Who are the rostered NCTSN TIOA Coaches?

Professionals in the field of childhood trauma who: 

• Are endorsed by the 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.