Trauma-Informed Certification Program

Become a Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist in Education

Build Resilient Schools, Champion Cultural Awareness

A Program Built for Educators and Child Advocates

Our Trauma-Informed Certification Program is a two-day immersive experience designed to empower educators, juvenile court professionals, and anyone working directly with children. The training provides a step-by-step approach to creating trauma-informed, resilience-focused schools while integrating culturally responsive teaching practices to ensure every student thrives.

This program offers a comprehensive framework that goes beyond theory, equipping participants with actionable strategies to transform classrooms, support staff, and build inclusive learning environments.

Who Is It For?

Teachers, administrators, school support staff, counselors, social workers and specialists.
Child Advocates: Juvenile court professionals, social workers, counselors, and community leaders.
Anyone Working with Children: Professionals who want to create positive, lasting change for youth.

What You’ll Gain

Comprehensive Trauma-Informed Knowledge: Learn the 10 Steps to Create a Trauma-Informed, Resilience-Focused School, with emphasis on:

Building trust and fostering connections.
Addressing the impact of trauma on student behavior and achievement.
Establishing environments of safety, resilience, and growth.

Culturally Responsive Strategies

Develop practices that celebrate diversity and create equitable opportunities for all students:

Recognize and address implicit biases.
Build bridges between students, families, and communities.
Create culturally inclusive classroom strategies.

Practical Application Tools

Turn knowledge into action with:

Behavior support planning for individual students.
Methods for assessing students’ needs based on the Circle of Courage.
Strategies to collect and utilize outcome data.

Program Details

Training Length:

Two 6-hour sessions (virtual or in-person options available).

Facilitators:

Presented by a Starr Certified Trauma and Resilience Trainer in Education (CTRT-E).

Certification:

Earn your official Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist in Education (CTRS-E)

Whats Included

Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist in Education (CTRS-E) certificate
CTRS-E Badge
10 Steps Activities Course Packet

Why Choose This Program?

Proven Framework: Grounded in evidence-based practices that support the whole child.
Interactive Experience: Engage with hands-on activities, case studies, and group discussions.
Cultural Competency: Equip yourself to serve students from all backgrounds effectively.

How It Works:

Step 1: Register for your preferred session (virtual or in-person).
Step 2: You will receive the training link 24hrs before your training

Step 3: Participate in two interactive training days.
Step 4: Apply what you’ve learned to transform your practice and create inclusive, trauma-informed environments.
Step 5: Receive your certification and become a leader in trauma-informed, resilience-focused education.

4 Reasons to Become a Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist (CTRS-E)

1. Gain Practical Tools That Work: Walk away with actionable strategies to foster connections, establish safety, and create behavior support plans that improve academic and social outcomes for all students.

2. Address Trauma with Confidence: Understand how trauma impacts learning and behavior—and how to create resilience-focused environments that empower both students and staff.

3. Build Culturally Responsive Environments: Incorporate practices that celebrate student diversity, disrupt bias, and promote equity to ensure every child feels seen, valued, and supported.

4. Lead Positive Change in Your School: Earn a certification that equips you to champion trauma-informed practices, support staff, and collaborate with families and communities to create lasting change.

Certification Fee: $450 per person

Your Trainer:

Tavarski Wallace

Thousands of Educators and Leaders Trust Our Trauma-Informed Certification Program to Transform Their Schools.

Here’s What They Have to Say:

Terry Dangerfield

Superintendent

Lincoln Park Public Schools

We're finally doing the right thing for kids.We have very few tools, suspension, and code of conduct, so send them out. We felt we were not meeting their needs and there was danger inside the school... We're now sitting here with the highest test scores since the MSTEP started, and the highest enrollment in 13 years.

Canton City Schools

Elementary School Counselor

The knowledge I gained through 10 steps helped me more than I realized.I'm convinced now more than ever that the information I gained from 10 steps was priceless because it gave me the knowledge and the "words" needed to give a family hope!

Elementary Teacher

Training Participant

The Course gave me the confidence..."I will look through a trauma-informed lens in my classroom and build relationships to dive deep with my students. I want them to feel comfortable talking to me and to know they can trust me. This course gave me the confidence to do that."