(Wisconsin Dells) BHSS Pre-Conference F: Trauma-Informed Leadership in Action

Register yourself or your school team. Contact the WISH Center (wishschools@cesa4.org) for help with registration.

2025 Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference - General Information 
The Building the Heart of Successful Schools (BHSS) Conference connects and inspires Wisconsin educators in order to serve every student.

• Pre-conference: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | AM sessions - 8:30am-11:30am or PM sessions 12:30pm-3:30pm
  Pre-conference registration $75.00 per attendee, per half day session
• Conference: Thursday, December 11, 2025
  Conference registration $150.00 per attendee, full day 

Glacier Canyon Conference Center | Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI

Hotel Accommodations: Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells, Call 1-800-867-9453 to book your room at special rates for conference attendees. Refer to Leader #A65517. Reserve by November 9, 2025.

Support and funding provided by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Find more information at www.wishschools.org/resources/bhss.cfm

BHSS Pre-Conference F: Trauma-Informed Leadership in Action
with Dr. Marci Waldron-Kuhn, CESA 7
Wed, Dec 10, 2025 12:30pm-3:30pm

Session Description: This session will explore the intersection of trauma-informed leadership, trauma-sensitive schools, and social-emotional learning (SEL), equipping leaders with evidence-based strategies to create resilient, supportive learning environments. Participants will examine how trauma-informed leadership fosters a school culture that prioritizes safety, relationships, and emotional regulation for both students and staff. By embedding SEL competencies into leadership practices, educators can enhance student engagement, well-being, and academic success. The session will also highlight evidence-based strategies such as restorative practices, co-regulation techniques, and resilience-building frameworks to support school-wide transformation. Leaders will gain practical tools to implement trauma-sensitive approaches that align with systemic supports for equity and inclusion. Through discussion and hands-on application, participants will develop a leadership action plan to integrate trauma-responsive strategies into their schools or districts. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how trauma-informed leadership connects to SEL and creates sustainable change. This session is ideal for school leaders, instructional coaches, and educators committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-achieving learning community.

About the presenter: Dr. Marci Waldron-Kuhn is the Director of Learning Services with over 25 years of experience in education and the nonprofit sector. She has served as a School Counselor, Social Studies Teacher, District Assessment Coordinator, and 504 Coordinator. As a Program Manager for a group home for teen mothers, she developed a passion for trauma-informed practices. Marci’s work with organizations like Big Brothers/Big Sisters fueled her commitment to social-emotional learning, equity, and educator support.