Full Description
Tackling a growing challenge in today's schools, experienced educators Lineburg and Gearheart present an honest picture of how poverty affects students, families, and the school community at large. They offer a host of practical applications that can be used in every school district in America to meet those challenges head-on!
Written for preK-12 teachers, leaders, and staff, Educating Students in Poverty provides essential strategies to help socioeconomically disadvantaged students achieve academic and lifelong success. Backed up with firsthand experiences and relevant research, these proactive instructional and administrative approaches cover a variety of topics, including:
Advocating for underprivileged students
Improving school climate and culture
Engaging and communicating with families
Instructional techniques and discipline issues
Student health and safety
This book is a must-have resource for any educator whose goal is to maximize the learning potential of every student.
Contents
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Schooling; Chapter 2: Family Engagement and Communication; Chapter 3: Preschool; Chapter 4: Instruction; Chapter 5: Attendance; Chapter 6: Student Behavior; Chapter 7: Nutrition and Movement; Chapter 8: Wraparound Services; Chapter 9: Extended School Days andSummer Opportunities; Chapter 10: Student Participation; Conclusion
