Safe and Supportive Schools

A flexible framework for trauma-sensitive school environments to promote and maximize the success of all students. Please join us to learn how Safe & Supportive Schools can:

  • Support better learning practices based on neuroscience research
  • Reduce unhealthy levels of stress at a systemic level
  • Promote safer, healthier, & more effective behavioral intervention
  • Increase the amount of classroom time available for learning

Program Welcome by State Representative Ruth B. Balser, Lead Sponsor, Safe and Supportive Schools Legislation

Keynote Speaker: Joe Ristuccia, Ed.M. Trauma & Learning Policy Initiative
Adjunct Professor, Lesley University / Certified School Psychologist

Co-sponsored by: Newton Parent Advisory Council for Special Education Trauma & Policy Learning Initiative, a collaboration of Massachusetts Advocates for Children and Harvard Law School

For more information, Lucie Chansky at luciec@comcast.net (617) 244-7310 Greg Smith at gregsmithpm@gmail.com (617) 584-9993

Free and open to the public
Wednesday, October 8th 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Newton North High School Auditorium