Improve visibility, alignment, and concrete strategies of the Transforming Schools Framework and resources¶

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Description¶

Based on interview findings, the report recommends improving Alaska's Trauma-Engaged Schools resources so that they are "visible, are aligned to other initiatives, and provide concrete strategies for translating concepts into action in a school or classroom setting." This responds to the finding that most schools were unaware of or not using the resources, and that educators often implemented trauma-consistent practices without recognizing them as such. The strategy targets state-level resource developers and district support staff.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Resource developers must act on interviewee suggestions to make the framework and resources visible and aligned to other initiatives

Constraints¶

• Findings apply to the 271 responding schools and may not generalize to all Alaska schools

Target Learners¶

• Alaska public school educators and school leaders

Target Learning Goals¶

• Implementation of trauma-engaged practices supporting students affected by childhood trauma

Related Strategies¶

• Develop data-sharing memoranda of understanding and shared evaluation across child- and family-serving agencies

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Boal, A., McCullough, S., & Chin, A. (2025). Exploring implementation of trauma-engaged practices in Alaska schools (REL 2025–011). U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Regional Educational Laboratory Northwest. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/rel/Products/RWR/Publication/108318