Who are the rostered NCTSN TIOA Coaches?

Professionals in the field of childhood trauma who: 

• Are endorsed by the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress (NCCTS) TIOA Team to conduct the implementation of the TIOA in accordance with the original intent of the intervention, holding the status of a “Partner in the NCTSN TIOA.” 
• Completed a rigorous, highly structured, and actively facilitated year-long training led by the NCCTS TIOA Team. 
• Worked with at least one organization, including preparing the organization for the TIOA, administering the TIOA, sharing and using the results to set priorities, and implementing trauma-informed practices based on those priorities. 
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge related to facilitation, implementation science, improvement processes, reviewing and responding to data, strategic communications, and organizational transformation. 
• Actively participate in ongoing TIOA Coach professional development activities facilitated by the NCCTS TIOA Team.

​Why work with a rostered NCTSN TIOA Coach? 

While the organization is responsible for implementing and sustaining change, true transformation requires leadership buy-in, commitment of time and resources, and meaningful guidance. The coach's role is to support lasting organizational change by facilitating a relational and collaborative process from the initial exploration through the identification of strategies that address areas of growth. An NCTSN TIOA Coach does this by providing the following:

• Guidance: Coaches offer step-by-step advice and strategic direction, assisting organizations in navigating the complexities of the TIOA process effectively. 
• Tailored Support: Coaches provide personalized assistance, addressing specific organizational needs and challenges to tailor the TIOA implementation according to the organization's unique context. 
• Expertise: Coaches bring specialized knowledge and experience not only in TIOA implementation but also in their respective professional domains. 
• Problem-solving: Coaches aid in identifying and addressing obstacles, providing strategies, and support to overcome challenges encountered during the implementation process. 
• Accountability: Coaches establish structured milestones and check-ins to ensure organizations remain committed and focused on their TIOA-driven goals throughout the process.  
• Access to Additional Resources: Coaches provide access to a wealth of supplementary tools, resources, and connections that support the TIOA process. 
• Ongoing Learning: Coaches foster an environment where TIOA implementation team members acquire new skills, gain insights, and expand their expertise through engagement with the TIOA process and the coach's guidance. 
• Outside Perspective: Coaches provide an external perspective that offers impartial insights and the identification of overlooked areas, enriching organizational strategies and fostering innovative thinking. 
• Embodiment of Anti-Racist Trauma-Informed Practice: Coaches strive to model, in every interaction and process, anti-racist trauma-informed practice.

What can you expect from working with an NCTSN TIOA Coach?

• Regular TIOA implementation planning meetings* 
• Tools and strategies for supporting anti-racist, equitable, and inclusive processes in administering the TIOA survey 
• Tools and strategies for engaging staff, families, youth, and communities in the TIOA process in meaningful ways  
• A comprehensive TIOA survey report (prepared by the NCCTS TIOA Team) outlining practice strengths and growth opportunities  
• Resources for identifying and implementing anti-racist, equitable, and inclusive trauma-informed practices in response to the TIOA survey results  
• Support in developing an action plan based on identified opportunities  
• Strategies for sustaining the TIOA efforts (e.g., implementation resources and tools)
• Connections with other experts in the field

*The frequency of engagement will be determined between an organization and the identified coach as part of their individual contract. 

 For a list of rostered coaches, click here.