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.

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.

• View the CSI General Historical Trauma Training series flyer here.
• Important: A new Spanish only series will be available one Saturday each month via Zoom at 10:30AM-1:30PM from October 2025– January 2026. View the Spanish series flyer here.

TRAINING MODULE TOPICS AND DATES

Module 1: Understanding Historical Trauma
English – Upcoming dates TBA
Spanish – Saturday, October 11, 2025

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.

Module 2: Resurfacing the Past – Historical Trauma in the U.S.
English – Upcoming dates TBA
Spanish – Saturday, November 8, 2025
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.

Module 3: Historical Trauma – From Past to Present
English – Upcoming dates TBA
Spanish – Saturday, December 13, 2025
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.

Module 4: Historical Trauma – Supporting Children and Families Today
English – Upcoming dates TBA
Spanish – Saturday, January 10, 2026
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.

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. Youcan 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

• Register for the waitlist for the entire Historical Trauma series in Spanish here.
• To create a BridgeBuilder account on our online Learning Management System, Bridge Builder, create a BridgeBuilder account or sign-in with your email here.
• Learn more about how to create a BridgeBuilder account and enroll in TIC training here.
• Access the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles (CCALA) Bridge Builder user guide here.