Reaching and Teaching Children Who Hurt : Strategies for Your Classroom

With this practical, strategy-filled book, educators will know how to reach and teach students exposed to abuse, neglect, community violence, and other forms of trauma-and break down obstacles to academic achievement and social success. Readers will find clear explanations of current research, enlightening vignettes, and dozens of simple, creative ideas that show them how to: adapt instruction to address the learning characteristics of children exposed to trauma, guide students in developing the most important skills they need to succeed in school, use positive behavior supports so children can stay calm and focused on learning, help students build meaningful and supportive relationships with peers and teachers, provide predictable routines that instill a sense of safety and control, avoid burnout and reduce the effects of "compassion fatigue", integrate a trauma-sensitive perspective across an entire school.

Susan E. Craig is Director of Special Projects with AGH Associates Inc., Hampton, New Hamshire.