SA Preschool Boost Program

Trauma-Informed Professional Development and Mentoring

Equip your team with the tools to respond with confidence, empathy, and impact.

At Connect.Ed, we deliver trauma-informed professional development grounded in the latest neuroscience and backed by evidence. Our training empowers educators to better understand and support children’s behaviour, emotional regulation, and learning; while strengthening the relationships that matter most.

What We Offer

Our unique approach blends:

  • Structured Workshops – Build foundational knowledge about trauma, behaviour, and regulation.

  • In-Room Mentoring – Apply learning in real time with expert guidance in your own environment.

This combination ensures strategies aren’t just learned — they’re embedded into everyday practice for long-term impact.

Expected Outcomes

By the end of the program, your team will have:

  • Stronger educator–child relationships

  • Deeper understanding of trauma and its effects on behaviour, learning, and relationships

  • Greater confidence in responding to children’s big emotions with empathy and consistency

  • Enhanced ability to create predictable, safe, and supportive care environments

Flexible Delivery

We tailor delivery to suit your service:

  • In-person sessions

  • Online live workshops and mentoring

  • Hybrid models for maximum accessibility

Educators receive both expert-led training and hands-on support — building skills through reflective practice and ongoing coaching.

Program Investment

  • Mentoring (business hours): $193.99/hour

  • Professional Development (business hours): $249.99/hour

  • Professional Development (after hours): $349.99/hour

  • Travel (if required): $193.99/hour

  • Workbooks/resources: $10 per participant

For More Information

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Goverment SA - Office of Early Childhood Development