Understanding Our At Risk Students: Moving Beyond Academic Interventions

What does it mean to be "at risk?" We know that at risk students are more likely to be referred to the office for behavior issues. We know that at risk students are more likely to struggle academically. Emerging research indicates that the causes of the academic and behavior challenges faced by at risk students has less to do with cognitive and knowledge gaps and more to do with the stresses and traumas that these students have and do face every day. This session explores the impacts of stress and trauma on learning and behavior at school, and provides strategies and tools you can start using now with your at risk students to develop the skills and traits that lead to their success in school and in their lives.