Project AWARE 2 - Center on Trauma and Children

ProjectAWARE 2 Scope of Services: The University ofKentucky Center on Trauma and Children (UK CTAC) will work with the Kentucky Department ofEducation provide training and support for educators and mental health professionals on trauma informed practices as part ofthe Kentucky AWARE 2 grant project. UK CTAC will provide training and support for educators and mental health professionals on trauma informed practices as part ofthe Kentucky AWARE 2 grant. UK CTAC will ensure fidelity and strengthen the district''s framework as we move toward a Multi-tiered System ofSupport inclusive ofmental health and trauma related supports. Goals/Deliverables: • Provide Trauma-Informed Care for Educations (TICE) training statewide and in the 3 partner LEA by providing 3 learning collaboratives that include trainees from all regions ofthe state. • Deliver and evaluate a TIC Training for Senior Leaders (school superintendents, principals, etc.) in school districts over the 5-year grant cycle (target 80 over 5 years). • Provide training in trauma-specific, evidence-based treatments (i.e., TARGET or CBITS) to community- and school-based MR professionals in the 3 partner LEAs and expand these offerings statewide. • To enhance the sustainability ofTrauma-Informed practices and TI-EBPs planted during Kentucky AWARE I and AWARE II cycles in schools, CTAC support the development ofa TIC Peer Support Network, to include veteran trainees and regional consultants from AWARE I partnered with new trainees from AWARE II to share resources and support continued implementation.