Continuing Education Course Catalog

Trauma-Informed Programs and Practices for Schools (TIPPS) is a comprehensive trauma-informed approach that focuses foremost on creating systems of support that are conducive to the health and healing of children who have experienced trauma, and to preventing compounding traumas that can occur in school settings.

The 10 TIPPS pillars represent distinct but related areas of this approach, each of which contains learning goals and strategies for school professionals. While certain pillars may appear more relevant to trauma work in schools, all pillars relate to the broader vision of creating systems of support that are conducive to the health and healing of children who have experienced trauma, and to preventing compounding traumas that can occur in school settings.

Ideally, members of each school community will join as a team to assess areas of strength and alignment with the TIPPS framework. From this assessment, schools can identify areas for improvement, and prioritize action steps to advance the work under each pillar.

All school professionals can play a role in helping to advance the TIPPS approach. In this course, we offer guiding principles and strategies that align with 10 TIPPS pillars, which are based in research on adversity and resilience. Each pillar includes case examples and resources for individualized learning and professional development. Our intent is to have this course motivate lasting changes in the practices of school professionals so that all children have the chance to succeed and thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.