Navigating the Unexpected

Nearly two-thirds of students show symptoms of traumatic stress. It's imperative that every school is equipped to take a proactive approach and thoughtfully respond to trauma and high-stress events and situations such as chronic illness, physical assault, neglect, unexpected family crises, and other adverse childhood experiences. This book serves as a quick-reference guide for school and district leaders in designing their own Dynamic Problem-Solving Team (DPST).Throughout the book, readers will find identified systems that allow the DPST to navigate traumatic situations with structured flexibility. This book will help principals, teacher leaders, and district administrators:Assess the efficacy of current systems and protocols in response to a traumatic or unexpected eventDevelop a Dynamic Problem-Solving Team (DPST) equipped to navigate traumatic situations with structured flexibilityEstablish a system of communication to inform and empower students, staff, and the community at largeDesign goals, action items, and monitoring protocols to meet students physical, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needsProvide templates, assessments, and other tools that will support a planned, systematic, and fully customizable responseContents:Introduction: It s Not a Matter of If; It s a Matter of WhenChapter 1: Getting It Right the First TimeChapter 2: Leading and Forming the Dynamic Problem-Solving TeamChapter 3: Preparing to Do the WorkChapter 4: Building a Firm FoundationChapter 5: Creating a Plan Through the Lens of the Instructional CycleChapter 6: Assessing Sustainability and SupportEpilogue: Lessons LearnedReferences and ResourcesIndex