Teacher's Guide for Supporting Students from Military Families

Name: Teacher's Guide for Supporting Students from Military Families
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ISBN: 9780807753699

ISBN-10: 0807753696

ISBN-13: 9780807753699

Edition: 2012

Authors: Ron Avi Astor, Linda Jacobson, Rami Benbenishty, Hazel Atuel, Tamika Gilreath

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While it is true that children from military families live unique and interesting lives, it is also true that they face many challenges and special circumstances that civilian children and families don't experience. These can include gaps in school attendance and learning due to frequent moves, being separated from a parent who has been deployed, and a sense of isolation in the midst of a civilian community. This comprehensive and evidence-informed guide introduces pre- and inservice teachers to this population and provides essential tools to help minimize the impact of military life on student learning. It addresses issues such as: Frequent transitions between schools, gaps in academic…

Book details

List price: $28.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Publication date: 9/28/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.00" long x 0.30" tall
Weight: 0.418



Preface


Acknowledgments


Introduction


Description of This Guide


The Issue of Transition



An Introduction to Military Culture


Codes of Conduct


Military Families


Seeking Help


When Worlds Collide: Contrasting Military and Civilian Cultures


Benefits of Military Service


Glossary of Terms


Facts and Figures



Mobility


Mobility and Military Children


Major Challenges for Military Students in School


Classroom Strategies


Research Highlights on Student Mobility


Resources Focusing on Military Children



Policy Issues


Lessons from Federal Programs for Highly Mobile Students


Common Core State Standards


Common Education Data Standards


Supporting Military Students with Special Needs


The Interstate Compact, on Educational Opportunity for Military Children


Lessons from DoDEA Schools



Deployment


The Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan


Major Issues Related to Deployment


Classroom Strategies


Research Highlights on Parental Deployment


Resources



Traumatic Experiences


Military Children and Trauma


Wounded Parents


The Death of a Parent


Major Issues Related to Trauma


Classroom Strategies


Resources



Using Data to Improve School Climate for Military Students


School Safety and Climate Surveys


"No More Data, Please!"


A Democratic Process


Getting Students Ready


Making Positive Changes


Conclusion



Evidence-Based and Evidence-informed Programs


Finding Evidence-Based Programs


Promising interventions for Military Children



The Building Capacity Project and Consortium



Evidence-Based Programs That Could Be Adapted for Military-Connected Schools


References


Index


About the Authors