- Trauma-informed practices for classrooms and programs
- Techniques for responding to challenging behaviors without escalation
- Reflective communication strategies (e.g., W.A.I.T. – Why Am I Talking?)
- Methods for embedding anti-racist and inclusive principles in programming
- Practical coaching tools to strengthen staff capacity
Mia Klinger is a career special educator who has been a teacher, program director, and administrator at the kindergarten through graduate school levels. She has committed much of her career to working with children and families impacted by trauma, social-emotional disabilities, and school challenges. In 2022, Mia founded JOYweavers, an agency committed to serving this population and to promoting meaningful inclusion. JOYweavers offers summer programming, school-year events for campers, consultation for families around IEPs and special education issues and opportunities for all to find community.
