Virtual Workshop: Trauma-Sensitive Practices That Challenge Racial Harm in Schools
From Awareness to Action: Trauma-Sensitive Practices That Challenge Racial Harm in Schools
Workshop Info
Workshop Info
Companion Materials
Companion Materials
Each attendee will receive a digital packet that includes handouts and worksheets.
Disrupting and Preventing Racial Trauma Using UDL
A Guide for Trauma-Sensitive Educators
By Jen Alexander, M.A., NCC, SB-RPT, and Andratesha Fritzgerald
In this one-of-a-kind resource—part of a series of laminated quick guides for preK–12 educators—you’ll get foundational guidance on disrupting and preventing racial trauma in your school using the principles of the widely used UDL framework. Jen Alexander and Andratesha Fritzgerald give you an accessible introduction to this critical topic, encourage deep thinking and engagement through “Try This!” exercises, and give you ready-to-use tips for applying trauma-sensitive, anti-racist practices in your daily work.
Meet the Presenters
Jen Alexander, M.A., NCC, SB-RPT
Author | Trauma-Sensitive Schools Expert
As a licensed special education teacher, professional school counselor, trauma expert, author, and leader in the movement to build trauma-sensitive schools, Ms. Jen has more than 20 years of experience providing support to young people and educators who serve them. She is the author of multiple books and resources on trauma, including the bestseller Building Trauma-Sensitive Schools: Your Guide to Creating Safe, Supportive Learning Environments for All Students.
Andratesha Fritzgerald
Author | International Speaker | UDL & Antiracism Leader
Andratesha Fritzgerald is an author, international speaker, presenter, and facilitator who exhibits an audacious perseverance that calls organizations to evolve into inclusive antiracist safe zones for all learners. She has over twenty years in education as a teacher, curriculum specialist, administrator, and director. Her award-winning book Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning: Building Expressways to Success has equipped schools, districts, colleges, universities, and organizations to begin the brave actions needed to address equity in education.
