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TriStar Aspire students tell board how trauma‑informed program helped them return to school
Summary
Three junior student ambassadors from TriStar Aspire described personal experiences of trauma, recovery and academic progress to the Effingham CUSD 40 board; staff outlined the program's trauma‑informed curriculum and student ambassador training.
Students from TriStar Aspire addressed the Effingham CUSD 40 School Board on Tuesday, describing how the district’s alternative program and a trauma‑informed curriculum helped them return to school and improve academically. Amber Kidd, principal of TriStar Aspire, introduced the student ambassadors and staff.
Emily Nelson, the program’s student support specialist and life‑skills teacher, told the board the school has focused on becoming trauma‑informed and teaches students how traumatic experiences affect brain…
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