Project AWARE 2 Center on Trauma and Children

The University of Kentucky Center on Trauma and Children will work with the Kentucky Department of Education provide training and support for educators and mental health professionals on trauma informed practices as part of the Kentucky AWARE 2 grant project. UK CTAC will provide training and support for educators and mental health professionals on trauma informed practices as part of the Kentucky AWARE 2 grant. UK CTAC will ensure fidelity and strengthen the district''''s framework as we move toward a Multi-tiered System of Support inclusive of mental health and trauma related supports. Goals/Deliverables: *Provide Trauma-Informed Care for Educators (TICE) training statewide and in the 3 partner LEA by providing 3 learning collaboratives that include trainees from all regions of the 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 MH professionals in the 3 partner LEAs and expand these offerings statewide. *To enhance the sustainability of Trauma-Informed practices and TI-EBPs planted during Kentucky AWARE I and AWARE II cycles in schools, CTAC support the development of a 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.