How to Connect with Students At-Risk
How to Connect with Students At-Risk

Author: Anthony S Dallmann-Jones, PhD

Publisher:

Published: 2020-06-23

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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Long overdue is a single book covering all the bases for those worried about our younger population that is at-risk. This book is or all concerned educators - whether in public schools, alternative schools, detention centers, adjudicated homebound students, youth centers, or even Sunday School teachers - and for parents who wonder about their children's behavior and their impact in making things better at home as well as in school. - 3 essential means of convincing influencers about this critical issue- The actual cost of NOT doing something about potential dropouts- Why dropout prevention CREATES money- 3 convincing true stories that move people to action- A dynamic definition of at-risk that changes everything- A clear picture of the war we are in to save our youth at-risk- A different Starfish Story- A clear understanding of what "a healthy family" means- The long-term effects of abuse and neglect that show up in your adult spouse, friends, family, and co-workers- Who are the Shadow Children? Are you still one?- The 8 behavioral areas of concern in Shadow Children- Why Shadow Children act the way they do in an educational setting- Prevention and intervention guidelines- A list of what NOT to do and who NOT to hire- The first thorough nomenclature of abuse and neglect for educators and parents- 3 educational program models that are proven to work- How you can become an Angel-Warrior Educator as a teacher or a parent- Guidelines for starting a life-saving Secret Angel Club- And much more...

Tackling the Motivation Crisis
Tackling the Motivation Crisis

Author: Mike Anderson

Publisher: ASCD

Published: 2021-08-16

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1416630341

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"Mike Anderson explores incentive systems, which do not motivate achievement or a love of learning, and the six intrinsic motivators that lead to real student engagement"--

Mental Health in Schools
Mental Health in Schools

Author: Howard S. Adelman

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2015-09-15

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1510701028

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For many children, schools are the main or only providers of mental health services. In this visionary and comprehensive book, two nationally known experts describe a new approach to school-based mental health—one that better serves students, maximizes resources, and promotes academic performance. The authors describe how educators can effectively coordinate internal and external resources to support a healthy school environment and help at-risk students overcome barriers to learning. School leaders, psychologists, counselors, and policy makers will find essential guidance, including: • An overview of the history and current state of school mental health programs, discussing major issues confronting the field • Strategies for effective school-based initiatives, including addressing behavior issues, introducing classroom-based activities, and coordinating with community resources • A call to action for higher-quality mental health programming across public schools—including how collaboration, research, and advocacy can make a difference Gain the knowledge you need to develop or improve your school's mental health program to better serve both the academic and mental health needs of your students!

Who You Know
Who You Know

Author: Julia Freeland Fisher

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2018-08-14

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1119452929

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Improve student outcomes with a new approach to relationships and networks Relationships matter. Who You Know explores this simple idea to give teachers and school administrators a fresh perspective on how to break the pattern of inequality in American classrooms. It reveals how schools can invest in the power of relationships to increase social mobility for their students. Discussions about inequality often focus on achievement gaps. But opportunity is about more than just test scores. Opportunity gaps are a function of not just what students know, but who they know. This book explores the central role that relationships play in young people’s lives, and provides guidance for a path forward. Schools can: Integrate student support models that increase access to caring adults in students’ lives Invest in learning models that strengthen teacher-student relationships Deploy emerging technologies that expand students’ networks to experts and mentors from around world Exploring the latest tools, data, and real-world examples, this book provides evidence-based guidance for educators looking to level the playing field and expert analysis on how policymakers and entrepreneurs can help. Networks need no longer be limited by geography or circumstance. By making room for relationships, K-12 schools can transform themselves into hubs of next-generation learning and connecting. Who You Know explains how.

