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This book addresses the impact of inclusion on the performance of students with and without special needs in Lebanese schools. It examines the performance of regular students to the performance of students with learning disabilities (LD) and gifted students as perceived by them to identify the population that is best served by inclusion. The book investigates three domains affecting student performance in inclusive settings: management and organization. Teaching and learning, and student support and school ethos. In addition, it compares the ways in which these domains affect student performance for each population. In addition, the book presents a detailed description of the inclusive practices that affect student performance and the indicators that contribute most positively to fostering the performance of regular students, gifted students, and students with LD. Finally, it describes the inclusion model applied and proved empirically to affect the positive performanceof all student groups as a response to the increasing call for inclusive schooling in Lebanon. Key areas of coverage include: Inclusive education, social justice, and equity in Lebanese schools. Student perceptions of inclusion in Lebanon. Inclusion of gifted learners and students with learning disabilities. Comparison of student performance among different populations in inclusive settings. Domains affecting student performance in inclusive settings. Proposed model of student inclusion in Lebanese schools. School Inclusion in Lebanon is an essential resource for researchers, professionals and policymakers, and graduate students in such interrelated fields as school psychology, inclusive education / educational psychology, and social work.

This textbook is a practical and theoretical teacher guide on how to develop critical thinking and source criticism in contemporary elementary and secondary education, which requires students to develop their critical thinking from different perspectives as well as to develop their ability to critically evaluate sources they use for school-related work. What can a teacher do to support such development? The authors discuss several different perspectives on how one, as a teacher, can think about and work with source criticism together with the students. In the first part of the book a theoretical background and a principled discussion of critical thinking are discussed. This includes psychological and philosophical perspectives on source criticism. In the second part there are concrete teaching examples and tips on how to work with source criticism in both primary and secondary school.

Im Band wird die Frage nach der Verankerung von Dingen in sozialen und kulturellen Praxen von (und mit) Kindern, aber auch von (und mit) Jugendlichen in den Fokus gerückt. Es geht darum, wie sich im Umgang mit den Dingen leibliches Erleben entfaltet, wie Dingen Bedeutung zugeschrieben wird, wie sie zu Symbolen werden, wie mit ihnen Übergänge, Rollen- und Geschlechterstereotype, generationale und kulturelle Differenzen, Machtverhältnisse und Regierungsspielräume konstituiert, aber auch verschoben werden.

This book discusses a range of interventions that can be implemented in schools to prevent radicalization and violent extremism. The book advocates for primary prevention by strengthening social and citizenship competences of youth. It combines perspectives of citizenship education, school psychology, positive psychology, peace psychology and social-emotional learning to highlight the spectrum of approaches that practitioners can consider adopting or advocating for. Mechanisms of radicalization the approaches may relate to are also discussed making it useful not only for practitioners and policy makers developing and implementing preventive interventions at schools, but also for academics studying radicalization and students of education, youth work and educational psychology. The authors discuss relevant concepts such as identity development, perspective taking, political self-efficacy, citizenship competences and youth empowerment, mindfulness and self-regulation.

This textbook brings together findings from global research on teaching and learning, with an emphasis on secondary and higher education. The book is unique in that the content is selected in an original way and its presentation reflects the most recent research evidence related to understanding. The book covers and presents themes that are based tightly on worldwide research evidence, scrupulously avoiding opinion or any dependence on the personal experience of the authors. The book starts by reflecting on educational research itself. The four chapters that follow relate the story of the research that shows how all humans learn and the variations within that framework. These chapters offer a tight framework that underpins much of the rest of the text. The next four chapters look at the way school curricula are organised and how the performance of learners can be assessed. They summarise the research evidence related to thinking skills and consider the importance of practical teaching. This is followed by two chapters that draw from the extensive social psychology research on attitude development as it applies in education, and then by two chapters that summarise the research related to major issues of controversy: the performativity agenda and the issue of quality. One chapter looks at the place of statistics in education. The next two chapters look at the evidence that can support or undermine many typical education beliefs, or myths and mirages. Finally, the last chapter brings it all together and looks into the future, pointing to some areas where future research is likely to be helpful, based on current knowledge.

