Linda Jacobson – författare

Students change schools for a variety of reasons, and some students change more often than others -- a reality that can leave them feeling emotionally disconnected and often academically at risk. Welcoming Practices summarizes the research on school transition and makes a case for why schools need to do a better job of welcoming new children and families and following up with them over time. Arriving at a moment in history in which schools are increasing attention on students' social and emotional development, this book captures the innovative practices that some institutions are using to connect with new students and provides practical strategies that all schools can use to make both students and parents feel a part of the school and community. The book discusses how to use technology to improve families' experiences in their new schools, provides strategies appropriate at the school and district levels, and gives schools suggestions for practices that are best suited for younger students as well as for those at middle and high school levels.

While it is true that children from military families live unique and interesting lives, it is also true that they face many challenges and special circumstances that civilian children and families don't experience. These can include gaps in school attendance and learning due to frequent moves, being separated from a parent who has been deployed, and a sense of isolation in the midst of a civilian community. This comprehensive and evidence-informed guide introduces pre- and inservice teachers to this population and provides essential tools to help minimize the impact of military life on student learning. Written in an engaging style by experts in the field, this guide provides strategies and classroom practices to support these students and address issues such as:Frequent transitions between schoolsGaps in academic progressSocial adjustmentParental deploymentsTrauma or tragedyIt shows how practices already being used in your school can be adapted to ease the transition for military students, and it also introduces original strategies, such as:A ""Hero Wall"" honoring members of the militaryFriendship or memory gardens Military Appreciation eventsWriting letters or making care packages for deployed service membersTeachers College Press also publishes guides written specifically for administrators, pupil personnel, and parents. All royalties from the sale of these books are being donated to military children's educational causes.

While it is true that children from military families live unique and interesting lives, it is also true that they face many challenges and special circumstances that civilian children and families don't experience. These can include gaps in school attendance and learning due to frequent moves, being separated from a parent who has been deployed, and a sense of isolation in the midst of a civilian community. This evidence-informed guide introduces school administrators to this population and offers tools to help them implement school-wide programs that will support military students' learning.Written in an engaging style by experts in the field, this practical guide includes:Profiles of principals who have created welcoming school environments for military children and parentsLessons learning from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schoolsA chapter on using data to improve school culture for military studentsA chapter on education policies that can improve circumstances for military childrenResearch highlighting how frequent school transitions and parental deployments affect the education of military childrenTeachers College Press also publishes guides written specifically for teachers, pupil personnel, and parents. All royalties from the sale of these books are being donated to military children's educational causes.