Full course description
*** ISBE Microcredential, 20 PDH ***
This is an Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) approved microcredential designed for K–12 educators.
Course Details
The Trauma-Informed Education Micro-Credential examines multiple dimensions of trauma-informed education including the incidence and impact of trauma; trauma-informed strategies for children from pre-Kindergarten to age 18 including students with disabilities; and trauma’s connection to social emotional learning, multi-lingual learners, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and parent involvement. In addition, the course introduces restorative practices and strategies for supporting students exhibiting challenging behavior. Finally, the course will explore the importance of self-care for professionals at risk for secondary traumatic stress. The Trauma-Informed Education Micro-Credential has 10 asynchronous, self-paced modules that provide important content knowledge, activities, and opportunities to reflect on your learning.
Program Information
Instructors: Annie McClellan
Department and College: Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Delivery Format: Online
Learning Management System: All coursework is completed asynchronously through Canvas, where you engage with readings, videos, reflections, discussions, and applied assignments that receive instructor feedback.
Enrollment & Duration: Enrollment is rolling, with up to 12 months to complete the work at your own pace.
Credential: Upon successful completion of course requirements, Illinois educators receive 20 Professional Development Hours and the microcredential will be attached to the Professional Educator License (PEL). Participants outside Illinois receive a certificate of completion.
Specific Course Topics
The topics of the modules are:
- 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 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
Questions: onlineprograms@education.illinois.edu
Enroll today to earn your microcredential!