 Since 2017, OSSS has been working with early childhood educators through the ROCK initiative to increase resilience and healing and to promote the healthy social emotional development of children in trauma-sensitive and trauma-responsive environments. Crucially, educators are more able to offer a healing early learning environment when they are attuned to their own well-being. That’s why, over the years, we’ve crafted and honed an early childhood educator learning framework that includes in-person and virtual group workshops, Professional Learning Communities, coaching, yoga, and self-care resources. ROCK has been strengthened by many partners, including but not limited to early childhood educators and administrators, coaches, mental health consultants, content experts, yoga and mindfulness teachers, Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), City of Oakland Head Start, and OSSS staff. All of these individuals and agencies have provided critical expertise, knowledge, and cultural assets.
Now we’re releasing a comprehensive toolkit that includes feedback from educators, lessons learned, and practical ideas for implementation. We hope this information will serve as inspiration and spark new ideas for early learning educators and administrators – in Oakland and beyond. Find the full toolkit here. And to learn about one leader who’s helped make ROCK what it is, visit our profile of Melissa Luc. Stay tuned for the May Early Learning Symposium, which will feature an overview and discussion of the toolkit. Register here. Comments are closed.
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