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Eric Rossen

Dr. Eric Rossen is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, a licensed psychologist in Maryland, and a credentialed National Register Health Service psychologist. He currently serves as Director of Professional Development and Standards with the National Association of School Psychologists. Dr. Rossen has worked in public schools and independent practice, and has served as a college instructor and adjunct faculty at the University of Missouri and Prince George’s Community College. He has presented across the US and internationally, and published dozens of articles and book chapters related to school psychology, school safety, and trauma. He is most recently the editor of Supporting and Educating Traumatized Students: A Guide for School-Based Professionals, 2nd Edition, and co-author of the book Applying a Trauma-Informed Framework to The IEP Process: From Referral to Development.
You can follow him on Twitter: @E_Rossen

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Creating Trauma Informed Schools and Classrooms

This presentation will help educators and administrators effectively:
* define and describe the impact of trauma;
* make decisions regarding trauma screening and assessment;
* discuss relevant school or district policies that promote a trauma-informed school environment within an MTSS framework;
* identify related case law and state statutes;
* apply a trauma-informed approach to IEP development; and
* apply practical, implementable strategies at the district and classroom levels to support students with a history of adversity or trauma.
(Half day to full day)

Developing Trauma-Informed IEPs and 504 Plans

Traumatic or adverse experiences can undermine students’ ability to learn, form relationships, and manage their feelings and behavior. As a result, schoolwide trauma-informed approaches have grown throughout the nation. However, a trauma-informed approach should also be intentionally applied to special education and Section 504 processes. In this session, educators will examine on a trauma-informed approach to developing IEPs and 504 plans, including the evaluation, team meetings, engaging caregivers and other stakeholders, writing present levels statement, and goal-setting.
(60 to 120 minutes)

Trauma-Informed Psychological Approaches to Assessing, Supporting and Educating Students

This presentation will help psychologists and other school mental health professionals effectively
* identify key components of a trauma-informed school framework;
* apply individual, classroom and school-wide trauma-informed strategies, including IEP development;
* support teachers and parents in effective communication with traumatized students;
* examine current research around trauma-focused screening and assessment; and
* implement trauma-informed CBT utilizing educators as support;
(Half day to Full day)

An Introduction to ACEs, Trauma, and Trauma-Informed Approaches in Schools

This presentation will introduce how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have re-shaped approaches to working with children and youth in educational settings. Additionally, participants will be able to describe and define trauma, its impact on youth and the school community, and the recent research on trauma-informed approaches in schools.
(1 to 3 hours)

The Impact of Stress & Trauma on Your Child and What You Can Do About It

Trauma and toxic stress can impact a child's ability to learn, form and maintain relationships, and manage their feelings and behavior. This presentation will help families understand how toxic stress and trauma affect youth, simple ways parents and caregivers can support their children and improve their behavior, and how to advocate for them at school.
(90 to 120 minutes) – ***for Parents/Caregivers

Books

Applying a Trauma-Informed Framework to the IEP Process: From Referral to Development

Applying a Trauma-Informed Framework to the IEP Process: From Referral to Development

Unlike any other, this resource takes a step-by-step approach to addressing trauma as a part of IEP development -- from referral to family engagement, report writing, and IEP design and implementation. You get guidance to develop effective, compliant IEPs for these vulnerable students, including how to:

*Recognize how trauma affects the student's functioning and consider the many circumstantial variables when writing IEP goals and objectives
*Write trauma-informed present level statements that focus more on skill development rather than purely on behavioral compliance
*Identify trauma-informed accommodations and make appropriate recommendations for interventions
*Improve family engagement and increase trust during the IEP development process

Plus, you get checklists and tools including 8 Steps for Trauma Screening, 62 Accommodations and Other Related Strategies for Students Who Have Experienced Trauma, Sample Language of Good vs. Bad IEP Goals, and more!

Supporting and Educating Traumatized Students: A Guide for School-Based Professionals - Second Edition

Supporting and Educating Traumatized Students: A Guide for School-Based Professionals - Second Edition

Edited by Eric Rossen
*Presents a comprehensive resource on trauma for educators, social workers, school administrators, and other non-clinical professionals in school settings
*Offers effective intervention strategies for children affected by trauma
*Updated content based on new research, innovations, and evidence-based practices over the last decade

New to this Edition:
*An increased focus on cultural competence and humility within the context of trauma-informed care
*Discussion questions within each chapter to facilitate discussion and dialogue
*New chapters on the built environment, 10 trajectories of trauma, and implementation and establishing buy-in at the school-wide level

The School Psychology Practicum and Internship Handbook

The School Psychology Practicum and Internship Handbook

Tailored to the unique educational requirements of school psychology, this is the first complete guide for practica and internships for school psychology students and faculty. Replete with practical information and advice, the book introduces students to a variety of professional issues they may be required to navigate during their supervised field-based experiences. The book covers all aspects of the entry-level practicum ranging from orientation to the professional’s role, to portfolio and competency-based evaluations and navigating relationships with supervisors. It addresses advanced clinical applications including systems-level school initiatives, practice in mental health settings, cross-comparison of educational and medical classification models, field-based research considerations and more. Coverage of the internship year discusses how to select an internship site, writing a winning vita, the application process, applying for the first career position, interviewing and negotiation skills, as well as certification and licensure. Content reflects NASP and APA standards, guidelines, and best practices with an emphasis on supporting high quality field-based training experiences.

Supporting and Educating Traumatized Students: A Guide for School-Based Professionals

Supporting and Educating Traumatized Students: A Guide for School-Based Professionals

Traumatic or adverse experiences are pervasive among school-aged children and youth. Trauma undermines students' ability to learn, form relationships, and manage their feelings and behavior. School-based professionals working with traumatized students are often unaware of their complex needs or how to meet them within the hours of the typical school day.

Obesity 101 (Psych 101)

Obesity 101 (Psych 101)

Although research on obesity has accelerated over the past decade, the proportion of Americans considered obese has not declined. In order to address this critical public health challenge, obesity research has recently shifted from focusing purely on individual causes to viewing individuals within their "obesogenic" or living environments. Encompassing both schools of thought, Obesity 101 is the first volume to offer a broad and balanced perspective on the complex factors that influence obesity.

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