Trauma Learning Modules from Va Tiered Systems of Supports (VTSS)

These online modules from the Virginia Department of Education’s Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports project. They are designed for school personnel to support the journey to becoming a trauma-sensitive school.

The six modules are focused on the following topics:

  • Module 1: Introduction to Trauma and Becoming a Trauma-Sensitive School
  • Module 2: Families and Communities as Partners
  • Module 3: How Trauma Impacts Learning
  • Module 4: Strategies and Classroom Practices (academic, social-emotional learning, trauma-sensitive environments, regulation, cognitive problem solving, relationships, school-wide discipline, self-care)
  • Module 5: Implementation and Systems (division, staff, administrators)
  • Module 6: Resilience
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