Fostering Resilience in Young Children at Risk for Failure

Fostering Resilience in Young Children At Risk for Failure: Strategies for Grades K-3  This text takes the perspective that young children are resilient and that general education teachers can make a difference with those who have unique needs for social, emotional, and academic support.  It guides teachers in understanding early risk characteristics in young children who have not been diagnosed as having a disability, and provides effective intervention strategies, tools, and authentic examples to facilitate success in school settings.  Key Characteristics of This Book: Six chapters of classroom strategies to support learners at riskCase studies about children who are vulnerable to potential failure in every chapter Explanations of risk characteristics such as poverty, limited English proficiency, ADHD, challenging behavior patterns, and limited early interactions, among othersFocus on minimizing risk by using specific strategies to support learning and developmentClassroom artifacts illustrating ways to support appropriate social behavior and academic skills in kindergarten through third grade Examples of how to support children in managing their own behaviorFocused classroom tools for assessing children's progress Strategies for using assessment information to guide instructionStrategies for partnering with families to support children's learning and development