any information that you have on any program or movement to make this happen. Our educational system is in great need of early intervention with our students and families struggling with trauma and the impact it has on their ability to function without labels and judgement. Blessings, Jim
Hi Jim,
Missouri offers alternative certification, in general. I am looking for districts in the St. Louis area that use alternative certification to fulfill staffing needs. My practice and dissertation is focused on trauma-informed care. So, it would be great to work in a district that is also working to increase trauma-informed practice. I hope that makes sense.
Hi Pamela,
Oregon is investing millions into pilot schools implementing trauma-informed practices. They are hiring Trauma Coaches for each school...that's a long way from St Louis
Wishing you the best. Jim
Oregon is quite the ways from StL. Sounds like a necessary innovation. I'll be curious to see the developmental trajectory of that project. Thanks for sharing, Jim.
-Denise
Denise,
I am so sorry that I did not see this earlier. I realize this post is from August and it may be too late for this information. I do know of a school district near you that is implementing trauma informed care. The district is Francis Howell School District, I have contacts available if you are interested.
~Jackie
Jim,
You and I spoke sometime ago ...I am Chris Anderson's niece...and am working on my dissertation on trauma-informed practices in schools. Can you provide a little more information about the trauma coaches in Oregon..where this is happening, specifically?
Thank you!
Summer
