Culturally Responsive | Trauma Informed | Globally Engaged
05/21/2026
Issue 5 of Understanding Trauma – Strengthening Families, focused on Trauma in Schools. Inside, you will find practical strategies for strengthening relationships and supporting regulation, and creating learning environments where children and families can thrive. Sign up for the newsletter here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/rfolet9
04/17/2026
April's edition of Understanding Trauma ~ Strengthening Communities is available. Sign up to receive it here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/rfolet9
03/14/2026
Issue 3 of Understanding Trauma - Strengthening Communities is now available - sign up to receive the monthly newsletter here. - https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/rfolet9
02/03/2026
The second issue of the newsletter, Understanding Trauma - Strengthening Communities, has just been published. This month, we celebrate Black History by discussing the power of stories. Sign up to receive the newsletter and other resources here: newhttps://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/rfolet9
Join our book club - Transformative Learning Collective. We will be reading Gabor Mate's (2022) book, "The myth of normal: Trauma, illness, and learning in a toxic culture."
We will meet in April 2026 for our virtual discussion. We want to confirm which date in April works best for you - April 1 or April 22?
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09/08/2024
Language & Literacy Practices is offering a Back-to-School Sale for Fall 2024. This is a unique opportunity to purchase all Institute on Child Trauma and Communication Courses (https://institute.languageliteracypractices.com/), each designed to equip you with essential knowledge, for 50% of the cost!
As educators and clinical care partners, it's crucial that we understand the impact of trauma on children's learning, language, and communication. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to best support children in educational and clinical settings.
This course, consisting of 8 modules, covers topics such as trauma, its various causes, how it impacts language and communication, and the ethics of culturally responsive trauma-informed care. It will also delve into some assessment and intervention practices.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will gain 10 professional development hours and receive a digital certificate that you can proudly display on your social media pages.
Take advantage of this offer!! Sign up now at https://institute.languageliteracypractices.com/complete-institute-series?coupon=BTSS-F24
Act fast - this offer expires on September 30th!
Complete Institute Series (10 PDH) This bundle includes all eight modules from the 2023 Institute Series! Earn up to 10 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Modules 4 and 5 specifically will help you meet ASHA Certification Requirements of 1 PDH of ethics and 2 PDHs of diversity, equity and inclusion per certification interval.
Event: Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Jon Henner and "The Crip Linguistics Manifesto”
Date: May 9th, 2024, Thursday
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT (Time Zone Converter)
The Journal of Critical Study of Communication and Disability hosts a celebration of the remarkable life and scholarly contributions of Dr. Jon Henner and explores the groundbreaking work of "The Crip Linguistics Manifesto.” Join us to advance the dialogue on language, disability, inclusive language practices, and social justice in Jon’s honor.
Featured Guests:
Dr. Octavian Robinson
Dr. April Baker-Bell
Dr. RaMonda Horton
Dr. Erin Moriarty
And more
Please Register at: https://sfsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArf-mhrD0jE9KK-MWUxXGTYKttmBB7Qlzo
Zoom link will be emailed to you upon registration.
Note: This event is open to all interested participants. Kindly register in advance to secure your spot. ASL interpreting will be provided.
For more information, please contact Betty Yu at [email protected]
04/15/2024
Check out the Institute for Child Trauma and Communication (https://institute.languageliteracypractices.com/) during April - Child Abuse Prevention Month
Language & Literacy Practices is offering a spring special! I hope you’ll enroll in three modules each at 34% off – for a total of only $198.
These three modules are
1. Module 1 - defining trauma and identifying its causes
2. Module 2 - exploring the impact of trauma on the brain
3. Module 3 - the impact of trauma on social pragmatic communication
Don’t miss this opportunity – it disappears on the 3rd of April.
To sign up for each module at 34% off go to https://institute.languageliteracypractices.com and use this coupon code, 198SPECIAL