FELLOWSHIP
DR. BARBARA SORRELS & CONNECTED KIDS
FELLOWSHIP IN TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE EDUCATION
Effecting change and bringing hope and healing to teachers and children
Trauma-responsive practice for classroom teachers
Understanding the impact of trauma on development systems and the implications for classroom practice
Two Fellowships To Choose From
WHO IS IT FOR:
Pre-K - 5th grade educators and principals
*This fellowship is appropriate for all educators to attend
WHEN & WHERE:
June 22-26th, 2026 (total of 5 days)
Grand Hall Union High School
- Tulsa, OK
Pre-K & Kindergarten educators and principals
*This fellowship is targeted for early childhood educators and will provide an in-depth look at strategies for this age group
July 22,23 & 27-29, 2026 (total of 5 days)
Wilson Teaching & Learning Academy
- Tulsa, OK
THE EXPERIENCE:
This year-long focused training begins with a multi-day intensive of hands-on learning in an interactive curriculum. Adult learning methodologies and immediate application of new skills will be spring-led with attractive and inquiring conversations and rhythmic, active and artistic experiences. Throughout the year, additional team-based educational experiences include:
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Webinars to address specific new materials through case-study, provide feedback and identify specific needs
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Project Presentations, from each school team, to share successes and pitfalls of trauma-responsive prototypes
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Brain Mapping will be offered to 25 students per school site
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Site visits can be requested for observation and consultation (1 site visit per school per semester)
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO:
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Demonstrate knowledge of the core principles of child development and the impact of trauma on the physical, social/emotional and cognitive domains of development.
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Understand their own developmental history and how it impacts day-to-day functioning in the classroom.
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Have a plan for personal growth and self-care.
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Design and implement a plan for creating a trauma-responsive classroom that includes environmental. preventative and in-the-moment strategies.
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Develop and implement a toolbox of strategies for responding to behavior challenges.
CORE KNOWLEDGE:
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Principles of Brain Development
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The Attachment Process
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The Cognitive Impact of Trauma
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Self-Regulation and Executive Function
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Teachers as Agents of Change
REQUIREMENTS & FEES
REQUIREMENTS:
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Attending the entire fellowship (total of 5 days)
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Reading What Happened to You? (This will be sent to you upon registration.)
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Participation in pre and post assessments that will be administered before and after the fellowship to assess effectiveness of training. These will be anonymously administered.
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Hour-long webinars to develop problem solving skills monthly.
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Implementation of a teacher action research project in which I implement at least one trauma responsive strategy and collect data on the effectiveness of such strategy. (Dr. Sorrels and her team will be available for support)
FEES:
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$1850 Per person.
Upon registration and acceptance, we will contact you to determine payment method and/or payment schedule.