Simple Strategies for Teaching Children at Risk, K-5 - Softcover

Stormont, Melissa A.; Thomas, Cathy N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 145226841X ISBN 13: 9781452268415

Publisher: Corwin, 2014

Synopsis

Easy to implement strategies teachers can use right now

While opinions differ on how to define students who are "at risk." most teachers agree that they are seeing more children hit roadblocks due to limited academic experiences, challenging environments, ADHD, or behavioral problems. Teachers often feel underprepared to connect with these students and improve their learning experiences.

In their latest work, Melissa Stormont and Cathy Newman Thomas draw upon their field experiences within special education and psychology to offer K–5 teachers practical tools for building relationships with these children. Readers will discover simple strategies for developing students’ academic aptitude and social behavior as well as how to

• Identify who is at risk for failure and why
• Build positive teacher-student relationships and establish supportive groups among children
• Use data-based decision making
• Provide students with increased time to practice with feedback
• Incorporate technology supports
• Know when and how to involve professionals and families

Moving well beyond mere theory, teachers who are working amid reforms and sweeping cuts can implement these strategies immediately and make a real difference in children′s lives. Get started today!

"This is a great book with which to start because it covers the basics―the foundation that needs to be in place before the academics can take hold for a student at risk. The ideas are easy to follow and could be implemented with little or, in some cases, no additional prep―that’s a bonus for an already busy teacher."
―Barbara L. Townsend, Reading Specialist
West Side Elementary School, Elkhorn, WI

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Melissa Stormont has been involved in special education and psychology for over 15 years. Dr. Stormont has worked to support children with behavioral problems as a teacher, behavioral consultant, and through teaching teachers and conducting research in higher education. Currently, Dr. Stormont is an Associate Professor in Special Education at the University of Missouri. Dr. Stormont has published extensive research related to the educational and social needs of young children who are vulnerable for failure including children with behavior problems, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and children who have limited resources due to poverty. Dr. Stormont’s research has included a focus on family and school factors that contribute to risk and resiliency. She has published over 30 articles and book chapters in these areas.

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 145226841X
• ISBN 13: 9781452268415
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128