Dieses Buch beschäftigt sich mit der Frage, welche Auswirkungen Mobbing auf die Familie und die betroffenen Familienmitglieder hat. Das Forschungsinteresse liegt in einer systematischen Darstellung der bislang wenig beachteten Familiendynamiken, die durch Mobbing eines Familienmitglieds ausgelöst werden können. Im Zentrum der Analysen stehen die Formen der Betroffenheit und des Umgangs mit dem Phänomen Mobbing innerhalb von Familienverbänden bzw. der hier zu tätigenden „Lernleistungen“ des Familiensystems. Besonders hervorzuheben sind die Analyse und die Angebote der Prävention bzw. der Intervention im konkreten Mobbingfall. Der InhaltDas System Familie • Theoretische Konzeptionen der Belastungsbewältigung • Mobbing als innerfamiliäres Problem • Auswirkungen von Mobbing auf die Familie • Auswirkungen von Essstörungen auf das Familienklima • Elternunterstützung und Professionalisierung • Operationalisierung • Darstellung, Interpretation und Diskussion der erhobenen Daten und Ergebnisse • Prävention von MobbingDie AutorinM.A. Melanie Burger studierte Sozialpädagogik an der Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz und arbeitet derzeit als Erzieherin an einer Privatschule in Graz.

Wie Schulformwechsel in der Familie verhandelt werden und wie diese Verhandlung eine Dynamik befördert, die nach einem „Ab-“ oder „Umstieg“ im Bildungssystem einen „Aufstieg“ ermöglicht, untersucht diese Studie fallrekonstruktiv. Anhand zweier Fallstudien werden familiale Idealisierungen und Krisengeschichten sowie ein verstärkter Selbstbezug in der Adoleszenz als Beitrag für die Genese von Wehrhaftigkeit gegenüber problematischen schulischen Adressierungen herausgearbeitet. Die Krisenhaftigkeit eines Schulformwechsels wird dabei auf eine narzisstische Kränkung zurückgeführt und im Spannungsfeld von Ideal- und Realselbst verortet.

Die Beiträge in diesem Sammelband von Autorinnen und Autoren aus der Schweiz, Österreich, Deutschland und den Niederlanden beschäftigen sich mit der Rolle der Technischen Bildung in Fächerverbünden aus verschiedenen Blickwinkeln. Einerseits besteht jeweils eine nationale Perspektive geprägt durch bildungspolitische Umstände, in die Technische Bildung eingebunden ist. Andererseits beleuchtet jeder Beitrag bestimmte Aspekte der Didaktik der Technik unter organisatorischen und inhaltlichen Gesichtspunkten.

Carolin Johanna Kiso zeigt Forschungslinien und Diskurse um Begabung und Begabungsförderung aus der Pädagogik, der Heil-und Sonderpädagogik sowie der Psychologie auf und thematisiert die komplexe und bislang wenig in Zusammenhang gebrachte Verschränkung eines weiten und breiten Begabungsbegriffs mit Inklusion. Es handelt sich um mit dem Forschungszugang der Grounded Theory gewonnene qualitative Forschungsergebnisse zum Begabungsverständnis der Lehrkräfte, zur Handlungspraxis als auch vornehmlich zu dem komplexen Zusammenspiel von Dynamiken, welche die Handlungspraxis der Begabungsförderung beeinflussen und als Stellschrauben dieser bezeichnet werden können. Diese Studie liefert wertvolle Anknüpfungspunkte zur Veränderung der Begabungspraxis an Schulen.

In dem Buch wird die schulische Berufsorientierung aus fachdidaktischer Perspektive der ökonomischen Bildung erörtert. Ziel ist es, die wissenschaftliche Diskussion zur Stellung der ökonomischen Bildung in der Berufsorientierung zu intensivieren und zugleich neue Forschungsperspektiven sowie und Gestaltungsperspektiven für die Lehrerbildung und die Schulpraxis zu entwickeln.

Auf der Grundlage von vierzehn Einzelfällen rekonstruiert Hanne Handwerk Sinn- und Bedeutungsstrukturen inklusiver schulischer Praxis an vier Freien Waldorfschulen. Mit der Methode der Sequenzanalyse weist die Autorin Strukturtransformationen und Wandlungsprozesse nach, die neben der Ebene der Heranwachsenden auch die der Lehrenden und der Geschäftsführung erfassen. Anhand der Strukturbedingungen und des pädagogischen Konzepts der Freien Waldorfschulen werden entscheidende Voraussetzungen zur Umsetzung von Inklusion sichtbar gemacht. Aufgrund des mehrdimensionalen Erkenntnisinteresses gewinnen die Rekonstruktionsergebnisse allgemeine Gültigkeit und grundlegende Bedeutung für den erziehungswissenschaftlichen Diskurs.

