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...

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!

Strengthen programs of family and community engagement to promote equity and increase student success! When schools, families, and communities collaborate and share responsibility for students′ education, more students succeed in school. Based on 30 years of research and fieldwork, the fourth edition of the bestseller School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, presents tools and guidelines to help develop more effective and more equitable programs of family and community engagement. Written by a team of well-known experts, it provides a theory and framework of six types of involvement for action; up-to-date research on school, family, and community collaboration; and new materials for professional development and on-going technical assistance. Readers also will find: Examples of best practices on the six types of involvement from preschools, and elementary, middle, and high schools Checklists, templates, and evaluations to plan goal-linked partnership programs and assess progress CD-ROM with slides and notes for two presentations: A new awareness session to orient colleagues on the major components of a research-based partnership program, and a full One-Day Team Training Workshop to prepare school teams to develop their partnership programs. As a foundational text, this handbook demonstrates a proven approach to implement and sustain inclusive, goal-linked programs of partnership. It shows how a good partnership program is an essential component of good school organization and school improvement for student success. This book will help every district and all schools strengthen and continually improve their programs of family and community engagement.

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

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 ......

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.