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Helping Students Overcome Substance Abuse: Effective Practices for Prevention and Intervention. The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series
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Burrow-Sanchez, Jason J.; Hawken, Leanne S. – Guilford Publications, 2007
Unique in its coverage of both prevention and intervention, this book provides evidence-based strategies and ready-to-use tools for addressing substance abuse in middle and high school settings. Readers learn ways to identify students at risk and implement programs that meet a broad continuum of needs--from psychoeducational and support groups to…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Social Support Groups, Prevention, Intervention
Collaborating with Parents for Early School Success: The Achieving-Behaving-Caring Program
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McConaughy, Stephanie H.; Kay, Pam; Welkowitz, Julie A.; Hewitt, Kim; Fitzgerald, Martha D. – Guilford Publications, 2007
The Achieving-Behaving-Caring (ABC) Program is an evidence-based approach to addressing the needs of elementary students at risk for emotional and behavioral difficulties and promoting successful home-school collaboration. This practical guide demonstrates how classroom teachers and parents can work together to boost individual children's…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Parent Participation, Action Research, Parent School Relationship
Mentoring Students at Risk. An Underutilized Alternative Education Strategy for K-12 Teachers.
Reglin, Gary – 1998
Research has shown mentoring to be a powerful alternative education and dropout prevention strategy for students at risk. This book is designed to help teachers, school administrators, case managers in the juvenile justice system, and others who work with at-risk students develop mentoring programs. Chapter 1, "Teachers Can Restructure Education…
Descriptors: Dropouts, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, Interpersonal Relationship
Senior Practical Program. Administrative Manual for Teachers, Counsellors & Administrators.
Northwest Territories Dept. of Education, Yellowknife. – 1990
The Northwest Territories (NWT) Senior Practice Program (SPP) described in this manual is designed to develop self-direction, self-esteem, and skills and knowledge in specific practical areas. The secondary school SPP prepares at-risk students, at least 15 years old, for work. The program has both practical and academic components. This…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Accountability, Admission Criteria, Cooperative Education