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 two customizable resources to help you make that case with confidence.
Budget Narrative
Plan the full investment with clarity.
Attending an in-person conference involves more than registration. This spreadsheet helps you organize anticipated costs for lodging, transportation, meals, and optional learning opportunities, including Academy Day or the Leadership Summit. With expenses outlined in one place, you can present a realistic budget and clearly identify the support you are requesting.
Conference Funding Request Letter
Show how your learning will benefit your school community.
This customizable letter helps you connect conference participation to the needs of your students, colleagues, and organization. Identify the topics you want to explore—from regulation and supportive discipline to educator well-being and schoolwide change—and explain how you will apply what you learn.
The letter also helps you outline a plan to share resources and strategies with colleagues, extending the value of your attendance beyond the conference.
Access the Funding Request Letter
Start Your Request
Complete the Budget Narrative first, then use your estimates to personalize the Funding Request Letter. Include your learning goals, their connection to your organization’s priorities, and a specific plan for sharing and applying your takeaways. Submit both documents to your principal, supervisor, administrator, or HR department.
We know professional development dollars are carefully considered. These resources make it easier to explain both the investment and its potential impact—helping you take the next step toward learning, connection, and stronger support for students.