School bullying and cyberbullying are widely recognized as an international problem, but publications have focused on the western tradition of research. In India, recognition of these issues and research on the topics have been emerging in recent years. Beginning with cross-cultural differences across Indian, European and Australian contexts, this volume provides direct empirical comparisons between western and Indian situations. It then discusses innovative ways of hearing the views of students, pre-service teachers and teachers, featuring a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies. The concluding commentaries from North American investigators provide a further international perspective from another region where much progress in researching these areas has been made. Together this ground-breaking collection comprises contributions from four continents on the prevalent issues of bullying, cyberbullying and student well-being.

Reducing Cyberbullying in Schools: International Evidence-Based Best Practices provides an accessible blend of academic rigor and practical application for mental health professionals, school administrators and educators, giving them a vital tool in stemming the problem of cyberbullying in school settings. It features a variety of international, evidence-based programs that can be practically implemented into any school setting. In addition, the book looks at a broad array of strategies, such as what can be learned from traditional bullying programs, technological solutions, policy and legal solutions, and more. Provides overviews of international, evidence-based programs to prevent cyberbullying in schools Presents an academically rigorous examination that is also practical and accessible Includes technological and legal strategies to stem cyberbullying in schools Looks at the prevalence and consequences of cyberbullying

Sascha Kabel untersucht die Frage, inwiefern die Pädagogik in die Abhängigkeit des schulischen Bildungserfolgs von der sozialen Herkunft involviert ist. Er analysiert diesen Zusammenhang erstmals als im Prozess des Unterrichtens angesiedeltes Phänomen. Der Blick in den Unterricht zeigt, dass die Grundschule ihren Anspruch, kompensatorisch auf eingebrachte Differenz zu reagieren, nicht einlöst. Durch Downgrading und/oder Externalisierung werden „Differenzprobleme“ unkenntlich oder abgewehrt und dadurch die Bildungsungleichheit perpetuiert.

Marc Tull greift die neuerliche Entwicklung in der erziehungswissenschaftlichen Forschung zum Essen auf und bietet eine erziehungswissenschaftlich interessierte Ethnographie von Frühstücken und Mittagessen im Elementar- und Primarbereich an. Seine vergleichend angelegte, performativitätstheoretische Betrachtung der Organisationskultur von sieben Kindertageseinrichtungen und Ganztagsgrundschulen veranschaulicht, dass die Essenssituationen im Einrichtungsalltag mit verschiedenen Bedeutungen (Versorgen, Fürsorgen, Disziplinieren, Vergemeinschaften, Lernen) aufgeladen und wie diese praktisch hergestellt werden. Der Autor gibt Antwort auf die Frage, wie die pädagogische Praxis Frühstücke und Mittagessen gestaltet und welche Relevanz diese aufgrund ihrer jeweiligen Ausgestaltung im Alltag der Einrichtungen erlangen.

Thomas Begert untersucht, basierend auf einem netzwerktheoretischen Ansatz, der die Bedeutung der sozialen Einbettung von Individuen in Gruppen für individuelles Verhalten betont, den Klassenzusammenhalt als ein wichtiges strukturelles Merkmal von Schulklassen und dessen Einfluss auf schulisches Problemverhalten. Dadurch werden die in der Literatur vorherrschenden individuums- und lehrpersonenzentrierten Ursachenfelder zu schulischem Problemverhalten um eine peerkontextuelle Sichtweise erweitert. Es zeigt sich, dass schulisches Problemverhalten auch durch soziale Prozesse zwischen den Peers erklärt werden kann. Deshalb wird auf die Beachtung von Klassenzusammenhalt und -normen durch die Lehrpersonen hinsichtlich von Unterrichtsgestaltung verwiesen.

