Historical Trauma Training Series
HISTORICAL TRAUMA TRAINING SERIES
This 4-part training series explores Historical Trauma from a racial equity lens. Participants will learn how these experiences affect children and families today and how to respond sensitively and offer support to help children heal and thrive. Early Childhood Education (ECE) competencies covered in this training series include:
- Culture
- Diversity
- Equity
- Professionalism
- Leadership
This training is conducted live virtually via ZOOM and/or in person, depending on participant needs. The training series is offered in both English and Spanish. The 4-part Historical Trauma training series is designed and recommended to be completed as a cohort. Completion of the foundational, 8-module TIC Core training series is a pre-requisite to be eligible to enroll in the Historical Trauma training series. All are waitlisted until prerequisites are verified; once approved, you’ll be enrolled and receive training details by email.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance after each training module and a Certificate of Completion after completing the entire training series. Participants who have a California Early Care & Education Workforce Registry ID number can also receive 2-3.5 hours of professional development credit per module. Credit for any training will be added to your CA Registry account up to 30 days after training completion.
TRAINING MODULE TOPICS AND DATES: July 2026 – June 2027
WAITLIST for the Entire HT series:
- COHORT 1 – English, Thursdays via Zoom 1:00PM- 4:00PM in July 2026
- Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/37wm426x)
- COHORT 2 – Spanish, Tuesdays via Zoom 5:00PM- 8:00PM in November and December 2026
- Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/CSIHTS2611)
- COHORT 3 – English, Tuesdays via Zoom 5:00PM- 8:00PM in January 2027
- Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/CSIHTE2701)
- COHORT 4 – English (with Live Spanish Translation), Tuesdays & Thursdays via Zoom 1:00PM- 4:00PM in January 2027
- Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/yc3w24zb)
Module 1: Understanding Historical Trauma
This training introduces the topic of historical trauma from a racial equity lens and provides a foundational set of key terms that are utilized throughout the entire training series. Key topics include race, ethnicity, culture, racism, systemic racism, and privilege.
- Cohort 1 English – Thursday, July 2, 2026 (via Zoom 1:00PM- 4:00PM)
- Cohort 2 Spanish – Tuesday, November 10, 2026 (via Zoom 5:00PM- 8:00PM)
- Cohort 3 English – Tuesday, January 5, 2026 (via Zoom 5:00PM- 8:00PM)
- Cohort 4 English (Live Spanish Translation) – Tuesday, January 19, 2027 (via Zoom 1:00PM- 4:00PM)
Module 2: Resurfacing the Past – Historical Trauma in the U.S.
This training dives deeper into understanding historical trauma by reviewing relevant U.S. history, such as slavery, Native American genocide, and immigrant experiences. The resilience of these local communities is also highlighted.
- Cohort 1 English – Thursday, July 9, 2026 (via Zoom 1:00PM- 4:00PM)
- Cohort 2 Spanish – Tuesday, November 17, 2026 (via Zoom 5:00PM- 8:00PM)
- Cohort 3 English – Tuesday, January 12, 2026 (via Zoom 5:00PM- 8:00PM)
- Cohort 4 English (Live Spanish Translation) – Thursday, January 21, 2027 (via Zoom 1:00PM- 4:00PM)
Module 3: Historical Trauma – From Past to Present
This training explores the impact of historical trauma on children and families today by discussing topics such as racial disparities in Early Childhood Education (ECE) settings, the school to prison pipeline and poverty in communities of color.
- Cohort 1 English – Thursday, July 16, 2026 (via Zoom 1:00PM- 4:00PM)
- Cohort 2 Spanish – Tuesday, November 24, 2026 (via Zoom 5:00PM- 8:00PM)
- Cohort 3 English – Tuesday, January 19, 2026 (via Zoom 5:00PM- 8:00PM)
- Cohort 4 English (Live Spanish Translation) – Tuesday, January 26, 2027 (via Zoom 1:00PM- 4:00PM)
Module 4: Historical Trauma – Supporting Children and Families Today
This training shares strategies Early Childhood Education (ECE) providers can use to support children and families that have been impacted by historical trauma. Addressing implicit biases and creating culturally inclusive childcare settings are also discussed.
- Cohort 1 English – Thursday, July 23, 2026 (via Zoom 1:00PM- 4:00PM)
- Cohort 2 Spanish – Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (via Zoom 5:00PM- 8:00PM)
- Cohort 3 English – Tuesday, January 26, 2027 (via Zoom 5:00PM- 8:00PM)
- Cohort 4 English (Live Spanish Translation) – Thursday, January 28, 2027 (via Zoom 1:00PM- 4:00PM)
PREREQUISITES
This training has a prerequisite of completing the 8-part Trauma-Informed Care Core Training Series.
To learn more about 8-part Trauma-Informed Care Core Training please click here.
ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS
This is a live, virtual training conducted through Zoom and facilitated through BridgeBuilder. This training has a pre-requisite of the entire 8-module Trauma-Informed Care Core Training Series. The link will take you to BridgeBuilder website. Sign-in or create an account if you do not have one.
Everyone is placed in the waitlist until the instructor can verify the pre-requisites have been completed. Upon verification, you will be enrolled in the training. The day of the training you will also receive an email from the instructor with details on about the trainings.
The 4-part Historical Trauma Series training series is designed and recommended to be completed as a cohort. Please check, the languages available is listed. You can check Bridge Builder for other trainings available. Credit for this training can be added to your California Registry account up to 30 days after training completion.
Send your Certificate of Completion for the 8-module Core Series or if you have more questions send email: ticbridgeadvisors@crystalstairs.org
WAITLIST for the Entire Historical Trauma series:
- COHORT 1 – English, Thursdays via Zoom 1:00PM- 4:00PM in July 2026
- Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/37wm426x)
- COHORT 2 – Spanish, Tuesdays via Zoom 5:00PM- 8:00PM in November and December 2026
- Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/CSIHTS2611)
- COHORT 3 – English, Tuesdays via Zoom 5:00PM- 8:00PM in January 2027
- Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/CSIHTE2701)
- COHORT 4 – English (with Live Spanish Translation), Tuesdays & Thursdays via Zoom 1:00PM- 4:00PM in January 2027
- Click here to register: https://tinyurl.com/yc3w24zb)
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