Trauma-Informed Education Microcredential

*** ISBE Microcredential, 20 PDH ***

This is an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) approved microcredential designed for K–12 educators.

Course Details

The Trauma-Informed Education Micro-Credential examines multiple dimensions of trauma-informed education including the incidence and impact of trauma; trauma-informed strategies for children from pre-Kindergarten to age 18 including students with disabilities; and trauma’s connection to social emotional learning, multi-lingual learners, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and parent involvement. In addition, the course introduces restorative practices and strategies for supporting students exhibiting challenging behavior. Finally, the course will explore the importance of self-care for professionals at risk for secondary traumatic stress. The Trauma-Informed Education Micro-Credential has 10 asynchronous, self-paced modules that provide important content knowledge, activities, and opportunities to reflect on your learning.

Program Information

Instructors: Annie McClellan

Department and College: Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Specific Course Topics

The topics of the modules are:

• Module 1: Introduction to Trauma
• Module 2: Principles and Practices for Trauma-Informed Education
• Module 3: Prioritizing Your Health and Wellness
• Module 4: Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma-Informed Education
• Module 5: Introduction-Trauma-Informed Practices by Grade Level
• Module 6: Trauma-Informed Education and Students with Disabilities
• Module 7: Culturally Responsive Practices in Trauma-Informed Education
• Module 8: Working with Families
• Module 9: Restorative Practices
• Module 10: Supporting Behavior

Questions: onlineprograms@education.illinois.edu

Enroll today to earn your microcredential!