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1. Course Agenda
2. Pre-Discussion: ACEs
3. Discussion: ACEs (1/3)
4. Adverse Childhood Experiences
5. Categories of Adverse Childhood Experiences
6. ACEs in Your Own Words​ (2/4)
7. The Relationship Between ACEs and Health
8. ACEs Video
9. Quiz (3/3)
10. Evaluation Form​

Course Description

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​Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are common in the United States and bring with them some very negative short and long term effects. This topic serves the purpose of educating directors, trainers, and administrators about the basics of ACEs as well as neuroplasticity, brain development, and trauma-informed practices. 

Learning Outcomes

• Discuss familiarity of ACEs related information as part of a peer discussion.
• Describe ACEs in your own words.
• Evaluate the key points of ACES and trauma-informed practice and how to explain these points to adult learners. 

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Course Acknowledgments

A special thank you to Aurora Tollestrup, B.S. Ed. for developing the curriculum for this topic. ​​​

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CDA Criteria for this Course

CDA Settings:

• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Family Child Care (Mixed-Age)

CDA Content Area: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment ​(1 hour)

Technical Requirements:

• Laptop or PC
• Most students are able to use mobile devices such as tablets to complete courses. However, each device is different, and an individual's skill level with the device may determine their success with using a mobile device.
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Sources

1. ​Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) (April 1, 2016); from Centers for Disease Control; https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/​ 
2. Relationship of Childhood Abuse and Household Dysfunction to Many of the Leading Causes of Death in Adults; by Vincent J Felitti MD, Vincent J Felitti, Robert F Anda MD, MS, Dale Nordenberg MD, David F Williamson MS, PhD, Alison M Spitz MS, MPH, Valerie Edwards BA, Mary P Koss PhD, James S Marks MD, MPH; http://www.ajpmonline.org/article/S0749-3797(98)00017-8/fulltext 
3. Relationships between Childhood Trauma and Adult Health and Well-Being; by Trauma Informed Oregon; http://traumainformedoregon.org/resources/adverse-childhood-experiences-ace-study/
4. The toll of ACEs: Adverse childhood experiences and their effect on lifelong health; by Caitlin Suginaka, M.P.H.’13, and Barbara Dietrich Boose; http://www.iowaaces360.org/uploads/1/0/9/2/10925571/dmumag-wtr14-coverstoryx.pdf
5. The enduring effects of abuse and related adverse experiences in childhood: A convergence of evidence from neurobiology and epidemiology; by Robert F. Anda, Vincent J. Felitti, J. Douglas Bremner, John D. Walker, Charles Whitfield, Bruce D. Perry, Shanta R. Dube, Wayne H. Giles; https://traumasensitiveschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Anda-Article-Enduring-Effects- of-Abuse.pdf
6. Fact Sheet: Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Well-Being of Adolescents; by Kristin Moore, Ph.D, Vanessa Sacks, M.P.P., Tawana Bandy, B.S., and David Murphey, Ph.D.; https://www.childtrends.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Fact-sheet-adverse-childhood- experiences_FINAL.pdf
7. Adverse Childhood Experiences of Low-Income Urban Youth; by Roy Wade, Jr, MD, PhD, MPH, Judy A. Shea, PhD, David Rubin, MD, MSCE, and Joanne Wood, MD, MSHP; http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/pediatrics/early/2014/06/10/peds.2013- 2475.full.pdf
8. ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES: looking at how ACEs affect our lives & society; by the State of Michigan; https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdhhs/Adverse_Childhood_Experiences_Infographic- CDC_508995_7.pdf
   
9. Early and Middle Childhood Brain Development; by Better Brains for Babies Georgia; http://bbbgeorgia.org/brainTimeEarlyChild.php
   
10. Adulthood Brain Development; by Better Brains for Babies Georgia;
    http://bbbgeorgia.org/brainTimeAdulthood.php
    
11. Learning from Washington’s Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Story: A Case Study; by National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Division of Violence Prevention; https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/pdf/ace_case_study_washington.pdf
    
12. Building Resilience; by Jill Suttie; http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/building_resilience
    
    

Course Navigation Menu

1. Course Agenda
2. Pre-Discussion: ACEs
3. Discussion: ACEs (1/3)
4. Adverse Childhood Experiences
5. Categories of Adverse Childhood Experiences
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6. ACEs in Your Own Words​ (2/4)
7. The Relationship Between ACEs and Health
8. ACEs Video
9. Quiz (3/3)
10. Evaluation Form​
​Parking Lot