This Changes Everything: Charter School Educators’ Perspectives from a Yearlong Trauma-Informed Training Program

This descriptive case study examined 16 educators’ perspectives of a yearlong trauma-informed training delivered in a public charter school system. Thematic analysis revealed one meta-theme: the centrality of the educator-student relationship. Four other themes were identified and included: safety, educator changes, resistance, and thriving. Each theme is detailed with rich descriptions from participants. Implications for teacher preparation programs and school administration are discussed with recommendations for fostering safe relationships and addressing training challenges. Limitations and suggestions for future research are provided.