A National Survey of Children’s Health has found that half the students in U.S. schools have experienced trauma and/or chronic stress.  Given the strong connection between our emotions and learning, we know that the majority of these students are not ready to learn when they arrive at school.  In this workshop, educators will collaborate with colleagues while learning how to create environments that promote trusting relationships and social-emotional development.  Teachers will experience what it’s like to be in a classroom where students feel welcome, safe, and ready to learn.  Through two-weeks of powerful readings, dynamic discussions, and handson projects, educators will walk away from this workshop invigorated and ready to build safe learning communities for their students.