Dr. Dakota King-White, Associate Professor of Counseling at Cleveland State University and Research Affiliate with the Center on Trauma and Adversity at Case Western Reserve University, facilitated an advanced strategy workshop on trauma. From Understanding to Impact: Advanced Strategies to Support Youth from a Trauma-Informed Lens held on 9/8/25, was the first session in a two-part series made possible in part through a Mini Innovation Grant from the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health.

Facilitators Katie Kurtz, subject-matter expert on trauma-informed care, and Jadine Murray, founder of The Breathing Teacher, guided participants through experiential activities and practical trauma-informed strategies. Trauma-Informed Strategies for Educators and Providers was held on 9/19/25, was the second session in our two-part series on trauma and learning. A special thank you to the Cuyahoga County Public Library for generously hosting our group.

Keith Langford, Family and Community Engagement Supervisor, Shaker Heights School District and Maleeka Bussey, Director of Student Services, South Euclid Lyndhurst School District guided participants through a gallery walk at Challenges to Chances. This McKinney-Vento Training held on October 7, 2025, helped build awareness and strengthen support for students experiencing homelessness.