School Supports for Students in Military Families

Growing up in a military family can impact educational experiences, and K-12 school practitioners can support these students' success by implementing strengths-based assessment, intervention, and prevention strategies tailored to military culture.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 142 pages
\n Publication date: 26 October 2021
\n Publisher: Guilford Publications
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Growing up in a military family can have a significant impact on the educational experiences of children and youth. The frequent moves, transitions, and parental deployments associated with military life can create challenges that affect academic performance, behavior, and social-emotional development. K-12 school practitioners play a crucial role in supporting these students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success.

To address these challenges, it is essential for school practitioners to understand the unique experiences of military families. Pamela Fenning, a renowned expert in military culture and education, has written this book to provide practical strategies and insights for helping students and their families navigate the complexities of military life.

One of the key strengths of this book is its focus on strengths-based assessment, intervention, and prevention strategies. Fenning understands that military families may face unique challenges, such as stress, trauma, and limited resources. She offers assessment tools that help educators identify students' strengths and needs, allowing them to tailor interventions and support strategies accordingly.

The book also provides practical strategies for school practitioners to support students during school transitions, such as relocation and parental deployment. Fenning offers guidance on how to communicate with military families, how to create a supportive school environment, and how to develop effective collaboration with military support organizations.

In addition to providing practical strategies, the book also includes a reproducible data collection form that can be downloaded and printed for repeated use. This form allows educators to track students' progress, monitor their needs, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and support strategies.

This book is an invaluable resource for K-12 school practitioners who work with students from military families. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by these students and offers practical strategies and insights for supporting their academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success. By incorporating the principles and strategies outlined in this book, school practitioners can create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that helps all students thrive.

\n Weight: 334g\n
Dimension: 203 x 266 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781462546930\n \n