We all experience trauma in our lives. This workshop explores the sources and effects of trauma in the lives of students at Global Education Academy, an inner-city Los Angeles charter school. We will present case examples of how teachers address and teach students how to respond to trauma in healthy ways. The key to addressing trauma is implementing strategies that will support your students and families in responding to trauma. Participants in this workshop will be able to: 1. Identify sources of trauma. 2. Explain how trauma affects the brain and learning. 3. Discuss strategies for addressing trauma with students with special needs.