Simple Strategies for Teaching Children at Risk, K-5

Dr. Melissa Stormont has been involved in special education and psychology for over 15 years. Dr. Stormont has worked to support children with behavioral problems as a teacher, behavioral consultant, and through teaching teachers and conducting research in higher education. Currently, Dr. Stormont is an Associate Professor in Special Education at the University of Missouri. Dr. Stormont has published extensive research related to the educational and social needs of young children who are vulnerable for failure including children with behavior problems, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and children who have limited resources due to poverty. Dr. Stormont's research has included a focus on family and school factors that contribute to risk and resiliency. She has published over 30 articles and book chapters in these areas.

Dedication Acknowledgements Introduction About the Authors Chapter 1. Who is at Risk? Chapter 2. Strategies for Building Relationships Chapter 3. Using Data-Based Decision Making Chapter 4. Increase Time to Practice with Feedback Chapter 5. Teach and Support Desired Social Behavior Chapter 6. Use Simple Supports for Improving Academic Success Chapter 7. Use Technology Chapter 8. Collaborate with Other Professional and Support Family Involvement

"This is a great book with which to start because it covers the basics-the foundation that needs to be in place before the academics can take hold for a student at risk. The ideas are easy to follow and could be implemented with little or, in some cases, no additional prep-that's a bonus for an already busy teacher." -- Barbara L. Townsend, Reading Specialist "If teachers feel they are in a negative interaction pattern with children and/or their parents, there are many simple effective strategies that can be utilized to change this pattern. This book emphasizes building positive relationships and then, on this foundation, meeting children where they are based on systematic data collection, and teaching specific social and academic behavior to increase their success." -- From Chapter 1, "Who is at Risk for Failure?"