Creating a safe and positive learning environment can have a huge impact on how kids are able to learn. There are many considerations for educators and professionals when it comes to understanding the whole child…and how to best support them. In this incredible Masterclass with Educator, Author, and Speaker Tom Hierck, we dive into topics such as:

• How to use trauma-sensitive instruction to build stability and student resilience

• How to create a more positive learning space for kids

• How to understand childhood trauma and the impact traumatic experiences have on learners.

• The effect of trauma on kids who learn differently and vice versa

• The importance of positive and trusting relationships with educators

• Practical strategies to use in your school

Watch and Enjoy!

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Tom Hierck has been an educator since 1983 in a career that has spanned all grade levels and roles in public education. His experiences as a teacher, administrator, district leader, department of education project leader, and executive director have provided a unique context for his education philosophy.

Tom has authored many books including Trauma-Sensitive Instruction: Creating a Safe and Predictable Classroom Environment, Seven Keys to a Positive Learning Environment in Your Classroom, and Managing Unstoppable Learning: (Classroom Behavior Management Strategies to Support Social and Emotional Learning).