Community Resilience Initiative
The Certified Trauma-Informed Specialist (CTIS) program is a self-paced Training for Trainers certification that prepares school personnel, faculty, and graduate students to deliver the Trauma-Informed Educator training. Participants learn to facilitate sessions based on the latest in neuroscience and trauma-informed practices, enabling them to train educators to create supportive learning environments. Graduates are fully certified to lead and implement trauma-informed educational strategies within their schools.
***Participants in The Certified Trauma-Informed Specialist (CTIS) program must have taken Trauma Informed Educator. If for any reason you have not already taken Trauma Informed Educator, you can register for the self-paced on demand version of it here:
Register for Trauma Informed Educator ON DEMAND
If you have any technical questions please contact Tom Dawson at tom@knowledgedash.com.

- Manager: Rick Griffin
Unable to Join In-Person? You can purchase the Conference Recording Package. All keynotes and breakout sessions, plus additional offerings, will be recorded and made available after the event. The recordings will be released on October 27, 2025 and you will have three months access until January 27, 2026.

This course equips you with the essential tools and strategies to create trauma-informed learning environments, fostering safety and connection for optimal engagement. You will learn to recognize and mitigate threat responses, tailor instruction to meet diverse neurobiological needs, and implement practical techniques for effective communication and learning. Designed for professionals seeking to enhance their training methods, this course emphasizes adaptability, empathy, and actionable insights. By the end of the course, you will be empowered to transform your sessions into inclusive, supportive, and impactful learning experiences.