Im vorliegenden Band setzen sich erziehungswissenschaftlich und (bildungs-)historisch arbeitende Forscherinnen und Forscher mit Perspektiven und Erträgen praxistheoretischer Forschung im Fragenkreis der Transformation von Schule, Unterricht und Profession auseinander. In den Beiträgen wird eruiert, welche Problem- und Fragestellungen aus praxistheoretischer Sicht gewinnbringend bearbeitet werden können und wo die Grenzen liegen.Der InhaltPraxeologie in der Bildungsforschung ● Aspekte einer Praxeologie ● Verstehen als Gespräch ● (Nichtgelehrte) Gelehrtenkommunikation im Medium des Briefes ● Zeitdiagnostik ● Konturierung des Klassenunterrichts um 1800 ● Die deutsche Unterrichtsausstellung auf der Weltausstellung in Brüssel 1910 ● Blicke in die Schulmännerliteratur ● Affect, Embodiment and Pedagogic Practice in Early-Twentieth-Century American Progressive Education ● Children's Drawings as Historical Sources for the Study of Education in World WarOne ● Beobachten in Basel ● Zu Abitur und Ritual ● Benutzungspraktiken von Forschungsbibliotheken ● Der Bibliothekskatalog als historische Quelle? ● Zur Transformation des „eigenen“ Blicks auf den Gebrauch von Schülertafeln in Senegal und Frankreich ● Zur Institutionalisierung des Pädagogischen am Beispiel familialisierter Vergemeinschaftung ● Professionsentwicklung im Ganztag ● Wenn Lehrer/innen forschen Die Herausgeber•innenDr. Kathrin Berdelmann ist Postdoc am DIPF | Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsforschung und Bildungsinformation, Berlin.Dr. Bettina Fritzsche ist Professorin an der Pädagogischen Hochschule Freiburg.Dr. Kerstin Rabenstein ist Professorin an der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.Dr. Joachim Scholz ist Leiter des Forschungsbereichs der Bibliothek für Bildungsgeschichtliche Forschung am DIPF | Leibniz-Institut für Bildungsforschung und Bildungsinformation, Berlin.

This is the first research-based text intended to help teachers and practitioners implement mindfulness and yoga programs in schools. A complete review of the literature on mindfulness and yoga interventions is provided along with detailed steps on how to implement such programs. Training requirements, classroom set-up, trauma-sensitive practices, and existing quality programs are reviewed. Twelve core principles of mindfulness and yoga in schools are woven throughout for the utmost in continuity. As a whole, the book provides tools for enhancing classroom and school practices as well as personal well-being. It is distinguished by its emphasis on research, translation of research into practice, and insight into potential roadblocks when using mindfulness and yoga in schools.Mindfulness and Yoga in Schools provides:A thorough examination of the efficacy of mindfulness and yoga in reducing stress and conflict and enhancing student engagement to serve as a rationale for integrating such programs into schoolsHow-to sections for training, classroom and lesson plan preparation, and implementing specific techniques and comprehensive programsPhotographs, scripts, and figures to help implement your own programsA tool for assessing and cultivating teacher and student self-carePart I reviews the conceptual model for embodied self-regulation and the risks associated with a lack of self-regulation, an intervention model used in education, and tips for implementing mindfulness and yogic practices within this approach. Parts II and III review the philosophical underpinnings of mindfulness and yoga and critically review the mindfulness and yoga protocols and interventions implemented in schools. Part IV addresses mindful self-care for students and teachers, including a scale for establishing self-care goals and a scoring system.

ìThe School Psychology Practicum and Internship Handbook is an outstanding resource written by known leaders in the field to assist graduate students in effectively navigating common ethical issues, promoting strong supervisory relationships, and becoming skilled self-advocates. As a former school psychologist and now doctoral intern, [I find] this book is a gold mine of information that can be immediately applied to strengthen training experiences and develop the highest standards for future practice.îóSheila Desai, NCSP, Doctoral Candidate in School Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Boston ìSupervising practicum and internship is challenging but Joyce-Beaulieu and Rossen make it infinitely easier with this handbook. The practical information and extensive resources provide university supervisors what they need to implement best-practice supervision. This user-friendly book is a'must have'for all school psychology supervisors and is sure to become one of the best supervision resources in our field.îóLisa Kelly-Vance, PhD, Professor and Director, School Psychology, University of Nebraska at Omaha The first comprehensive guide for school psychology practica and internships Tailored to the unique educational requirements of school psychology, this is the first complete guide to practicum and internship for school psychology students and faculty. Replete with practical information and advice, the book introduces students to a variety of professional issues they may be required to navigate during their supervised field-based experiences. The book covers all aspects of the entry-level practicum ranging from orientation to the professionalís role, to portfolio and competency-based evaluations and navigating relationships with supervisors. It addresses advanced clinical applications including systems-level school initiatives, practice in mental health settings, cross-comparison of educational and medical classification models, and more. Coverage of the internship year discusses how to select an internship site, writing a winning vita, the application process, applying for the first career position, as well as certification and licensure. Content reflects National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) and American Psychological Association (APA) standards, guidelines, and best practices with an emphasis on supporting high-quality field-based training experiences. Additionally, the text offers tools for organizing assessments, consultations, and interventions. Practical recommendations address professional conduct, child abuse reporting, and field experience documentation. Learning is enhanced with the use of diagrams, charts, and sample documents. Chapters include learning objectives, case examples and vignettes for discussion and problem solving, and chapter summaries. Additional online and reproducible resources offer instructors templates for psychological reports, performance evaluations, record-keeping forms and logs, practicum syllabi, and internship contracts that are consistent with NASP and APA principles. Key Features: Provides a strong foundation for initial field-based experiences from beginning practicum through the internship and job search Embraces NASP and APA standards, DSM-5, response-to-intervention (RtI) and multitiered systems of support (MTSS) models for school psychology practice Enhanced with special features such as learning objectives, case vignettes, sample forms, and end-of-chapter reviews Written by experienced practicum and internship supervisors and recognized authorities on the preparation and development of school psychologists

