Did you say Case Study? Well, this year’s Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference 2026 delivers SO many case studies. There’s so much wisdom to learn from other schools that are implementing trauma-sensitive schools programs. We’re excited to have these changemakers tell us about what is happening in their schools from all across the US.
- Stanton School in Fox Lake, IL: The Benefit of Being a Trauma – Informed School and Why It’s Important: A Principal’s Story, Jeff Sefcik, MAEL – Sunday, June 28 @ 9:45 am
- Schenectady City School District, NY: Building a Culture of Care: Nurturing the Whole Student through Collective Trauma-Informed Systems, Angela Pastizzo, LMSW & Donna Fowler, LMSW – Sunday June 28 @ 11:15 am
- University of Texas Charter Elementary School: The Trauma-Informed Education & Support System (TIESS) Framework: Neuroscience Meets Social-Emotional Learning, Andrea Menchaca, LMSW & Lara Wilder, EdD – Monday, June 29 @ 12:30 pm
- Erie Public Schools,PA: A Case Study, Scherry Prater – Monday, June 29 @ 12:30 pm


