Trauma-Informed PD That Gives Counselors Breathing Room
When all staff receives Professional Development to learn trauma-responsive strategies, your counselors can finally do the deeper work they're trained for. Classrooms are more productive due to reduced behavioral incidents.
4.8 out of 5
Rated by counselors and administrators across multi-district presentations (First District RESA,Georgia)
400+
The average student-per-counselor ratio. Nearly double the recommended 250.
Only 1
SEL program certified trauma-informed by the Attachment & Trauma Network
Expert Credentials
Trauma-Informed
Subject-Matter Experts
Repeat presenter, 37th Annual National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference
Pam McNall, Trauma-Informed Certified Level 1 Specialist
Rated ED:
“Top tier from everyone we’ve reviewed”
Your Counselors Are Overwhelmed.
Your Teachers Need Tools.
The Reality in Most Schools
- Counselors responsible for 400+ students can't respond to every crisis
- Teachers face behavioral escalations without training to de-escalate
- Administrators spend hours on discipline instead of instruction
What Changes with Trauma-Informed PD
- Every adult becomes part of a schoolwide support network
- Teachers gain practical tools to handle behavioral crises in the moment
- Counselors get bandwidth for the Tier 2/3 work they're trained to do
What Schools Experience After Training
Behavior Improves
Fewer office referrals,
students regulated
Students Feel Safer
Trust increases,
learning improves
Teachers Gain Confidence
Practical tools for
Monday morning
Counselors Get Bandwidth
Time for the
deeper work
Our Flagship PD: Building a Trauma-Responsive School Community
A 2-hour workshop designed to turn your entire staff into a network of support.
What Your Team Will Learn:
• How trauma impacts learning and behavior (the brain science)
• De-escalation strategies teachers can use immediately
• How to respond to behavioral crises without re-traumatizing
• Tools to build a resilient school community
Delivery Options:
• Live in-person
• Live via Zoom
• Custom-tailored to your school's needs
Additional PD Topics Available
All workshops are custom-tailored to your school's specific needs.
Testimonials
We’ve had a steady decline, definitely seeing a decrease in those difficult behaviors. And it is directly related to the support staff, Respectful Ways and PBIS, absolutely a thousand percent.
Deanna McFarland
Principal, Grover Cleveland Elementary School, Erie, PA
We have definitely decreased discipline referrals as well as suspensions, which I think is directly because of the trauma-informed piece and Respectful Ways, as well as PBIS implementation.
CJ Huffman
Principal, Lincoln Elementary School, Erie, PA
It’s been a pleasure working with Respectful Ways. They’ve been extremely supportive and flexible through the implementation process via weekly support meetings with district leadership, quarterly check-ins with building level teams, and responding to teacher needs and feedback. That level of support has been instrumental in integrating a district-wide SEL program.
Scherry Prater
Director of Student Services, Erie Public Schools, PA
Pam and her team at Respectful Ways have gone above and beyond in terms of their customer service. Every promise made has been kept, and they have over delivered in terms of providing quality professional development. The best part has been Pam and her team’s professionalism and availability. I recommend Respectful Ways to everyone.
Dr. James Murphy
District Behavior Specialist, Meridian MS Public Schools
Curriculum Implementation Onboard Training
When you purchase Respectful Ways curriculum, your team gets:
• 1.5-hour free onboard training (on-site or Zoom)
• Trauma-informed best practices review
• Follow-up support meeting at 4-6 weeks
• Ongoing check-ins and support for staff turnover
Let's Design the Right PD for Your School
We'll assess your needs, recommend the right workshop, and even help you find grant funding.
Call Pam McNall: (404) 955-8882
Email: Staff@RespectfulWays.com