Becky Haas posted:Hopeworks-n-Camden was last year's winner of the Scattergood Innovation Award for their program which has youth learning about ACEs, how to deal with them and then train others about ACEs. It's the youth-led program that won the award. I met Kate Daugherty the "Healing 10 Convener" for this program last December and was planning to reach out to her to learn more about what curriculum they are using. I've been involved with a former "alternative high school" this year that has seen astounding results after we provided Trauma-Informed Care training for the principal and staff last summer. In less than two semesters, they have removed the 8ft. metal detector, attendance rose from 52% to staying around 88% and typically students in the school recovered a total of 50-60 credits per semester and as of last week the group as a whole (100 students) have recovered over 600 credits! Here is information about progress at Topper Academy that made headlines in our newspaper in October 2017:
http://www.johnsoncitypress.co...ent&lp=2&p=1
Currently we are doing a monthly book study with the faculty using "Fostering Resilient Learners - Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom" by Kristin Souers and Pete Hall.
Here's a link to Hopeworks: http://hopeworks.org/ as well as news of their award:https://innovationaward.secure-platform.com/a/gallery/rounds/1079/details/33275
Best wishes as you go!
Becky, Hopeworks-n-Camden sounds like a model that could inspire other schools and communities. Would you consider sharing some of your ah ha moments, experiences and reactions that surprised you? So many individuals and organizations are seeking ways to accomplish what Hopeworks-n-Camden is doing! Please consider posting a short or long(!) story - sharing the learnings!!
Just a reminder - members of ACEs Connection are encouraged to post / blog!!! I’m sure there are many of us who would love to know more about the process and evolution of this work!!
With much gratitude- Karen