The growing understanding of the deleterious effects of childhood trauma has led policymakers to encourage the integration of trauma-informed system approaches into educational settings. The National Childhood Traumatic Stress Network has created a framework that integrates trauma-responsive school policies, practices, and programs at each tier of…

Children are at high risk of exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs) during early childhood. This developmental period, marked by rapid growth in fundamental skills, may render children particularly vulnerable to adverse developmental effects. Embedding universal trauma-informed supports within early childhood education (ECE) settings has…