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Transforming Schools with Trauma-Informed Care in Northern California

This presentation explores Vallejo's innovative approach to trauma-informed care in schools. Learn about the Full-Service Community Schools model, health services provided, and community partnerships. Discover strategies to prevent the school-to-prison pipeline and promote positive youth outcomes. The session also delves into trauma-informed professional development, creating a supportive environment for both students and staff.

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Transforming Schools with Trauma-Informed Care in Northern California

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  1. Northern California Kaiser PermanenteGeorge Washington University 2017 Residency Elective in Health Policy:Trauma Informed Care &School Based Health Presentation by: Alana J. Shackelford, Ed.D. Chief partnerships & Community Engagement officer

  2. Today’s Objectives • To understand a school districts past and present state as it relates to being trauma informed • “Our Story” • Dismantling the Pipeline to Prison to Create the Pipeline to Prosperity” • To learn how a school district is creating a trauma informed system • To become aware of the results of our actions

  3. “Our Story”

  4. School to Prison Pipeline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zer6FapK49E

  5. Vallejo Full Service Community School District:Student Demographics

  6. Five Principles of Full Service Community Schools • A core instructional program with qualified teachers, a challenging curriculum, and high standards for students • Teaching where learning motivates and involves students on all levels • Address the basic physical, mental, and emotional health needs of our students and their families. • Our parents, families, and school staff share mutual respect and cooperate effectively. • Community involvement, together with school efforts, promotes a safe, supportive and respectful school climate.

  7. Vallejo’s Integrated Intervention System Full Service Community Schools Positive Youth Justice Initiative Restorative Justice Positive Behavior Intervention Supports Rigorous & Relevant Curriculum: STEAM Elementary & Middle Schools Wall-to-Wall Academy High Schools

  8. Resources

  9. Vallejo Full Service Community Schools: Resources & Support Services • Family Resource Centers (4) • Academic Support Providers (25) • Counselors (5) • Social Workers (2) • Psychologist (15) • Mental Health Clinicians (4) • Substance Abuse and Prevention Programs • UC College Liaisons • Positive Youth Justice Initiative Liaison (1) • Supper Program • Food Bank Satellite School-sites • Dental Clinic (1) • Health Clinics (3) • Kaiser Residents (16) • Afterschool Programs

  10. Vallejo School Based Health Clinics • Pediatric Clinics • Complete physical exams for children ages 1-18 • Immunizations • Treatment for minor illness and or injury • Vision and hearing screening with referral • Help enrolling in no to low cost insurance • Three Locations: Pennycook Elementary 3620 Fernwood Avenue Vallejo CA 94591 Elsa Widenmann Elementary 100 Whitney Avenue Vallejo, CA 94589 Jesse Bethel High School 1800 Admiral Callaghan Lane Vallejo, CA 94591

  11. Vallejo School Based Dental Clinic • Dental Services • For children ages 0-18 • Dental exams, teeth cleanings, fluoride varnishes, sealants, and x-rays • Assistance with insurance application • Oral health education classes for parents and children • Follow up appointments • Location: Elsa Widenmann Elementary 100 Whitney Avenue Vallejo, CA 94589 • Days of Operation: • Tuesdays and Thursdays

  12. Trauma Informed Care Collaborative

  13. Vallejo City Unified School District Trauma Informed Care Collaborative • Vallejo City Unified School District • Solano County Mental Health • Seneca • A Better Way • Solano Count Child Welfare • Safe Quest Solano • Solano Juvenille Probation Department • Vallejo Police Department • Fighting Back Partnership • Planned Parenthood • La Clinica

  14. Creating A Trauma Informed System

  15. Trauma Informed Care Professional Development

  16. Trauma Informed Care Professional Development • Objectives: • Understanding of the trauma spectrum and disorders. • Understanding effects of trauma on attachment, emotional regulation, and harmful behaviors. • Understanding of the cognitive, behavioral and affective responses to trauma. • Understanding of trauma informed care principles and best practices. • Define vicarious trauma and articulate why those working with a traumatized population are at greater risk for vicarious trauma • Recognize the signs and symptoms associated with vicarious trauma • Identify cultural factors which impact vicarious trauma • Identify the potential impact of vicarious trauma on work performance and quality of life (Participants will complete an individual assessment) • Articulate the role of awareness, balance, community and connectedness in effective self-care • Create an effective, individualized plan for short-term/urgent self-care • Create an effective, individualized lifestyle plan for ongoing self-care

  17. 2016-17 Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Activities

  18. 2017-18 Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children & Suicide Prevention Activities

  19. Social Emotional Health Screening Assessment

  20. Social Emotional Health Screening Assessment UCLA PTSD Screening Tool Traumatic Events Screening inventory (TESI)

  21. The Results of our actions

  22. DistrictCohort Graduation & Dropout Rates

  23. District Graduation Rates for Significant Subgroups

  24. Results For Children, Families, and Community

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