For the next three years, three "care coaches" are training Central OR schools' staff on how to help students overcome trauma. This is made possible thanks to a $1.5 million grant from nonprofits Central OR Health Council and Better Together. bendbulletin.com/localstate/751…

We're excited to get started on today's #PromiseChat on trauma-informed practice, who's joining us today?!

A3.2: Better Together partnered with a local organization (TRACEs) to offer training to all of the adults (from principals to custodians) in their schools #PromiseChat tracesco.org

"There is no more effective neurobiological intervention than a safe relationship." Bruce D. Perry, M.D.,Ph.D. #promisechat

Relationships are the heart of trauma informed interventions- our job is to know our students, meet them where they are and develop a responsive plan. #promisechat

Avoid exclusionary practices, inconsistent routines, hidden curriculum, and zero tolerance policies. #promisechat

Have a leader champion this work, get staff trained and review policies and procedures with a Trauma Informed lens. Central OR Care Coaches created a needs assessment to guide our work with schools in the region. We have already seen change begin! #promisechat