′This extraordinarily comprehensive book authored by the leading international authority in the field integrates research, theory and practice on the topic of school bullying. In an already research saturated field Peter Smith's writing captures the humanity of why this topic strikes such a chord in the community. He reminds us in a thoughtful, practical and caring manner why we must continue to advocate on all levels for those impacted by bullying.′ -Professor Phillip T. Slee, Flinders University, Australia ′Understanding School Bullying offers a refreshingly clear account of the wealth of insights gained over a quarter of a century of research. As Smith's comprehensive review convincingly shows, much has been learned and much of this has been put to good use in improving children's wellbeing. This is surely essential reading for any researcher concerned with bullying, childhood or life at school.′ -Sonia Livingstone, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK, author of Children, Risk and Safety Online ′Peter Smith's new book will occupy a prominent place on my bookshelf. It provides a thorough and highly readable discussion of the breadth of research on school bullying. Dr. Smith includes discussions of important challenges related to research on this topic along with an excellent review of important studies and findings. This unique volume has influenced my thinking about the direction of my own research. The book will be an invaluable resource for researchers, consumers of research, and others who seek a research-based understanding of this important topic.′ -Sheri Bauman, Ph.D., Professor at University of Arizona Bullying involves the repeated abuse of power in relationships. Bullying in schools can blight the lives of victims and damage the climate of the school. Over the last 25 years a burgeoning research program on school bullying has led to new insights into effective ways of dealing with it, as well as new challenges such as the advent of cyberbullying. This new book, by a leading international expert on the topic, brings together the cumulative knowledge acquired and the latest research findings in the area, with a global perspective especially covering research in Europe, North America, Australasia, and Asia. It will appeal to those taking academic courses in psychology, social work, educational psychology, child clinical psychology and psychiatry, and teacher training, but it will also be of interest to parents and teachers.

With so few therapeutic outlets readily available to young people, schools have evolved into mental health centers for many students. Yet schools are hampered by limited access to resources needed to provide mental health promotion, prevention, and intervention services.Like its acclaimed predecessor, the Second Edition of the Handbook of School Mental Health offers ways for professionals to maximize resources, make and strengthen valuable connections, and attain more effective school-based services and programming. At the same time, the Handbook provides strategies and recommendations in critical areas, such as workforce development, interdisciplinary collaborations, youth/family engagement, consultation, funding, and policy concerns, summarizes the state of current research, and offers directions for further study. Chapters model best practices for promoting wellness and safety, early detection of emotional and behavioral problems, and school-based interventions for students with anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other common challenges. In spotlighting this range of issues, the contributors have created a comprehensive game plan for advancing the field. Among the Handbook's topics:Pre-service training for school mental health clinicians.Cognitive-behavioral interventions for trauma in schools. Increasing parental engagement in school-based interventions.Models of psychiatric consultation to schools.Culturally competent behavioral and emotional screening. Bullying from a school mental health perspective.Prevention and intervention strategies related to a variety of mental health problems in schools. The Second Edition of the Handbook of School Mental Health is an essential reference for researchers, graduate students, and other professionals in child and school psychology, special and general education, public health, school nursing, occupational therapy, psychiatry, social work and counseling, educational policy, and family advocacy.

