Trauma Informed Microenvironments

Educators around the country are concerned that their students (and teachers) are feeling the stress and anxiety around COVID-19 and its toll on student learning, behaviors and expectations. Research has shown the “trauma” of this pandemic will alter students learning trajectory if not assessed and addressed.

This presentation will examine the path to post- traumatic growth and the how classroom design is an integral way that schools can respond to the needs of students who have experienced trauma.