14.011 - Increasing the Opportunity for Academic and Life Success: Trauma-Informed Schooling and Consequences

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

This session will examine critical issues around the meaning and indicators of trauma as well as its contexts and consequences.Trauma is increasingly becoming a catch-all term associated with problems with schooling, achievement and adaptation. While the pernicious effects of events involving abuse and the obstacles imposed by racism, homophobia, social discrimination and poverty are not questionable the conceptualization of trauma needs to be considered. This session will explore the conceptualization of trauma and its relationship to educational opportunity and equity. It will also consider gaps in trauma research in order to inform future research by asking: What do we know about and how do we integrate trauma research knowledge in our work?

Sub Unit

• AERA Presidential Session

Chair

• Ramon Markee Jevon Griffin, Michigan State University

Participants

• Tony Brown, Rice University

• Lalitha M. Vasudevan, Teachers College, Columbia University

• Margaret Beale Spencer, University of Chicago

Discussant

• Leon D. Caldwell, The Annie E. Casey Foundation