Recognize, Respond, Connect (RRC): Supporting the Behavioral Health of Our Students
The training is available on the Aces Aware Website - Recognize, Respond, Connect
The California Department of Public Health, Office of School Health, the California Department of Education, and subject matter experts have developed this free, self-paced, 50-minute training to provide information on how school staff, as trusted adults, can support the social, emotional, and physical well-being of students by creating learning environments where students feel safe, accepted, and valued. This training is aligned with the requirements of California Education Code Section 49428.2(c) and welcomes participants into a community of staff that can access a wide range of other training opportunities to support their students. Created for all school staff (grades 7–12), the training teaches simple, practical ways to build trusted relationships with students and contribute to safe and supportive school communities where everyone can thrive, provides an overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and other common adversities that can affect students' ability to learn, connect, and thrive, and guides staff in recognizing signs of distress, responding with empathy and support, and making referrals for students experiencing behavioral health challenges. The training is available in English and offers Continuing Professional Education credit (CME/CE).
A toolkit for partners to implement this training is now available. Please visit the ACES Aware Website for more information.
Recognize, Respond, Connect (RRC): Partners Promotional Toolkit
Safe Spaces: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice for Educational and Care Settings
The training is available on the Aces Aware Website - Safe Spaces
The Office of School Health (OSH) develops and maintains trauma informed trainings for educators, school staff, and others who work with children and youth. The Safe Spaces: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice for Educational and Care Settings is overseen by OSH and was originally developed by the Office of the California Surgeon General. This online training helps early care providers, TK–12 educators, and other school staff recognize and respond to trauma and stress in children and create nurturing environments for enhanced learning and development. This free, self-paced two-hour training includes three learning modules for individuals who work with ages 0-5, 5-11, and 12-18, is available in English and Spanish, and offers Continuing Professional Education credit (CME/CE).
