Description
How do you start meaningful conversations with students who feel overwhelmed by testing? What can educators say—and do—to help students manage anxiety while maintaining academic expectations? Test anxiety continues to impact student confidence, focus, and performance, making supportive communication more important than ever. Many students are balancing academic demands alongside lingering social and emotional challenges, which can intensify feelings of stress around assessments. Research and practice show that when educators recognize the signs of test anxiety and respond with trauma-informed strategies, students feel safer, more supported, and better equipped to cope. Join Támara Hill, Licensed Child & Family Therapist and Certified Trauma Therapist, for this practical session focused on helping educators talk with students about test anxiety in thoughtful, developmentally appropriate ways. Támara will share signs to watch for, conversation starters, and supportive strategies that foster trust and resilience. You'll also gain resources to help students and families work together to manage test-related stress.
Objectives
Recognize key indicators of test anxiety in children and adolescents. Describe how anxiety impacts student learning and
