We offer many opportunities for you to dive deeper into learning about the ACEs research and applying it to your work in a specific sector. Scroll down to view opportunities.
Online Courses
Each online course is currently offered for free, thanks to funding from United Way of Central Iowa, and can be completed at your own pace. Once completed, you'll receive a certificate of completion. Check back for new trainings coming soon!
Overview of ACEs in Iowa
In this one-hour online course, you will learn about Iowa research on ACEs and how trauma can impact health and well-being. You'll also reflect on factors that contribute to ACEs and explore ways to promote healing and resilience. 
Training for Health Care Providers
(Part 1) This one-hour course is specifically designed for all members of the health care team who work with children and families. You'll learn about early brain development, how stress can impact healthy development, and identify the components children and families need to thrive. |
Trauma-Informed Supervision
This 1-2 hour course is designed for supervisors in the health and human services sector to reflect on their experiences leading teams and to identify trauma-informed strategies that can support themselves and their staff with difficult work. 
Training for Health Care Providers
(Part 2) This one-hour course is designed for all members of the health care team who work with children and families. After you have core knowledge of early child development and how stress can impact development, dive into how you can implement relationships-based, trauma-informed care. |
Additional Training
Online training on ACEs not specific to Iowa
ACEs 101 Training: Iowa Data
- To request this training, complete the contact form on this page. Training can be offered in person or web based.
Customized ACEs Training and Technical Assistance
- To request a training tailored to your specific sector, focus area, or region, complete the contact form on this page.
Training for Educators
ACEs and Education: From Stress to Success Curriculum fulfills Iowa's requirement for educators and school-based personnel to receive training on ACEs and toxic stress. The goal is to leave you with an understanding that there is a great deal of hope in responding to the impact of ACEs and toxic stress in school systems.
To view the guidance from the Iowa Department of Education on the law, click here. Our training content is also being updated based on guidance after Gov. Reynolds signed HF802 in June 2021. This act provides “requirements related to racism or sexism trainings at, and diversity and inclusion efforts by, governmental agencies, school districts, and post-secondary educational institutions.”
To view the guidance from the Iowa Department of Education on the law, click here. Our training content is also being updated based on guidance after Gov. Reynolds signed HF802 in June 2021. This act provides “requirements related to racism or sexism trainings at, and diversity and inclusion efforts by, governmental agencies, school districts, and post-secondary educational institutions.”
Training Options for Educators and Community Members
What you'll gain from our training:
- Access free online learning modules through AEA online learning. Find training here.
- Free, web-based train-the trainer sessions are available each summer for those who will lead training within schools. Find sessions in July.
- For on-site or district-specific trainings, fill out the form on this page and we'll be in touch with other recommendations on completing the requirement.
What you'll gain from our training:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences and toxic stress
- Develop a working understanding of how stress impacts the brain and development and learn how these developmental challenges affect a classroom
- Explore examples of strategies to develop resilience in school settings
- Be exposed to opportunities for long-term system change models for the development of trauma-informed education systems
Training for Pediatricians
Science is now informing clinical practice of the need to address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and potential toxic stress and downstream effects in order to improve health outcomes. Research and best practices are showing promise in trauma assessments and multi-generational supports in the pediatric and family practice health care. The Trauma-Informed Pediatric Guide seeks to develop a health sector strategy in the pediatric and family practice field for clinic-based trauma-informed practices.
Training Options
Training Options
- Follow the online guide
- An online self-guided training will be available by summer 2021
- Request a training session by filling out the form on this page.
Training on Prenatal Strategies
If we are going to reduce trauma, we have to start at the beginning. The very beginning.
Over the past year, ACEs 360 has focused on research, training, and advocacy related to trauma and the prenatal period. Supporting expecting mothers and families is critical to disrupting the intergenerational impact of trauma. In addition to new prenatal curriculum development, we are also establishing the ACEs Prenatal Collaborative to discuss research and systems change.
ACEs and Prenatal: From Success to Strength provides an overview of research on how ACEs and stress can transfer from parent to child and opportunities to prevent ACEs in future generations.
Training Options
Trainings are available in person or online. To request a training, please fill out the form on this page.
Over the past year, ACEs 360 has focused on research, training, and advocacy related to trauma and the prenatal period. Supporting expecting mothers and families is critical to disrupting the intergenerational impact of trauma. In addition to new prenatal curriculum development, we are also establishing the ACEs Prenatal Collaborative to discuss research and systems change.
ACEs and Prenatal: From Success to Strength provides an overview of research on how ACEs and stress can transfer from parent to child and opportunities to prevent ACEs in future generations.
Training Options
Trainings are available in person or online. To request a training, please fill out the form on this page.
Facilitated Discussions
We encourage you to become trained by Iowa ACEs 360 and to use the information and resources on our website to help you lead effective presentations and to host discussions within your organization and community.
Presentation Slides
Iowa ACEs branded PowerPoint slides and notes featuring Iowa ACEs data are available upon request. Please fill out the form on this page to request them or contact Sarah Welch.
Hosting Discussions
These facilitation guides can help you lead a conversation around ACEs and next steps.
Presentation Slides
Iowa ACEs branded PowerPoint slides and notes featuring Iowa ACEs data are available upon request. Please fill out the form on this page to request them or contact Sarah Welch.
Hosting Discussions
These facilitation guides can help you lead a conversation around ACEs and next steps.
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Film Screenings
We offer opportunities to screen the films Paper Tigers and Resilience and provide a discussion guide to facilitate conversations with your audience following the screening. For more information, fill out the contact form on this page.
We offer opportunities to screen the films Paper Tigers and Resilience and provide a discussion guide to facilitate conversations with your audience following the screening. For more information, fill out the contact form on this page.