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Ms. Princehorn from Chicago, IL is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Tackling Trauma

I need to learn more about trauma to better serve my students.

  • $346 goal

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My Students

This is my tenth year as the school social worker working with a K-8 urban population. My students are the strongest, most resilient people I have ever met. Most of the students I work with have experienced something traumatic related to gun violence. Many of my students have either heard gunshots, known someone who has been shot or has lost someone they knew to gun violence.

Each year, more and more of my students show symptoms of unresolved trauma-related to the gun violence in our school's community.

When traumatic experiences are not appropriately addressed, it is difficult for one to self-regulate their behavior and emotional responses. Without proper self-regulation skills, students are at an increased risk for depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

My Project

Historically, my school has offered to fund for individual professional development opportunities. In the past, I have used my allotted budget to attend the Illinois Association of School Social Workers (IASSW) annual conference. Because of significant budget cuts, this funding is no longer available.

Attending IASSW's annual conference will better me for providing trauma-informed care to the youth I serve.

At this conference, I will participate in workshops that will teach me the latest evidenced-based interventions for addressing the symptoms of trauma. I will learn more strategies for teaching self-regulation and coping skills specifically related to trauma. Your generous donation will directly improve my practice and can make a huge difference in the lives of my students.

Ms. Princehorn Polaris Charter Academy Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Princehorn

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

200 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Component Company Total
Activity Illinois Association of School Social Workers $260.00

Trip cost

$260.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$293.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.86

Total project goal

$345.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $345.76

2 Donors

-$345.76

Donations toward project cost

-$293.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.86

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 $0.00

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