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Transform Lives Through Trauma-Informed Education: Become a Certified Trauma-Informed Specialist (11 PDUs)

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Friday, May 23, 2025 – 9:00am to 3:30pm | In-Person
Saturday, May 24, 2025 – 9:00am to 3:30pm | In-Person

Must have completed the Trauma-Informed Educator Certification | Click here for more information (This course was originally held in person on Oct. 18, 2024. If you didn't attend that session, you can register FREE for the on-demand version. Must complete the on-demand by May 9, 2025.)

OTAC Members Only | Free of Charge ($500 value)

Are you ready to lead the way in transforming educational environments into spaces where safety, connection, and growth thrive? The Certified Trauma-Informed Specialist program goes beyond the usual training of trainer program. It empowers you to deliver the Trauma-Informed Educator Training in ways that are fully aligned with trauma-informed principles — ensuring that your training approach reflects the very principles it teaches. This program equips professionals like you to share this transformative curriculum with others. Be prepared for small group activities.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Master the Key Principles of Trauma-Informed Instruction
  • Create Powerful Training Experiences | Facilitate with Confidence
  • Develop High-Quality Training Materials
  • Engage Participants Effectively | Encourage Skill Application
  • Promote Reflection for Continuous Growth

Prerequisite. To participate in this 2-day training, you must have attended the Trauma Informed Educator Certification event on October 18, 2024, or complete the 4-hour on-demand training by May 9, 2025. Does not need to be completed in one seating. Register HERE to receive on-demand log-in information.

DATES AND TIME
Friday, May 23, 2025, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Each day includes a 1 hour on-your-own lunch break.

LOCATION
University of Southern California Health Sciences Campus
1540 Alcazar Street
Basement Auditorium G37
Los Angeles, CA 90089-9003

PARKING
Biggy Parking Structure - $20
Or, limited street parking in the surrounding neighborhood.