Welcoming practices : creating schools that support students and families in transition / Ron Avi Astor, Linda Jacobson, Stephani L. Wrabel, Rami Benbenishty and Diana Pineda.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Asