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Dealing with Secondary Trauma: Self-Care Strategies for Teachers

Health & Well-Being

Teachers care deeply about their students and take their “in loco parentis” responsibilities quite seriously. So when a student endures a traumatic event, the experience of trying to help the student cope may cause distress for the teacher as well. This phenomenon is called secondary trauma, and it can have serious physical and mental health repercussions if left unaddressed. Teaching is widely regarded as one of the most stressful occupations in the country, and it is also one of the most emotionally exhausting. This workshop provides an overview of the causes and symptoms of secondary trauma, selfcare strategies for teachers looking to restore their emotional balance, and resources for those seeking additional information or professional support.

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Difficult Conversations Made Easy

Health & Well-Being, Leadership & Collaboration, Teacher Evaluation, Support, & Growth

In this interactive session, participants will learn to recognize when it is time to have a difficult conversation and learn some simple strategies to take the fear out of initiating one. The workshop will cover how to manage any strong feelings that arise during a difficult conversation, as well as how and when to follow up in the days that follow. The workshop includes several opportunities for participants to practice initiating a difficult conversation with tact and openheartedness. This workshop is designed to help members address problems proactively, settle differences amicably, promote trust, and contribute to a healthy school climate.

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Cultivating a Sense of Belonging in School

Health & Well-Being, Social Emotional Learning

One of the most common words children choose to describe their emotional state is “lonely.” Feelings of isolation and loneliness were common before the pandemic, but school closures and virtual learning exacerbated these feelings for many. This workshop provides classroom activities and instructional strategies teachers around the state are using to combat student isolation, cultivate community in the classroom, and foster a sense of belonging during these difficult times.

02-02-2024 Board of Directors Meeting

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Statement From The Education Stakeholder Coalition Urging Inclusion Of Educators In Conversations About Pedagogy And Literacy

News Release

We collectively wish to express our serious concern and dismay that state leaders have excluded all Connecticut classroom teachers, school leaders, and members of boards of education from the panel at the upcoming Education Forum on Literacy. The forum is described as “bringing together state and national leaders, as well as reading experts, as they engage in critical conversations about literacy.”