Trauma-Informed Teaching for Students with Disability

Students with disability are statistically more likely to experience trauma than their non-disabled peers and as a result they are more likely to struggle socially, emotionally, and academically. Unfortunately, many educators are not adequately trained to identify the signs of trauma in students with disability and may inadvertently attribute the outward behavioural manifestations of trauma to the student's disability.

In this webinar we will explore:

The complex interplay between disability and trauma.
The principles of trauma-informed teaching practice for students with disability.
The identification and implementation of appropriate trauma-informed teaching practice for students with disability.
The need to build the capacity of all teachers in trauma-informed teaching practice for students with disability.

Intended Audience:

Teachers, assistants, parents and anyone interested in disability, identity and human rights in the context of Australian education.

Presenter:

Dr Leanne Longfellow has spent over thirty years in the field of disability and education as a teacher, academic, educational consultant, presenter and researcher. Her own experience of disability, and that of parenting her daughter with disability, informs her practice. She is currently the director of Inclusive Education Planning, an organisation that supports schools and teachers to include students with disability in general education.

Testimonials from previous workshops:

'I loved that the topics covered and information expressed was applicable to all students not just those with special needs. It’s a whole class approach too! Very practical!' Nicole Zacher

'I liked the way the professional learning was presented with strategies to support behaviours.' Amelia Pickard

'Clear and to the point. Relatable to school environment. Do-able'. Marie Foreman'

'Full of information and examples, scenarios and ideas to take away. Talk time at the end of the session was good to be able to discuss different strategies'. Leesa

'I liked the examples during the slideshow. Breakdown of behaviour management strategies used now and overtime and how they have/ haven’t worked.' Alison McConachy

'Informative. Practical ideas for students with learning disabilities.' Helen Braley

'The strategies were clearly set out and identified and explained thoroughly.' Emily Shepherd

'This workshop exceeded all my expectations.' Abbie Kemp

A certificate of attendance referenced to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers will be provided to participants who purchased this option. Participants need to attend the webinar and be actively involved in the discussion to receive the certificate.