There is ever-increasing awareness of both the prevalence of trauma in the school-aged population and the impact such experiences have on the developing brain.  The impact has a profound effect on children’s ability to regulate their emotions, manage their behavior, and learn the academic material.  This presentation will help nurses, counselors, and other school staff to:

• Appreciate the prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and their impact on health and cognitive development

• Recognize behavior and learning difficulties among students which can be indicative of trauma reactions

• Understand the elements of trauma sensitive schools, and how to implement them in their district.

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