Some engage in high-risk behaviors. Others need help with emotional skills. Many are affected by mental disorders. While every school has its share of students needing comprehensive mental health services, personnel struggle to address these needs effectively in an era of scarce resources and dwindling budgets.Preventive Mental Health at School gives school-based practitioners and researchers an accessible, nuanced guide to implementing and improving real-world proactive programs and replacing outmoded service models. Based firmly in systems thinking and an ecological-public health approach, the book outlines the skills needed for choosing evidence-based interventions that are appropriate for all students, and for coordinating prevention efforts among staff, educators, and administration. As schools become more and more diverse, school-based practitioners must become knowledgeable in regard to the critical racial and cultural differences that affect students, their families, and enrich our schools. Research currently available to help meet the needs of various groups of children and their families is included as each topic is addressed. In addition, the author provides a theoretical groundwork and walks readers through the details of assessing resources and needs, applying knowledge to practice, and evaluating progress. Instructive case examples show these processes in action, and further chapters address questions of adapting programs already in place for greater developmental or cultural appropriateness.Included in the coverage:Student engagement, motivation, and active learning.Engaging families through school and family partnerships.Evidence-based prevention of internalizing disorders.Social emotional learning.Adapting programs for various racial and ethnic populations.Adapting programs for young children.Preventive Mental Health at School offers solid guidance and transformative tools to researchers, graduate students, and professionals/practitioners/clinicians in varied fields including clinical child and school psychology, social work, public health and policy, educational policy and politics, and pediatrics.

Schools across the United States – as well as much of the world – are experiencing widespread change. Students are more diverse ethnically, academically, and emotionally. More attention is being paid to abuse and neglect, violence and bullying, and the growing inequities that contribute to student dropout. Within this changing landscape, cultural competence is imperative for school-based professionals, both ethically and as mandated by educational reform. The Handbook of Culturally Responsive School Mental Health explores the academic and behavioral challenges of an increasingly diverse school environment, offering workable, cost-effective solutions in an accessible, well-organized format. This timely volume updates the research on cultural competence in school-based interventions, describes innovative approaches to counseling and classroom life, and demonstrates how this knowledge is used in successful programs with children, adolescents, and their families. Populations covered range widely, from African American and Asian American/Pacific Islander families to forced migrants and children who live on military bases.By addressing issues of training and policy as well as research and practice, contributors present a variety of topics that are salient, engaging, and applicable to contemporary experience, including: - Adolescent ethnic/racial identity development.- Culturally responsive school mental health in rural communities.- Working with LGBT youth in school settings.- Cultural competence in work with youth gangs.- Culturally integrated substance abuse prevention and sex education programs.- Promoting culturally competent school-based assessment.- School-based behavioral health care in overseas military bases.- Developmental, legal, and linguistic considerations in work with forced migrant children.- Cultural considerations in work/family balance. The Handbook of Culturally Responsive School Mental Health is a must-have reference for researchers, scientist-practitioners, educational policymakers, and graduate students in child and school psychology; educational psychology; pediatrics/school nursing; social work; counseling/therapy; teaching and teacher education; and educational administration.

This volume offers very specific illustrations of psychoanalytic ways of thinking and working in both clinical and pedagogical contexts with children. It is designed for professionals who work with infants, children, and adolescents, and who are seeking modes of working that respects emotions, that embrace context, and that privilege imagination and possibility. For professionals who already practice in ways that are sympathetic to these modes of working, the scholarly underpinning of this work offers a rationale for taking a stand in favor of emotionally focused, child-centered work and in opposition to systems that negate the lives of children. This book is for caring professionals who devote their lives to creating spaces for children to find their own paths and is intended to serve as a source of sustenance and support for such work.

Bullying. Gang assaults. Rampage shootings. School violence, especially when it turns deadly, has enduring social and psychological effects on students, faculty, staff, and the community. And though a great deal of research focuses on the significant role children's positive social development plays in reducing incidents of school violence, in-depth examinations of evidence-based preventive measures have remained minimal until now.With its focus on averting lethal school violence, this unique volume translates the prosocial findings into practicable preventive measures that can be put to use in school settings. Making expert use of news reports as well as scholarly data, Preventing Lethal School Violence clarifies the links between bullying and lethal violence and delineates typical characteristics of school shooters while cautioning against outright profiling. Students'awareness of self and others, strong connections with adults, and other social and ethical skills form the basis of a comprehensive, research-based model for reducing—and potentially eliminating—lethal incidents at school.This accessible volume:Outlines the scope of school violence as a broader social problem.Summarizes current information on the traits common to students who commit lethal violence at school.Examines the relationship between bullying/cyberbullying and rampage incidents.Analyzes examples of successful prevention of violent acts and resolution of hostage situations.Describes in detail the concept of positive school climate and introduces the Safe School Communities Model.Synthesizes key research data into violence prevention skills for students, teachers, administrators, and all professionals working in schools.Preventing Lethal SchoolViolence is a must-have resource for researchers and professionals in school psychology and allied education disciplines, including school administration, school counseling, and social work.

