Our Services

All of our services are a la carte and customizable to your needs

Professional Development

A comprehensive in-person training program that equips educators and staff with practical knowledge and skills in trauma-responsive and restorative practices through interactive workshops, case studies, and hands-on learning experiences.

    • Comprehensive training programs for educators and staff on trauma-responsive and restorative practices

    • Focus areas include:

      • Understanding the impact of trauma on learning and behavior

      • Creating trauma-sensitive classroom environments

      • Implementing restorative circles and conferences

      • De-escalation techniques and strategies

      • Cultural proficiency and bias awareness

      • Social-emotional learning integration

    • Interactive workshops with practical application exercises

    • Real-world case studies and scenario-based learning

    • Ongoing support resources and materials

Train the Trainer

A process designed to develop in-house experts who can effectively lead professional development, coach colleagues, and sustain the implementation of trauma-responsive and restorative practices within their schools.

    • Intensive program to develop in-house experts who can:

      • Lead professional development sessions within their schools

      • Coach colleagues on implementation

      • Support sustainable practice adoption

    • Components include:

      • Advanced facilitation skills

      • Adult learning principles

      • Program assessment and adaptation

      • Building capacity for school-wide implementation

      • Troubleshooting common challenges

      • Creating support networks

Progress Monitoring

A system that tracks implementation effectiveness through data and outcome measurements to ensure continuous improvement and identify areas needing additional support.

    • Data-driven assessment of framework implementation, including:

      • Regular collection and analysis of disciplinary data

      • Student and staff surveys on school climate

      • Tracking of restorative practice usage and outcomes

      • Measurement of social-emotional growth

      • Assessment of equity in disciplinary actions

    • Regular reporting and recommendations for improvement

    • Identification of areas needing additional support

    • Documentation of success stories and best practices

Individual Coaching

Personalized one-on-one support that provides educators and administrators with targeted guidance, feedback, and mentoring to effectively implement trauma-responsive and restorative practices in their specific context.

    • Personalized support for educators and administrators, including:

      • One-on-one observation and feedback sessions

      • Customized strategy development

      • Problem-solving support for specific challenges

      • Guidance on difficult cases

      • Support in developing trauma-responsive classroom environments

      • Help with implementing restorative conversations

    • Regular check-ins and progress reviews

    • Goal setting and accountability support

    • Confidential consultation and mentoring

Service Focus Areas

The above services can be honed to focus on a particular area that you feel is most needed in your organization.

Trauma Responsive Care

Integrating knowledge of trauma into policies, procedures, and practices.

  • Essential for creating a safe learning environment that acknowledges student experiences

  • Helps staff understand and respond appropriately to challenging behaviors

  • Reduces re-traumatization through informed policies and procedures

  • Improves student engagement and academic outcomes

  • Builds trust between students, staff, and families

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

A framework used by schools to create a safe and positive learning environment for students.

  • Establishes clear expectations and consistent responses across the school

  • Creates a more positive school climate

  • Reduces disciplinary incidents through prevention

  • Supports academic achievement through better behavioral management

  • Provides data-driven framework for decision making

Systems Change

A strategic approach to transforming an organization by addressing the underlying structures, policies, power dynamics, and cultural norms that contribute to a lack of progress.

  • Addresses root causes rather than just symptoms

  • Creates sustainable, long-term improvements

  • Ensures consistent implementation across the organization

  • Aligns policies and practices with trauma-responsive goals

  • Transforms school culture systematically

Restorative Practices

A set of strategies and behaviors that aim to improve relationships and repair harm.

  • Reduces suspensions and disciplinary actions that remove students from learning

  • Builds stronger school community and positive relationships

  • Teaches valuable conflict resolution and communication skills

  • Addresses behavioral issues while maintaining student dignity

  • Creates long-term solutions rather than just punitive measures

Social Emotional Learning

The process through which individuals learn and apply a set of social, emotional, and related skills, attitudes, behaviors, and values that help direct students.

  • Develops crucial life skills students need for success

  • Improves academic performance through better self-regulation

  • Reduces behavioral issues through improved emotional awareness

  • Prepares students for future workplace success

  • Builds resilience and coping strategies

Safe and Strong Leadership

A style of leadership that acknowledges the effects of trauma on people and the workplace. It involves building strong accountability for self and others through high levels of support.

  • Models trauma-responsive practices from the top down

  • Creates a supportive environment for both staff and students

  • Builds accountability while maintaining empathy

  • Ensures consistent implementation of practices

  • Supports staff in managing secondary trauma

Data Based Decision Making in a Tiered Model of Intervention

The process of collecting data and using it to make decisions, such as which students are experiencing behavioral concerns that are a barrier to the instructional environment.

  • Identifies students needing additional support early

  • Allows for targeted interventions based on actual needs

  • Measures effectiveness of interventions

  • Ensures efficient use of resources

  • Provides accountability and progress monitoring

Book Principled Purpose

Transform your organization’s culture through trauma-responsive and restorative practices with Principled Purpose's expert guidance. Schedule a consultation today to discover how our comprehensive services can support your journey toward creating a safer, more inclusive, and academically successful environment where every individual can thrive.