The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to developing and providing clinically effective treatments and research-based resources to further our understanding of complex trauma and dissociation.

The linked webpage provides teachers with information on dissociation to help them better understand and support students who may be experiencing dissociation as a result of experiencing an overwhelming or traumatic situation. Information is provided in a comprehensive FAQ format. Addressed are different forms of dissociation (including normal and problematic forms), why children dissociate, how to recognize if a child is dissociating, factors that may increase and decrease dissociation in the classroom, strategies to use when a student is dissociating, as well as information regarding what a teachers responsibilities are and how to receive help. The section concludes with a list of additional resources on trauma and dissociation in children