CNED 5750-G (1 cr) SU20
Four Priorities of a Trauma-Informed Approach

Alex Shevrin Venet

Course Description:
How should we prepare for a fall in our schools when things are unpredictable? A trauma-informed approach can help to ground our teaching practice through a focus on relationships and equity. In this class, we'll focus on the fall in our exploration of four priorities of a trauma-informed approach: predictability, flexibility, connection, and empowerment. Through videos, readings, and weekly live online conversations, students will develop an understanding of trauma-informed practices and directly apply it to their planning for the new school year. There are no easy to answers to what lies ahead, so a key focus of this course will be the development of a community in our class as teacher-learners using inquiry and dialogue to navigate it together.

Course Preparation and Objectives:
This course is focused around building a foundational understanding of trauma-informed practices in schools with a focus on four proactive priorities of predictability, flexibility, connection and empowerment. Reflective practice is a core part of our awareness building, and students will also complete action plans for putting their understanding into practice.

Essential questions that frame this work and the course objectives will be:

  • What do I understand about trauma and how trauma impacts my students, myself, and my school?
  • What are the connections between individual trauma and structural inequities? How might schools cause trauma, disrupt it, or prevent it?
  • How do I foster predictability, flexibility, connection and empowerment as key practices in preventing and addressing trauma?

For more information, see the Course Syllabus.

Questions regarding course content may be directed to: Alex Shevrin Venet, ashevrin@antioch.edu

This course is being offered for 1 graduate level credit.

Cost: $450.00

Course Dates:

July 20 – August 14, 2020 --Asynchronous

Tuesday Evenings: Live Online sessions
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
July 21
July 28
August 4 and
August 11, 2020

Contact

Shelley Viles 
Antioch University New England 
msmeltz@antioch.edu 

Alex Shevrin Venet

What I believe

I believe that all students need a safe and caring school environment. We can create this environment through unconditional positive regard, recognizing the dynamic and complex lives of our students. Systems change is just as important as our individual actions, and only through systems change can we truly create equity for all.

My focus

  • Trauma-Informed teaching, learning and systems change
  • Social/emotional learning
  • Supporting (and rethinking) challenging students
  • Restorative practices
  • Educational equity.

What I do with my time

Facilitating session-building at Edcamp Vermont

My background

I’m a former school leader and teacher at a small alternative therapeutic high school near Burlington, Vermont.

I attended the University of Vermont for my degree in Secondary Education – English and Antioch University New England for my Master’s Degree in Education.

Assorted fun facts

  • My last name rhymes with gazette
  • I love cats, especially my tortie cat Charlie
  • I’m in the Vermont 251 club, where you attempt to visit all 251 towns & cities in the state! Next time you see me, ask what number I’m up to.

HOW AND WHEN NON-MATRICULATED STUDENTS ARE REGISTERED

Registration for the summer semester will open in mid-April.  Registrations received before registration opens will be held until registration opens and then processed in the order received. 

Many courses offered at Antioch University New England are open to non-matriculated students (those who are not currently seeking a degree or certificate) either for graduate credit or for audit. You can view a list of courses available to non-matriculated students at https://www.antioch.edu/new-england/resources/community-resources/continuing-education-programs/available-classes/ Some additional courses are available with permission. Contact the Office of Continuing Education if you are interested in a course that does not appear on the list of approved courses for non-matriculated students. Your application will be screened by the Continuing Education Department to determine whether your educational background and/or professional experience meet the prerequisites of the course.

TRANSFERRING CREDITS
Interested in using the credits towards a degree or certificate at AUNE? Credits maybe transferable to a degree or certificate at AUNE, subject to limitations. Please talk to personnel in the Office of Admissions for details.

EVALUATION-CREDITING POLICY
Antioch University does not subscribe to a traditional grading system; the pass/fail system is supplemented by faculty evaluation of four dimensions of your learning. Courses appear on transcripts with the credit award only (CR/NC for credit bearing courses, P/NP for 0-credit courses). For information on student evaluation or other Antioch policies, see the academic catalog at the Antioch University New England website > resources> https://www.antioch.edu/new-england/resources/

TRANSCRIPTS
Once you complete the course, if you desire transcripts, please make a request at www.getmytranscript.com

TUITION AND PAYMENT
By submitting a registration form, you become liable for all tuition charges, if admitted to a class. The Office of Continuing Education will email you to confirm your enrollment is complete.

PAYMENT
Payment is due upon completion of your registration.  Your orientation email will outline how to pay your student account via our secure online portal.

WITHDRAWING FROM A COURSE
To withdraw from a course, you must put your request in writing.  Using your Antioch email only, please email your request to be withdrawn to the Registrar's Office at registrar@antioch.edu.  Please be prompt in sending your withdrawl request as the date of your withdrawl may effect the amount of refund for which you are eligible. 

REFUND POLICY
If there is no space for you in the course(s) of your choice and you choose not to be placed on the waiting list, you are entitled to a full refund. Similarly, if the course you are registered for is cancelled by Antioch University, you will receive a full refund.
Otherwise the amount of your refund depends upon the length of the course and the date you withdraw. See the two tables below for refund amounts.

Question?  Please email

Shelley Viles
Antioch University New England
sviles@antioch.edu