Growing evidence supports the important relationship between trauma and academic failure. The trauma-sensitive schools movement presents a new vision for promoting children's success. This book introduces this promising approach and provides K-5 education professionals with clear explanations of current research and dozens of practical, creative ideas.

Growing evidence supports the important relationship between trauma and academic failure. Along with the failure of zero tolerance policies to resolve issues of school safety and a new understanding of childrens disruptive behavior, educators are changing the way they view childrens academic and social problems. In response, the trauma-sensitive schools movement presents a new vision for promoting childrens success. This book introduces this promising approach and provides K5 education professionals with clear explanations of current research and dozens of practical, creative ideas.