trauma informed educator lab (TIEL)

Cohort

4-week community lab or
12-week lab with focus area
Two focus areas: Youth | Community
Labs are in-person and virtual
Practicums
Mentor Meetings
RESTORE Kit and Lab Playbook for each participant

Organization / Professional Development Group

Half-day | 2-day | Full week training lab
Customizable focus areas
In-person with virtual options
Participant training materials

The space for educators to make trauma informed care a practice in their own life and an intentional way to hold space for others.

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Who's this for?

TIEL is for any individual or group serving in an advocacy or instructional role. We celebrate the term educator to simply mean anybody who is responsible for teaching and contributes to another's learning development.

What will I learn?

Self-care, Emotion regulation and Reflection
Empathy for Self and Others
Identities and Systems
Foundations of Trauma
Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma
Youth and Trauma
Neurobiology of trauma
Behaviors of trauma
Educators as Healers (mindset, language, behavior)
Trauma Theory
Sensory-based strategies for healing
Trauma-informed care in practice
Recognizing, celebrating and creating patterns of resilience

What is the cost?

The cost for individuals participating in the three month long Trauma-Informed Educator Lab cohort is $850. Community-based cohorts are $650 for participants. Organizations and schools interested in hosting an internal TIEL or participating in a cohort as a group for professional development should reach out to discuss the specific need.

Are there scholarship opportunities?

Scholarships are based on financial need and educators with marginalized identities. Payment plans are also available. A school, agency, or organization may choose to sponsor their own educator/educator team for professional development.

Which TIEL is for me?

Community cohorts are exposed to broader trauma informed perspectives appropriate for supporting adults and youth. The 4-week timeframe is focused on classroom hours, utilizing resources and introductory skill practice. The 12-week TIEL cohort is designed for depth, learning frameworks across settings, real world experience, and mentorship. There are two focus areas offered for this cohort: school and community.

Is there a certification or license attached to the TIEL?

Participation in TIEL does not result in any certification or licensure of any kind. At the conclusion of the cohort, educators will receive a certification of completion.