PEAC Lab Events
The PFS CARE team, through ASU’s T. Denny School of Family & Social Dynamics, is pleased to announce the upcoming 9th annual Trauma Sensitive Schools Symposium occurring on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Registration is now open!
The Trauma Sensitive Schools Symposium (TSSS) is an annual event bringing together Arizona educators, school staff, and community members to share the latest research and best practices for trauma-sensitive education. Now in its 8th year, the symposium has grown from a grassroots effort into a widely attended professional development opportunity, featuring expert keynote speakers, networking, and breakout sessions.
Supported by the PFS CARE project and an IES grant, TSSS continues to expand its reach while maintaining its strong community-driven foundation. With 92.7% of attendees satisfied in 2023, continued funding will help sustain and grow this impactful event.
Past events
- Sponsored by: Arizona State University, Institute of Education Sciences, Arizona School Board Association, and AZ ACEs Consortium
- Theme Name: “Strengthening our Foundation: The Building Blocks to Becoming Trauma Informed”
- Keynote Speakers: January Contreras, CEO and President of Children’s Action Alliance
Dr. Sarah Lindstrom Johnson, Professor at ASU T. Denny Sanford School - Attendee Gifts/Giveaway: $10 Amazon E-Gift Card
- Location: Whova (virtual)
- Sponsored by: Arizona State University, Institute of Education Sciences, Arizona School Board Association, and AZ ACEs Consortium
- Theme Name: Resilience is Resistance
- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Tamar Mendelson
Professor, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Director, Center for Adolescent Health - Attendee Gifts/Giveaway: $20 Changing Hands E-Gift Card
- Location: Whova (virtual)
- Sponsored by: Arizona State University, Institute of Education Sciences, Arizona Department of Education, and AZ ACEs Consortium
- Theme Name: Mind full or Mindful: Systems Change to Support Wellness
- Keynote Speaker: Marc A. Brackett, PhD
Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
Professor, Yale Child Study Center
Co-Creator, RULER Approach to SEL - Attendee Gifts/Giveaway: Essential oil diffusers, tea, fidget toys (shipped to attendees)
- Location: Whova (virtual)
- Sponsored by: Arizona State University, Institute of Education Sciences, and AZ ACEs Consortium
- Theme Name: Healing Collective Trauma: Together Moving Forward
- Keynote Speaker: Rick Griffin, Director of Training and Curriculum Development, the Community Resilience Initiative (CRI)
- Attendee Gifts/Giveaway: Unknown
- Location: Virtual (Whova)
- Sponsored by: Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Kohl’s Mindful Me, Kohl’s Cares, ASU T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics
- Theme Name: Beyond Awareness
- Attendee Gifts/Giveaway: Zenimals, Yoga Cards, and Positive Message Wristbands
- Location: Arizona State University Memorial Union
Arizona Ballroom
301 East Orange Street, Tempe, AZ 85287
- Sponsored by: Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Kohl’s Mindful Me, Kohl’s Cares
- Theme Name: Unknown
- Attendee Gifts/Giveaway: Singing Bowls
- Location: ASU Student Pavillion, Senita Ballroom
- Sponsored by: Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Kohl’s Mindful Me, Kohl’s Cares
- Theme Name: Unknown
- Attendee Gifts/Giveaway: Raffle of a variety of prizes
- Location: Balsz Conference Center
4309 East Belleview Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
- Sponsored by: Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Kohl’s Mindful Me, Kohl’s Cares
- Theme Name: Understanding Trauma and ACEs
- Keynote Speakers: Suzanne Savall and Lauren Waterbury - “Trauma Informed Strategies that Support the Whole Child”
- Attendee Gifts/Giveaway: Unsure possibly fidget toys and manipulatives
- Location: Balsz Conference Center
4309 East Belleview Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008