September 2022

I. Networking (12:15 – 12:30 pm) II. Welcome and Introductions (12:30 – 12:45) Tri-Chairs Amelia Barile Simon, Dana Brown, and Linda Ketterer III. Learning Exchange (12:45 – 1:45) Shulamit Ritblatt and Audrey Hokoda Reviewing SD-TIGT Goals and book, From Trauma to Resiliency: Trauma-Informed Practices for Working with Children, Families, Schools, & Communities Chapter 6. Creciendo Juntos (Growing Together): Building Leadership in Latino Parents in a Trauma-Informed Elementary School...

Photo credit; Pawsitive Teams Author: Jeff Zevely's article, please click here. There's a reason why dogs are often called man's best friend. In this Zevely Zone, I profiled Pawsitive Teams , a non-profit organization celebrating twenty-five years of success. It started with what may have been the most adorable interview I have ever done. "This is Bobby. He is a Chocolate English lab," said Carol Davis. "This is Sandy. He is a Golden Retriever," said Charli King. 25 years ago, Charli and...

Committed planning team members met bi-weekly, beginning December 2, 2021, in preparation for the four-part Trauma-Informed Learning Community series which launched in San Diego, California, with Session #1 on May 20th. This series brought together seventy-five cross-sector service providers, agencies, and schools who work with teens, transitional-age youth, and families and was hosted by Diego Hills Central. The series would not have been the success that it is without Area Superintendent...

Starting a new school year is a time for new beginnings - especially after the last few years! As parents struggle to outfit their youngsters for that special first day and beyond, one of the least affordable and most challenging to “make do” are shoes. Hand-me-down, thrift store, or bargain bin shoes don’t fit, are worn in weird places, are uncomfortable, and are often just plain ugly. Brand new stylish well-fitting shoes are way too expensive for families on tight budgets. Addressing this...