Apply a trauma-informed lens to classroom management with the timely third edition of this bestselling book—soon to be a go-to guide for every K–12 teacher. Developed by experts on trauma-informed and positive behavior support, this new edition offers practical guidance for creating a safe, supportive, and smoothly functioning classroom environment for all learners, including those who have experienced trauma.
Written in the down-to-earth, accessible style that made the previous editions teacher favorites, this guide will help preservice, new, and experienced educators address each student’s social, emotional, and behavioral needs throughout the school day. Reflecting empirically supported practice, the recommended strategies fit perfectly within a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework and align with school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports. And the updated practical materials—now available online—help teachers with planning, data collection, student engagement, and more.
With the principles and practices in this reader-friendly guidebook, teachers will be better prepared to resolve behavior challenges, mitigate the impact of trauma, and foster a safe and nurturing learning community where every student can succeed.
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WHAT’S NEW: Timely focus on trauma and trauma-informed strategies • Guidance on both traditional and virtual instruction • Reflection exercises at the end of each chapter • Updated practical materials (now online) • Updated citations and references
About the Online Companion Materials About the Authors PrefaceIntroduction
Chapter 1 What Exactly Is a Trauma-Informed Approach? Chapter 2 Why Do Kids Act the Way They Do? Chapter 3 How Can I Become Trauma-informed? Chapter 4 How Do I Prevent Undesired Behavior? Chapter 5 Rapport Building: How Do I Develop Relationships with My Students? Chapter 6 Establishing Expectations Reflecting Social and Emotional Learning: How Do I Go About Doing This? Chapter 7 Acknowledging Desired Behaviors: How Can I Do This Effectively and EfficientlyChapter 8 Providing Opportunities for Student Engagement: How Can I Increase These in a Trauma-informed Way? Chapter 9 How Do I Address Undesired Behavior in a Trauma-informed Way? Chapter 10 How Does Being Trauma-informed Help Students with More Serious Mental Health Challenges AND Support the Social and Emotional Wellness of All Students? Chapter 11 How Do Trauma-informed Practices Align with Multi-tiered Systems of Support? Closing Thoughts on Self-CareAppendices References