eLumaNation Speaker Highlight: Eric Rossen, Ph.D., NCSP
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The 2021 eLumaNation Summit is happening September 30 – October 1, and we want you to join us! We have an impressive lineup of guest speakers who will be presenting on some of the most important topics facing special educators, administrators, and students in K-12 schools.
This week, one of our highlighted speakers is Eric Rossen, Ph.D., NCSP. Eric is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, a licensed psychologist in Maryland, and a credentialed National Register Health Service psychologist. His presentation at eLumaNation will provide attendees with:
A framework for describing trauma, and distinguishing from experiences of stress and adversity
A set of easily applied trauma-informed principles that any educator can apply immediately when working with students, families, and each other.
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eLumaNation continues to emerge at the forefront of examining and addressing the needs of students with disabilities. I am honored and excited to continue collaborating with eLuma and to serve as one of several speakers focusing on the role of schools in supporting the social, emotional, mental, and behavioral health of our students.”
Presentation Overview
Adverse and traumatic experiences are pervasive among our students. These experiences can undermine the ability to learn, form relationships, manage feelings and behavior, and thrive in school. As districts increasingly recognize the impact of stress, adversity, and trauma on students, schools must now consider how to implement these trauma-informed approaches within their unique contexts. This session will provide a brief framework for understanding trauma, and identify 8 trauma-informed practices that all educators can apply in their interactions with students and families.
Eric Rossen, Ph.D., NCSP is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, a licensed psychologist in Maryland, and a credentialed National Register Health Service psychologist. He currently serves as the director of professional development and standards for the National Association of School Psychologists. Dr. Rossen has worked in public schools and in independent practice, and has served as a college instructor and adjunct faculty. Dr. Rossen has presented across the US and internationally, and published dozens of articles and book chapters related to school psychology, school safety, and trauma. He is most recently the editor of Supporting and Educating Traumatized Students: A Guide for School-Based Professionals, 2nd Edition; and co-author of Apply a Trauma-Informed Framework to the IEP Process: From Referral to Development.
