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- The purpose of this book is to both support schools in their creation of trauma sensitive school systems and classrooms and provide practical strategies for educators to implement in the classroom.
- About the Author: Colleen Lelli, Ed.D. is an Associate Professor in the Educational Specialists Department and the Director of the Center for Children of Trauma and Domestic Violence Education at Cabrini University.
- 174 Pages
- Education, Violence & Harassment
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About the Book
The purpose of this book is to both support schools in their creation of trauma sensitive school systems and classrooms and provide practical strategies for educators to implement in the classroom.Book Synopsis
The purpose of this book is to both support schools in their creation of trauma sensitive school systems and classrooms and provide practical strategies for educators to implement in the classroom.
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As an educator for over 20 years I have taught numerous students who have experienced trauma in their lives. The challenges of meeting their academic, social and emotional needs can be incredibly overwhelming. Now, with the expertise of Dr. Collen Lelli, educators not only have the knowledge and tangible, evidence-based strategies to address the needs of children who have experienced trauma, but also the critical skills needed to mitigate the post-secondary trauma often experienced by teachers who work with this vulnerable population.
Colleen Lelli is a trauma expert in her region and has put together an exhaustive review of the literature on trauma as it presents across the developmental spectrum. In her book, she recommends easy-to-follow ideas to help any teacher achieve a trauma sensitive, resilience-based classroom. There is something in here for everyone, beginners and more advanced trauma-informed practitioners, alike!
Lelli has written a concise text on the importance of understanding students' backgrounds and how trauma can impact daily educational experiences. She evaluates the research, compiles the literature, and presents it to readers in an easily digestible manner. Given current traumatic events that have happened over the past year--a global pandemic, civil and political unrest--this book's release is well timed. The text is organized into three parts. The first introduces readers to important concepts related to childhood trauma. The second part discusses how trauma can affect students and strategies that can assist them. The third part gives readers specific approaches to educating and supporting students, specifically through reading and writing acquisition. Lelli strikes the right balance between educating teachers on how and why trauma can impact students' behavior in the classroom and offering clear-cut strategies and tools to help children succeed by instructing them not only in basic subjects such as reading, writing, and math but also teaching them the skills of resiliency, grit, and a growth mindset. Highly recommended. General readers through faculty; professionals.
About the Author
Colleen Lelli, Ed.D. is an Associate Professor in the Educational Specialists Department and the Director of the Center for Children of Trauma and Domestic Violence Education at Cabrini University. Dr. Lelli brings close to 25 years of experience in the education field and has published, researched and presented widely while providing teachers and professionals key strategies to support children of trauma to learn effectively in the classroom.
