Our Children Are Watching: What We Teach Through the Way We Disagree
By Tracy Leonard, Executive Director, Attachment & Trauma Network As another election approaches, our country is experiencing a season of passionate debate, strong opinions, and deep divisions. But alongside the important conversations about our future, we are also witnessing something troubling: personal attacks, intimidation, threats, and language that strips people of their humanity. At the […]
Make the Case for Attending the Learning Brain Exchange Conference
You see the value in professional learning that helps you better support students. Getting approval to attend often means explaining how that learning will benefit your school or organization—and where it fits in the budget. ATN has created two customizable resources to make that conversation easier. Together, they help you present a clear funding request […]
Make the Case for Attending the Creating TSS Conference in Houston
You know the difference safe, supportive, and connected schools can make for students. Attending ATN’s Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools (CTSS) Conference offers opportunities to strengthen your practice, build professional connections, and bring practical strategies back to your school community. Securing approval often means showing how those benefits align with your organization’s priorities and budget. ATN created […]
Closing Keynote at CTSS27 – Gerry Brooks, MEd
Meet Our Closing Keynote: Gerry Brooks We’re closing CTSS 2027 with laughter, encouragement, and a voice educators know and love! ATN is excited to welcome Gerry Brooks as the Closing Keynote speaker for the 2027 Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference. A veteran educator, school administrator, and author, Gerry is widely known for his humorous videos capturing […]
Opening Keynote at CTSS27 – Dr. Adolph Brown
Meet Our Opening Keynote: Dr. Adolph Brown Get ready to learn, laugh, and be inspired! ATN is excited to welcome Dr. Adolph Brown as the Opening Keynote speaker for the 2027 CTSS Conference. A clinical psychologist, master teacher, author, and award-winning educator, Dr. Brown brings a powerful blend of expertise, humor, and heart. Known for […]
Keynotes at CTSS27 – Dr. Adolph Brown and Gerry Brooks, MEd
Meet Our Opening Keynote: Dr. Adolph Brown Get ready to learn, laugh, and be inspired! ATN is excited to welcome Dr. Adolph Brown as the Opening Keynote speaker for the 2027 CTSS Conference. A clinical psychologist, master teacher, author, and award-winning educator, Dr. Brown brings a powerful blend of expertise, humor, and heart. Known for […]
Sal Kahn, MBA, CEO of Khan Academy will Keynote at The Learning Brain Exchange!
Founder and CEO of Khan Academy ATN is thrilled to welcome Sal Khan as a keynote speaker at the Learning Brain Exchange, the Attachment & Trauma Network’s virtual conference on February 19–20, 2027. Sal’s interest in education began well before Khan Academy. As a student at MIT, he developed math software for children with ADHD […]
Solution-Seeking Sessions for Educators Struggling with Trauma-Based Behaviors…join us for FREE!
91% found immediate applicable strategies. 97% Found the discussions VERY safe and supportive. Attendees plan on adjusting their interpretations of student behavior, trying new approaches, and implementing new regulations strategies. “I am able to help SESPs share information with the team of service providers worker with the students they advocate for. ” 2026 Attendee “We […]
Communities Track: Building Resilient Communities for Children Conference 2026
Plenary Session: Transforming Ourselves to Transform the World: Cultivating Healthy Communities from the Inside-Out Plenary Speaker: Dr. Stan Sonu Resilient Communities include all of us serving children and families. This track will focus on what all organizations within the community can do to support children and encourage their resilience. So, join us if you work […]
Education Track: Building Resilient Communities for Children Conference 2026
Plenary Speaker: Rae Hughart, MEd Plenary Session: The Adults We Forgot: Why the People Closest to Your Highest-Need Students Get the Least Support – and How to Fix It This line up of veteran educators is bringing us the best that Trauma-Sensitive Schools have to offer! In addition to the Plenary session and 7 workshops […]