As a former special education teacher and school counselor in Iowa, Ms. Jen has more than 15 years of experience providing support to young people and the educators who serve them. As a popular teacher trainer, trauma expert, and author, Ms. Jen shows fellow educators what works and why when it comes to building trauma-sensitive schools. With a unique ability to connect with students, educators, other helpers, and parents, Ms. Jen is devoted to facilitating school-wide trauma-sensitive transformation through effective professional development paired with school consultation. Within minutes of working with her, educators know they are learning from someone who understands the real struggles of every day teaching and learning—and believe that change benefiting educators, students, and entire school communities is possible.

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As some prepare to transition from virtual learning to face-to-face instruction within school buildings, educators, students, and their families may be feeling increased levels of stress. In this short video, hear Ms. Jen’s words of advice for those returning to brick-and-mortar settings.

Is your school trauma-sensitive?

What are the principles of building trauma-sensitive learning environments, and how can you apply them in your school? Find out in this engaging seminar.

Jen Alexander will introduce you to all the essentials of trauma-sensitive PreK–12 learning environments—and explicitly teach you how to use trauma-informed response to intervention to meet the needs of all students. Attend this engaging seminar with your team, and come away ready to help every student feel safe and ready to learn.

Free Webinars

• Help for Stressed Educators During COVID-19: Noticing and Meeting Teacher Needs as Schools Reopen
• Supporting Stressed Students During COVID-19: Noticing and Meeting Children’s Needs As Schools Reopen
• Trauma-Sensitive Student Support During School Closures: Practical Strategies for Helping Caregivers Help Kids
• Building Trauma-Sensitive Schools by Helping Students Get Regulated

Blog Posts

• 12 Things School Leaders Should Do to Support Their Staff This Year
• Notice the Need, Meet the Need: A Q&A with Jen Alexander on Trauma-Sensitive Back-to-School Plans
• 14 Strategies for Connecting with Families this Year
• Reassuring Connections: 4 Brookes Authors Share Tips for Supporting Stressed-Out Students
• 11 Things You Can Do Right Now to Build a More Trauma-Sensitive Classroom
• 10 Essentials for Promoting Young Children’s Social-Emotional Development