You Carry a Heavy Load.
You Don’t Have to Carry It Alone.
Starr Commonwealth partners with educational leaders like you—to co-create school environments where healing is possible, resilience is built, and every child and adult feels safe, seen, and supported.
As a principal or superintendent, you’re on the front lines of an education system under immense pressure. Every day, you witness the effects of stress and trauma—on your students, your staff, and even yourself. From rising mental health concerns to ongoing academic and behavioral challenges, the weight of responsibility can feel overwhelming. At Starr Commonwealth, we see you. We understand the urgency, the heartache, and the hope that drives your work.
Starr’s offerings meet you where you are. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or seeking deep, systemic change, we have a path forward.
When trauma-informed and resilience-focused adults work within trauma-informed and resilience-focused systems, the well-being and success of children will increase.
Starr Commonwealth is dedicated to creating positive experiences so that all children, families, and communities can flourish. With over a century of service, we specialize in trauma-informed care, resilience-building, and strength-based approaches that support healing and empowerment. Over 3,000 schools and agencies across North America and thousands of child-caring professionals worldwide have been trained and certified in our innovative approach to healing trauma and building resilience. Through education, advocacy, and clinical excellence, Starr continues to be a trusted partner in transforming lives and communities.
Case Studies
Creating a Culture of Belonging
Elementary School Case Study
At Minges Brook Elementary in Battle Creek, Michigan, the belief that every child deserves to feel safe and supported is more than a philosophy—it’s a daily practice. Partnering with Starr Commonwealth through the Resilient Schools Project, the school has transformed its climate using trauma-informed, resilience-focused strategies rooted in the Circle of Courage. With strong leadership, dedicated training, and a deep investment in relationships, Minges Brook has built a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Proving what’s possible when schools truly put students first every day, whatever it takes.
From Training to Transformation
MIDDLE School Case Study
Through targeted training, coaching, and the adoption of trauma-informed, resilience-focused strategies, Stanton Middle School’s staff built a schoolwide commitment to student wellbeing. With 100% of staff becoming Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialists in Education (CTRS-E), the school saw a 40% drop in classroom disciplinary incidents, a 30% reduction in total days absent, and significant improvements in staff attitudes toward trauma-informed care. Supported by strong leadership and practical tools like Starr’s Courageous Choices program, mindfulness, and restorative practices, Stanton Middle School is proof that when adults change how they respond, students thrive.
The Resilient Schools Project Whitepaper
A SYSTEMS APPROACH
The Resilient Schools Project is Starr Commonwealth’s comprehensive, evidence-informed response to the urgent need for trauma-informed and resilience-focused care in education. Rooted in decades of research and practice, the model equips entire school systems—from bus drivers to superintendents—with the mindset, tools, and coaching to build safe, structured, and supportive environments. Through this systems-based approach, schools are seeing measurable improvements in student behavior, academic engagement, staff morale, and climate. More than a program, the Resilient Schools Project is a sustainable pathway for schools to transform how they support the whole child—fostering belonging, curiosity, and hope in every classroom.
