Explore how trauma impacts middle school students and learn actionable strategies to create supportive, engaging CTE classrooms. Gain a clear understanding of trauma types and their influence on behavior, engage in interactive group discussions and role-playing scenarios, and develop a personalized toolkit of practical techniques from relationship building and creating predictable environments to empowering student autonomy. Explore engaging, hands-on experience that blends empathy with effective classroom practices, helping you build bridges of connection and break down barriers to student success. Target audience: middle grade teachers in ALL program areas/disciplines.