The effects of trauma are real, but they don’t have to be permanent. Trauma induced by adversity, abuse, hunger, and injustice stands as a roadblock for many students in our state; however, resilience is attainable when students are given the right tools to achieve success. Access to quality school age programming is one of the… Continue reading NC School Age Trauma Resource Series – Section 2: Supporting Student Resiliency
Topic: School Age
School Age Update – Winter 2021
Quarterly newsletter for The North Carolina School Age Initiative.
NC School Age Trauma Resource Series – Section 1: Understanding School Age Trauma
Trauma is quickly becoming a topic of concern in our nation’s school age programs. Research from the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative highlights that over two-thirds of the nation’s youth face at least one traumatic event by the time they turn 16 years old (NCTSI, Understanding Child Trauma, 2015). Data from the National Council on… Continue reading NC School Age Trauma Resource Series – Section 1: Understanding School Age Trauma
School Age Update – Fall 2020
Quarterly newsletter for The North Carolina School Age Initiative.
Powerful Trauma-Sensitive Practices You Need To Know by Jon Williams
American youth are in the midst of a psychological crisis. From dealing with the pressures of a global pandemic and enduring the stress of racial injustice to coping with the everyday struggles of life, young people in the United States are experiencing an unprecedented amount of personal trauma.
7 Keys to Starting a Successful School Age Program
Successful school age care is important for North Carolina to thrive. Afterschool and summer camp programs provide students with a safe avenue to learn, play, and socially develop outside of traditional school hours. Additionally, school age programs are a critical infrastructure resource in times of emergency situations, natural disasters, and public health and safety concerns.… Continue reading 7 Keys to Starting a Successful School Age Program
School Age Update – Summer 2020
Quarterly newsletter for The North Carolina School Age Initiative.
School Age Guide to Positive Interactions
This resource guide is intended for school age professionals seeking to improve the interactions between school age staff and students. The information presented in this guide is based upon the licensing requirements set forth by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and the School Age Care Environmental Rating Scale Updated… Continue reading School Age Guide to Positive Interactions
School Age Guide to Space & Furnishings
This resource guide is intended for school age professionals seeking to improve approaches to school age space and furnishings. The information presented in this manual is based upon the licensing requirements set forth by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) and the School Age Care Environmental Rating Scale Updated (SACERS-U).… Continue reading School Age Guide to Space & Furnishings
School Age Materials Toolkit
Effective school age care environments require a diverse range of materials that must meet the needs of all enrolled students. Meeting these specific needs requires crafting activity areas geared for younger children, while simultaneously challenging older students in the group. For this process to flow smoothly, group leaders and program directors must think intentionally about… Continue reading School Age Materials Toolkit