Trauma Responsive Practices That Promote Growth-August 2026

Aug. 20, 2026

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sourcewell

Examine the trauma responsiveness of current practices and pedagogy and use scenarios to apply trauma responsive practices and interventions.

Date: Aug. 20, 2026

Time:

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location:

Sourcewell

Cost:

$80 per participant from Sourcewell's five-county region and partner schools;

Comprehensive Package pricing: $8 per participant;

$100 per participant from all other schools;

Lunch included

Learn more about the Comprehensive Package and see a list of participating districts here >

Prerequisites: It is recommended that participants have attended Going Beyond ACES or have some previous trauma training.

CEUs: Teacher CEU; Administrator CEU

Relicensure requirement: Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies

Learning objectives:

Learn the practical application of trauma-informed MTSS.
Discuss tactics involving and communicating with caregivers.
Discuss relationship frameworks.

Description:

It is more important than ever that we embrace practices known to insulate young people from the impact of traumatic events. These practices support students who are experiencing adversity, allowing them to remain/become ready to learn, connect, and thrive. Participants will examine the trauma responsiveness of current practices and pedagogy, then use scenarios to apply trauma responsive practices and interventions. This training focuses on strategies and interventions that are trauma responsive, trauma protective, and also academically sound pedagogical practices. The course will provide and use the text, Trauma Responsive Educational Practices: Helping Students Cope and Learn.

About the leader:

Sourcewell education consultant Lisa Worden will lead this training.

Lisa's work centers around social and emotional learning, trauma-informed care, and mental health and wellness. She also facilitates Cultural Competency training and is a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid trainer. Lisa’s background includes classroom teacher , gifted education, and post-secondary instruction.

Event Registration

Registration deadline: Aug. 6, 2026

Check-in: 8 a.m.

Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov