Traumatized Child: The Effects of Stress, Trauma, and Violence on Student Learning

[Online Course] This course is designed to help teachers identify the signs of stress, trauma and/or violence in their students. Specific factors that exist in families and communities where stress and violence are common will be discussed. A focus of this course is to help teachers understand the special learning needs of the student who is experiencing stress, trauma or violence in his/her life and how to meet his/her needs in the regular classroom. Working with parents and community agencies is also emphasized.