Trauma-Informed Education Microcredential

Microcredential Description:

The Illinois State Board of Education offers microcredentials for Illinois educators as a way to demonstrate additional competencies in specialized subjects. This Trauma-Informed Education (TIE) microcredential introduces trauma-informed education, covering key concepts, equity issues, and practical strategies for applying trauma-sensitive practices in educational settings. The microcredential has 10 asynchronous, self-paced modules, each divided into multiple sections.

• 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 5A: Trauma-Informed Practices for Early Childhood Education
  • Module 5B: Trauma-Informed Practices for Elementary Education
  • Module 5C: Trauma-Informed Practices for Middle/Secondary Education
• 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

Each module provides important content knowledge, as well as activities and opportunities to reflect on your learning.

Illinois teachers are eligible to receive 20 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon successful completion of the Trauma-Informed Education microcredential. In addition, successful completers will be eligible to receive a permanent notation on their Professional Educator Licenses (PEL) that shows current and future employers that they completed a microcredential in Trauma-Informed Education.

You can find more information about available ISBE microcredentials at this link (scroll down to "List of ISBE-Approved Microcredentials" at the bottom of the page).

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