Building Capacity for Wellness, SEL, and Trauma-Informed Excellence
The Resilience & Learning (R&L) Leaders series is a district-wide cohort model designed to bridge the gap between trauma-informed theory and school-wide practice. By engaging administrators and student services staff, we help districts build sustainable systems for workforce wellness, social-emotional learning (SEL), and resilience-building.
Many schools recognize the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on student behavior and achievement. Our mission is to equip leaders with the tools to address these challenges through a lens of equity, relationship-building, and job-embedded collaboration.
Program Highlights:
Targeted Cohorts: Typically limited to 20 leaders (Principals, APs, Counselors) to ensure high-impact coaching.
Action-Oriented: Participants develop individualized, school-based action plans that align with existing school improvement goals.
Collaborative Networking: Facilitates deep-dive discussions and consistency across schools within a single district.
Evidence-Based: Rooted in research regarding ACEs, the stress response system, and culturally responsive teaching
What Leaders Will Gain
Deepened Knowledge: Understand the science of trauma and the stress response system.
Strategic Leadership: Learn to shift school culture toward a trauma-informed mindset.
Equity Focus: Integrate racial equity and cultural responsiveness into your trauma-informed framework.
Practical Tools: Generate staff buy-in, implement action plans, and assess long-term outcomes.
| Commitment at a Glance |
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| 1 Hour of Pre-Work (Videos & Readings) |
| 10 Hours of Training (Virtual Kick-Off + three, 3-hour sessions) |
| 3 Hours of Consultation (Strategic coaching between trainings) |
| 1.5-2 Hours/Month of Job-Embeeded Tasks (Practical application in your school) |
Our Partnering Districts
We are grateful to have partnered with districts across NC to lead the R&L Leaders Model, including:
- Columbus County
- Johnston County
- Lee County
- Perquimans County
Next Steps
Bring the R&L Leaders model to your district!