Kansas City Public Schools

To ensure long-term success, we provide a two-day, 16-hour Train-the-Trainer workshop that empowers school staff to lead trauma-awareness training within their own institutions.  

Key Takeaways for Participants: 

• Understanding systemic factors that perpetuate trauma in schools 
• Assessing school environments for trauma impact 
• Implementing strategies to build resilience in students and staff 
• Gaining the ability to facilitate trauma-awareness training for up to 20 participants  

Resources Provided: 

• A comprehensive training slide deck for unlimited use 
• Two hours of individual coaching per participant from CHCM facilitators 
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for professional growth  

To build a trauma-informed culture for all members of the KCPS organizational team, CHCM provides Trauma Awareness Training to all new KCPS hires, including support staff such as bus drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, and paraprofessionals.

This foundational training ensures that every adult interacting with students—regardless of role—understands the prevalence and impact of trauma, recognizes signs of stress, and uses trauma-sensitive strategies to foster a safe and supportive environment.

By embedding trauma awareness into onboarding, KCPS ensures district-wide alignment and cultivates a shared language and approach to student and staff well-being.

CHCM hosts quarterly half-day learning collaboratives for KCPS educators and staff. These sessions focus on reinforcing trauma-informed practices through application workshops and targeted toolkits. This approach ensures continued learning, adaptation, and implementation of best practices.  

CHCM conducts regular site visits to KCPS campuses, offering in-person coaching, observation, and feedback tailored to each school’s unique context.

These visits allow us to:

• Assess trauma-informed practices in action
• Support school leaders and staff in identifying areas for growth
• Provide on-the-ground coaching and reinforcement of the Missouri Model

Site visits help bridge training with daily practice, offering schools real-time guidance to strengthen trauma-responsive strategies and foster sustainable change.

CHCM provides six focused training sessions that reinforce core principles of the Missouri Model for Trauma-Informed Schools. These workshops guide district leaders in embedding trauma-responsive practices into school policies, leadership, and community engagement.

Through these sessions, KCPS leaders gain a clear roadmap for implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of trauma-informed practices.