Date of Award
2021
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Education (Ed.D.)
Department
Administrative and Instructional Leadership
First Advisor
Anthony J Annunziato
Second Advisor
James Campbell
Third Advisor
Richard Bernato
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the readiness of school districts in Suffolk County, New York, to implement a trauma-informed system to address the growing needs of mental health interventions in student populations. A review of the literature will show a historical prevalence of mental health providers and individual student interventions within the school building, or in partnership with community agencies. Recent literature shows an increase in school-related issues have origins in student trauma or adverse childhood experiences. The study will examine the issue by conducting a mixed method analysis, using a survey instrument and focus group interviews, of members of the Suffolk Directors of Guidance. Significance of the study will help districts who want to implement a systematic and districtwide approach to mitigating trauma-related student issues by identifying current readiness and examining gaps in preparation to implement the National Dropout Prevention Center’s Trauma-Skilled Schools Model.
Recommended Citation
Palios, Mark Leonidas, "A CASE STUDY OF TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE AND IMPLEMENTATION TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH AND LEARNING IN PUBLIC SCHOOL IN SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK" (2021). Theses and Dissertations. 160.
https://scholar.stjohns.edu/theses_dissertations/160