One out of every four students enrolled in K-12 have been exposed to a traumatic event, which can affect classroom learning and behavior (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network). The instinctual behavior for the child may be disruptive to traditional community settings with manifestations of: fight, flight or freeze.  Additionally those that administer to the needs of children exposed to trauma also may suffer from the affects of working with this vulnerable population. This class will provide an review of trauma informed pedagogy with a focus on evidence-based strategies for working with these children using positive behavior approaches that encourage empowerment and develop resiliency.