Introduction
The course I am designing is called the Brain Architecture Workshop, an in-person, full-day learning experience for early childhood and elementary teachers and administrators. The workshop will introduce participants to concepts of brain development, the impact of toxic stress and trauma, and how caring adults can promote healthy brain development. By the end of the workshop, participants will generate two specific, relevant action steps that they can take in their work with children. This section of my website will describe an effective learning environment for the Brain Architecture Workshop given the learner characteristics and goals of the course.