Hacking Education
Hacking Education

Author: Mark Barnes

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-30

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780986104909

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Want to solve your biggest problems tomorrow? You have problems, but you don't have time for a 5-year plan. You're tired of philosophy, research and piles of data. You want practical solutions that you can implement immediately. You don't need a committee or another meeting. You need Hackers-experienced educators who understand your school's problems and see quick fixes that may be so simple that they've been overlooked. Hacking Education is the book that every teacher, principal, parent, and education stakeholder has been waiting for--the one that actually solves problems. Read it today-fix it tomorrow! In Hacking Education, Mark Barnes and Jennifer Gonzalez employ decades of teaching experience and hundreds of discussions with education thought leaders, to show you how to find and hone the quick fixes that every school and classroom need. Using a Hacker's mentality, they provide one Aha moment after another with 10 Quick Fixes for Every School--solutions to everyday problems that any teacher or administrator can implement immediately. Imagine being able to walk into school tomorrow and eliminate: Hours of wasted meeting time Classroom management issues Interruptions in planning time The need for more books Negative attitudes Technology issues If you want to improve teaching and learning at your school now, learn how to develop a Hacker's mentality. Discover How to Solve Problems with Pineapple Charts The 360 Spreadsheet Glass Classrooms Track Records Marigold Committees The TQZ More Impactful Hacks Not Your Average Education Book Hacking Education won't weigh you down with outdated research or complicated strategies. Barnes and Gonzalez provide brilliant ideas woven into a user-friendly success guide that you'll want to keep nearby throughout the school year. Each chapter is neatly wrapped in this simple formula: The Problem The Hack (a ridiculously easy solution that you've likely never considered) What You Can Do Tomorrow (no waiting necessary) Blueprint for Full Implementation (a step-by-step action plan for capacity building) The Hack in Action (yes, someone has actually done this) Are you ready to fix your school and your classroom? Get Hacking Education now, and solve your biggest problems tomorrow.

Reflections on Classroom Thinking Strategies
Reflections on Classroom Thinking Strategies

Author: Eric H. Frangenheim

Publisher:

Published: 2018-04-05

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780957703766

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The 11th print edition of Eric Frangenheim's best-selling book, Reflections on Classroom Thinking Strategies, has sold more than 35,000 copies and remains a trusted and inspiring resource for teachers from prep to university. A highly practical guide and motivational read, Reflections will help every teacher and leader feel ......

Teach Me, I Dare You!
Teach Me, I Dare You!

Author: Judith Brough

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-10-18

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 1317926951

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This book provides practical tools for educators who work with disenchanted and disengaged youths. It offers clear, research-based, and explicit strategies for motivating, connecting, and intervening with these students. The practical wisdom in this book demonstrates what you can do to connect these students to their schools and to a promising future.

The Pedagogy of Real Talk
The Pedagogy of Real Talk

Author: Paul Hernandez

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2015-05-21

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 1506302157

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For students at risk, Real Talk means real results! To successfully teach struggling students, connection and trust come first. Author Paul Hernandez, a former student at risk, is now a nationally recognized, award-winning educator and trainer. His Real Talk is a practical methodology that helps education professionals build rapport with students while creating learning experiences that are relevant...and life-changing. The results are transformed classroom and school environments, engaged students, and higher achievement. The Pedagogy of Real Talk guides readers through every step of implementation. They will Develop an understanding of the education research and theories that underlie the Real Talk approach Learn the how-to’s for implementing Real Talk with any group of learners Benefit from case studies and lessons learned Real Talk is the smart, inspiring action plan that can help you make a difference in your students’ school experience, from your first classroom conversation to graduation day. Watch Paul Hernandez present on TEDx "This book should be required reading for any educator (future, present, or past) who is dedicated to giving voice to students who have become marginalized by our current educational practices and society as a whole. By creating a culture in which students feel safe exposing their own hopes and fears and discussing their realities, we have real opportunities to establish content and context connections that lend relevance to our students’ learning." Rich Hall, Principal Henrico County Public Schools "Most of us really do care about our students, and especially our at-risk students. But we’re out of ideas for how to work with students who don’t want to be in school, don’t want to engage, won’t do the work—students who don’t want to learn. In this book, Paul Hernandez gives caring teachers a useful tool for connecting with at-risk students and for reaffirming that, deep down, they really do want to learn, after all." Scott Hollinger, University Professor and Instructional Coach Teachers College, Columbia University