By itself or in combination with an affective disorder, early onset schizophrenia (EOS) — the onset of symptoms before 18 years of age — can create severe deficits in young people's academic performance, family and peer relationships, and even the ability to acquire new skills. The relative rarity of the condition, meanwhile, can leave school personnel unsure of how to meet — or even recognize — student needs.Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Early Onset Schizophrenia at School emphasizes the importance of providing teachers and students alike with the support needed to enhance academic performance and improve social skills of children and adolescents with EOS within educational settings. In addition, its evidence-based framework enables school professionals to achieve greater confidence and accuracy in identifying students with EOS and provide appropriate services, both in special education and general classes.In this authoritative and accessible volume, experts offer the most salient information on early onset schizophrenia, including:Contributing factors and risk factors.Prevalence and epidemiology.Screening and assessment procedures.Guidelines for determining eligibility for special education programs under IDEIA and Section 504.Latest findings on school-based and off-campus interventions for EOS.A useful resource appendix.Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Early Onset Schizophrenia at School gives school psychologists and allied education professionals both a practical understanding of this disabling condition and the most up-to-date strategies for providing earlier and effective interventions.

ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed childhood behavioral disorder. Moreover, many students receiving special education assistance are reported to have ADHD. Children with ADHD may experience significant school adjustment difficulties and achievement problems. Problem behaviors associated with attention deficits and hyperactivity often have a negative impact on the classroom, and, therefore, may compromise the learning environment for many, if not all, students. There is a critical need for school professionals to identify, assess, and treat students with ADHD. Identifying, Assessing, and Treating ADHD at School brings science to practice, providing school professionals invaluable information to meet the needs of children with ADHD. This volume, designed as a practical, easy-to-use reference for school psychologists and other mental health and educational professionals: Explains why school psychologists and their colleagues need to be prepared and able to identify and serve students with ADHD. Identifies the prevalence, influences, and associated conditions. Provides a review of screening, referral, and diagnostic assessment processes. Offers guidance on conducting psychoeducational assessments. Reviews evidence-based treatments. Offers practical guidance on setting up programs that address individual and classroom issues. School psychologists and other education and mental health professionals will find Identifying, Assessing, and Treating ADHD at School an exceptional resource in working to enhance the mental health and academic development of students.

By age 16, significant – one might even say “alarming” – numbers of students are demonstrating signs of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Students with PTSD are more likely to develop a range of problems, from delinquent behavior to eating disorders to substance abuse to dropping out. For the school-based professional, the ability to recognize these symptoms and warning signs is essential. Emphasizing prevention as well as intervention, Identifying, Assessing, and Treating PTSD at School clearly defines PTSD, explains its adverse affects on children's academic and social-emotional skills, and offers expert guidance on how to recognize student needs and provide appropriate services. This volume, designed as a practical, easy-to-use reference for school psychologists and other educational professionals: (1) Makes the case for why school psychologists and their colleagues need to be more prepared, willing, and able to identify and serve students with PTSD. (2) Identifies the causes, prevalence, and associated conditions of PTSD. (3) Provides a review of screening, referral, and diagnostic assessment processes. (4) Reviews appropriate treatments for students with PTSD. Today's youth live in an increasingly uncertain world, and school psychologists, counselors, social workers, and general and special education personnel will find Identifying, Assessing, and Treating PTSD at School an invaluable resource in their practices.

