We know the value of being able to access professional learning opportunities. We also recognize that finding time to fit it in can be a struggle.  That is why we designed online courses for you to access at your convenience.

We have put a great deal of time and planning into the courses developed via our online platform.  We plan to continue to add courses over time that will support you in learning about and developing trauma-invested practices for your setting.

While each course will vary in its focus, all courses will have the following:

• A Welcome and Introduction

• A description about the presenter and their experiences

• A video for how to use the course

• A series of modules to support the learning of the viewer

• Knowledge check questions at the end of each module to ensure you understood the purpose and message of the section

  • The viewer must score at least an 80% in order to move forward through the course

• Opportunities to engage in reflective practice throughout the course

• A Closing message

Upon completion of the entire course, you can receive a certificate of completion for your records. 

Some courses may provide activities, surveys, access to other resources or other creative items to support your learning.

Kristin travels all over the country and has worked with professionals in varying roles and positions.  She has listened to you and has developed courses specifically designed to meet your needs. 

These courses can be purchased individually.  You can click on the button below each course description to purchase your individual seat.  Prices for courses will vary.  Once you purchase the course you will have two weeks to access the course for your learning.

If you are interested in having your whole team learn from one of these courses, you can complete the form provided with each course description and a member of the Fostering Resilient Learners team will contact you to discuss pricing and availability. Once the course is paid for, you will be issued a coupon to administer to each of the approved attendees.  They will be able to enter in the coupon in lieu of payment and will have access to the course for the agreed amount of time.

Please remember that all courses are copyrighted and all attendees are prohibited from downloading, recording or sharing the course with unauthorized users.

We truly hope you enjoy the courses we have developed for you!  Please reach out to us if you have any questions.

FOSTERING RESILIENCE: SUPPORTING THOSE WHO SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS

This course is specifically designed for educational professionals who support students.  Paraprofessionals and non-certified staff have a crucial role in education, and we couldn’t do our jobs effectively without them.  Further, due to contracts and budget restraints, they are often excluded from professional development opportunities.  This is why Kristin designed this course specifically for them.

In this engaging, relevant, and practical introductory session, learn from childhood trauma expert Kristin Souers (lead author of the best-selling and award-winning Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for creating a trauma-sensitive classroom – ASCD, 2016 and Relationship, Responsibility and Regulation: Trauma Invested Practices for Fostering Resilient Learners; 2019) about the importance of incorporating trauma-invested practices into the work we do with each other and our youth.

This course has 5 modules designed to give you a brief overview of what is essential when providing trauma invested practices.  Kristin will talk you through each module and share ideas for how you can support your most struggling students. 

The five modules are:

1.      Essential Understandings—you will be introduced to key terms all education professionals must know.

2.     The impact of toxic stress on teaching and learning—Kristin will share with you the latest research about how stress is impacting education and she will share with you some ideas for what you can do to support one another and the youth you serve.

3.     Mindsets—Kristin will share with you the impact that negative mindsets can have on success and will offer ideas for how you can “reframe” your experiences.

4.    Need vs. Behavior—Behavior is a form of communication, and every behavior is an expression of a need.  Kristin will share with you the 4 basic needs that drive behavior and give you ideas and strategies for helping to meet those needs effectively.

5.     Self-Care:  Taking Care of our own health and wellness—Let’s face it, if we aren’t taking care of ourselves, we will have a hard time effectively taking care of others.  Kristin will walk you through the ten things you need to be doing every day to take care of your own health and wellness.  She will also remind you about your “why” and give you tips for staying grounded in how others experience you.

At the end of each module are knowledge check questions for attendees to answer to ensure that learning did occur.  Attendees must get an 80% on each test in order to move onto the next section. Once the course has been completed, they can download a certificate of completion,

Please remember that this course is copyrighted so no recording, sharing or downloading of this material is authorized. 

This course can be watched individually or in teams.  It should take 60-90 minutes to watch the videos, answer the questions, and engage in reflective practice.

Cost of this course is $69.95 per seat. 

Individual Purchase

If you are individually purchasing this course, you will have two weeks from the date of purchase to complete the course and download your certificate. To purchase this course as an individual, click the button below.

Bulk Pricing

If you are interested in purchasing multiple seats, click on the button below and complete the form.  If you are purchasing this course in bulk, once you have completed the form below, a member of the fostering resilient learners’ team will either schedule a call with you or send you a quote.  Once price is agreed upon, a team member will work with you on determining how long your team can have access to the course.  Once payment is made, we will issue you a coupon to share with the approved staff.  They can use this coupon to access the course.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Thanks for your interest and we hope you will purchase this fabulous resource.