Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference
Largest Gathering of Trauma-Informed Educators
Building Resilience & Improving Children's Outcomes
SAVE the DATE: February 20-22, 2022
After-Passes are for access to ATN’s Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference Platform between Feb 22, 2021 and May 22, 2021.
Single After-Pass is $185.
Group Packages are available:
5 seats for $750
10 seats for $1400
25 seats for $3000
Email conference@attachtrauma.org with your group specifics if they do not fit these choices.
After you have paid, please email conference@attachtrauma.org with the name and email of each After-Pass attendee so we can load them into the platform.
Parent Track After-Pass can be found HERE.
After-Pass participants will not be eligible for CEUs. We also can not guarantee that speakers or exhibitors will respond to communication from within the platform during this time.
2021 Schedule At-A-Glance
Information about presenters and keynotes will follow.
(All here shown are Eastern Standard Time – ET. On the Conference Platform Agenda, they will reflect an attendee’s time zone.)
Monday, February 15, 2021
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Keynote: Teaching During a Pandemic, Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
12:30 – 1:00 pm Break
1:00-2:30 pm Workshop Session 1
2:35 – 3:20 pm Afternoon Special Events & Exhibit Hall (various sessions)
3:30 – 5:00pm – SPECIAL GUEST: How Early Trauma and Neglect Shape Identity and Your Map of the World: A Guide for Intervention, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
7 pm – 9 pm Evening Special Events (various sessions)
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
8:00 – 10:45 am Morning Special Events (various 45-minute sessions)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Keynote: The State of The Black Child, Ingrid Cockhren, M.Ed.
12:30 – 1:00 pm Break
1:00- 2:30 pm Workshop Session 2
2:35 – 3:20 pm Afternoon Special Events & Exhibit Hall (various sessions)
3:30 – 5:00 pm Workshop Session 3
7:00 -9:00 pm Evening Special Events (various sessions)
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
8:00- 10:45 am Morning Special Events (various 45-minute sessions)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Keynote: The Intersection where Culturally Competent and Trauma-Informed Schools Meet, Melissa Sadin, Ed.D.
12:30 – 1:00 pm Break
1:00 – 2:30 pm Workshop Session 4
2:35- 3:20 pm Afternoon Special Events & Exhibit Hall (various sessions)
3:30 – 5:00 pm Workshop Session 5
7:00 – 9:00 pm Marketplace Showcase
Thursday, February 18, 2021
8:00 – 10:45 am Morning Special Events (various 45-minute sessions)
11:00 am – 12:30 pm Keynote: The Relationship Between Challenging Behaviors and Childhood Trauma, Mona Delahooke, Ph.D.
12:30 – 1:00 pm Break
1:00 – 2:30 pm Workshop Session 6
2:35 – 3:20 pm Afternoon Special Events & Exhibit Hall (various sessions)
3:30 – 5:00 pm Workshop Session 7
2021 Keynote Speakers
Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
Teaching During A Pandemic
Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is the author of The Bottom Line for Baby and co-author (with Dan Siegel) of two New York Times Best Sellers —The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline — each of which has been translated into over fifty languages, as well as The Yes
Brain and The Power of Showing Up.
Her keynote presentation at the CTSS 2021 Conference will be Teaching During a Pandemic. Read more about Dr. Bryson
Ingrid Cockhren, M.Ed.
The State of The Black Child
Ingrid Cockhren, M.Ed knows first-hand how impactful trauma and toxic stress can be for children and families. Mrs. Cockhren has dedicated her professional life to investigating and educating the public about the link between early trauma, early adversity, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and possible negative outcomes across the lifespan.
Her keynote presentation at the CTSS 2021 Conference will be The State of The Black Child. Read more about Ingrid.
Melissa Sadin, Ed.D.
The Intersection where Culturally Competent and Trauma-Informed Schools Meet
Melissa Sadin, Ed.D. is a published author and education consultant. She is an advocate for trauma informed schools and has produced numerous webinars on the topic. She holds two Masters Degrees and a Doctoral degree in developmental trauma in schools.
Her keynote presentation at the CTSS 2021 Conference will be The Intersection where Culturally Competent and Trauma-Informed Schools Meet. Read more about Dr. Sadin.
Mona Delahooke, Ph.D.
The Relationship Between Challenging Behaviors and Childhood Trauma:
New Hope and Perspectives from Brain Science
Mona Delahooke, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience caring for children and their families. She is a senior faculty member of the Profectum Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting families of neurodiverse children, adolescents and adults. She is a trainer for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
Her keynote presentation at the CTSS 2021 Conference will be The Relationship Between Challenging Behaviors and Childhood Trauma: New Hope and Perspectives from Brain Science. Read more about Dr. Delahooke.
2021 Sponsors & Exhibitors
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2022 Conference Information
Our 5th Annual Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference will be in Houston.
Make plans now to attend #TSS2022ATN in Houston TX – February 20-22, 2022. Calls for workshop proposals open April 1, 2021.
Registration will open in August.
2023 Conference
Feb 20-22
SAVE THE DATE
Who is this conference for?
Educators at all levels
Principals & Administrators
Counselors & Social Workers
K-12, public & private
Alternative/Specialty Schools
Early Childhood Professionals
and…new this year, …parents, caregivers and those who support parents through child welfare, adoption and other family-focused systems.
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Over the last four years, 91% of our attendees are actively working in k-12 schools, either public or private. 42% are decision-making administrators. Your services and products will be showcased virtually. Sponsorships are available that will direct even more attention to what you have to offer trauma-informed educators. We can customize opportunities to fit your business needs.
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2021 Premier Sponsors
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Mona Delahooke, Ph.D.
Mona Delahooke, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience caring for children and their families. She is a senior faculty member of the Profectum Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting families of neurodiverse children,
Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
Dr. Tina Payne Bryson is the author of the Bottom Line for Baby and co-author (with DanSiegel) of two New York Times Best Sellers —The Whole-Brain Child and No-DramaDiscipline — each of which has been translated into over fifty languages, as well
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