Significant shifts in community violence have created a need for greater awareness of character development and violence prevention in schools. Since the first edition (2008), public concern generated by high-profile shootings and other violence in schools has only increased. Now more than ever, effective strategies for preventing violence, treating victims, and assessing at-risk children are needed. This new edition, an update of contemporary issues of school violence, is a compendium of theory, research, and applied models that addresses violence and critical ingredients in prevention interventions in the school setting. The book uniquely addresses psychiatric input on neurobiology of trauma and victimization of children who experience school violence. Authored by clinicians, counselors, educators, researchers, and other professionals, the volume has new approaches to primary prevention in schools and new contributors including a school superintendent, school safety officer, and specialists who treat relationship and dating violence. New topics include guidelines for school personnel that address exploitation of teenagers due to sex trafficking, and perspectives of parents whose children were victims of abuse and violence in schools. Among the topics explored:Developmental Issues in the Prevention of Aggression and Violence in SchoolUpdated Perspectives on Linking School Bullying and Related Youth Violence Research to Effective Prevention StrategiesThe Role of School District Superintendent in School Violence and Prevention: Softening Schools While Hardening BuildingsRole of Law Enforcement in School Violence Prevention Through Positive Intervention and Relationship-BuildingEmpowering Children to Prevent Violence School Violence and Primary Prevention is a critical and timely resource forschool, medical, and mental health professionals working with children. It is also useful for students in public health, education, social work, psychology, and counseling-focused education.

Concern continues to ripple throughout society over the escalating incidents of youth violence and aggression. School professionals confront daily the challenges resulting from conduct disorders, which threaten to disrupt the learning process and compromise the well-being, security, and safety of students and faculty. With the ongoing emphasis on high-stakes academic testing, schools are struggling to pinpoint effective strategies and secure the resources needed to identify, assess, and treat students with conduct problems so that all children can succeed at school. Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Conduct Disorder at School bridges the gap between science and practice, providing school professionals with the information they need to coordinate efforts and enhance communication between parents, other educators, administrators, and social services providers. In addition, it offers guidance on the interventions that are likely to be most effective in meeting the unique needs of youths with conduct disorder. This volume: Emphasizes why school psychologists and their colleagues need to be prepared and able to identify and serve students with conduct disorder; Identifies the prevalence, influences, and associated conditions; Provides a review of screening, referral, and diagnostic assessment processes; Offers guidance on conducting psychoeducational assessments; Reviews evidence-based treatments; Provides practical guidance on setting up programs that address individual, classroom, and schoolwide issues. School psychologists and other education and mental health professionals will find this volume an invaluable resource in working to enhance the mental health and educational development of students.

Despite the public alarm following several high-profile school shootings that occurred in the United States over the past decade, little is known about the actual incidence and characteristics of school-associated violence. School Violence and Primary Prevention grew out of a recent special issue of the Journal of Primary Prevention, which Thomas W. Miller guest edited. Understanding violence and reducing injury and death associated with violence is now, unfortunately, a major public health concern and is now a major objective of the Healthy People 2010 initiative. School Violence and Primary Prevention covers clinical issues in treating victims of school violence and assessing children with the potential for violence. The editor will also examine the effectiveness of prevention intervention programs and offer larger policy recommendations. The book will look at environmental factors such as cultural issues on behaviors from bullying to mass school shootings. And uniquely, the book will go into topics such as sexual boundaries and body image. In all, this book aims for a theoretical and applied picture of the current state of school violence and prevention.

During the 1940s, teachers were certain they had some grievous complaints about students'behavior in school. Among these were excessive noise, littering, and gum chewing. More recently, teachers'concerns have taken on a far more dire tone. Today, their focus is on the rape, robbery, and substance abuse incidents that occur in alarming numbers in their workplaces. In recent years, the news on violent crime in our schools has often been devastating. And although school officials have begun taking measures to decrease the level of violence on their grounds (e.g., installing metal detectors, hiring guards to patrol hallways), the violence that continues to occur is often more lethal and no less troubling. To further understand and ameliorate the causes of violence among our children—especially at school—this book takes a comprehensive approach to addressing the issues. Violence in Schools: Cross-National and Cross-Cultural Perspectives provides both a broad overview of violence in schools and offers specific descriptions of models that have been used successfully within school settings to prevent violent crime from occurring. For example, this volume: Recognizes that violence on school grounds is a global problem that requires an international perspective to counteract. Takes a broad view of what constitutes violence—that is, the focus is not only on physical assault, but the neglect and abusive behavior (e.g., racism, sexism, cultural discrimination and suppression) that contribute to its occurrence. Explores the history of the phenomenon of school violence in order to effectively ameliorate its current condition. Violence in Schools: Cross-National and Cross-Cultural Perspectives speaks with legitimate authority to scholars as well as to those on the frontlines in combating school violence, including school and counseling psychologists, schooladministrators, teachers and staff as well as concerned parents.