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Policy Analysis And Trauma Informed Care, Darlene Mack Nov 2015

Policy Analysis And Trauma Informed Care, Darlene Mack

Darlene Mack

When following the policy process, the ensuing steps will be discussed: agenda setting, policy analysis/policy formation, policy legitimation, policy implementation, policy and program evaluation, policy change and recycle the process.  The purpose of this policy analysis is to explore a segment of educational policy, Trauma Informed Care (TIC) in K-12 Education.


Stress And Adolescent Brain Research Paper, Darlene Mack Apr 2015

Stress And Adolescent Brain Research Paper, Darlene Mack

Darlene Mack


With the advancements in the field of neuroscience, MRI and f(MRI)s are being used to study the human brain in ways that were not previously possible. Societal and educational demands in the United States have resulted in feelings of stress for adolescents.  The impact of stress can leave adolescent’s feeling exhausted and drained.  A basic review of the anatomy and functions of the brain is presented along with a discussion of the period of adolescent development, influences and stressors on the adolescent brain.   The impact of stress on academic achievement is discussed along with research on how stress management programs …