Workforce Secondary Traumatic Stress

Everett Public Schools is committed to the mental health and well-being of every staff member. In accordance with state legislative requirements and Board Policy 5515 on Workforce Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS), our district-wide committee continually works to promote a healthy and supportive workplace culture.

Below, you'll find curated links to essential resources—from self-assessment tools and research articles to wellness initiatives—designed to help educators recognize, understand, and respond to the impact of STS and workplace stress. These tools are provided in partnership with OSPI, ESDs, SEBB (HCA), and other expert organizations.

Explore the resources:
 

• OSPI: Workforce Secondary Traumatic Stress

• The Impact of Workforce Secondary Traumatic Stress

• WA Educators: Traumatic Stress Resources & Self-Assessment

• “I Didn’t Know It Had a Name”: Secondary Traumatic Stress and Educators (NEA)

• Helping Teachers Manage the Weight of Trauma (Harvard Graduate School of Education)

• Alliance for a Healthier Generation

• Board Policy 5515 – Workforce Secondary Traumatic Stress

• Relevant RCW – Legislative Code