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Why are students at-risk?. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Skills needed to be successful. “There are no bad kids. There are only bad environments, bad examples, bad thinking” Father Edward J. Flanagan Founder of Boys Town. Effective Practices Sound theoretical foundation in the classroom
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Why are students at-risk? Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Skills needed to be successful “There are no bad kids. There are only bad environments, bad examples, bad thinking” Father Edward J. Flanagan Founder of Boys Town
Effective Practices Sound theoretical foundation in the classroom Strong positive teacher-student relationship Instruction that motivates Organizational and group management techniques Problem-solving behavior management technique
The job of an educator is to teach students to see the vitality in themselves. Joseph Campbell
Referral Process • Identify who you feel is at-risk • failure in one or more subject area • truancy issues • multiple office referrals • low socio-economic status • alcohol/drug use • low academic skills • retained one or more times • multiple suspensions and/or an expulsion
Intervention • In the classroom & during advisory • control the variables • have influence • Strong relationships • Create a positive environment • Safety & belonging • Help them feel unique • Help them develop their self-esteem
Intervention • Create the opportunity to engage one- on –one time • Advisory meeting • Before school • Afterschool • Meeting with student and/or parent
Determine Specific NeedsGather data and attach documentation • Academic • Social Skills Rating Scale • Observation Referral Form
Referral to P.L.S.P • Student needs • Student goals • Duration of time • Assess student skills • Monitor progress • Determine results • Ask for feedback
Concept Chart for Program Improvement Project Positive Life Skills Program: Students building skills for life and planning for their futures
References McTavish, S. (2004). Life Skills: 225 ready-to-use health activities for success and well-being. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Connolly, T., Dowd, T., Criste, A., Nelson, C. & Tobias, L. (1995). The Well-Managed Classroom: Promoting student success though social skills instruction. Boys Town, NE: The Boys Town Press. Schargel, F. (2005). Best Practices: To help at-risk learners. Larchmont, NY: Eye On Education.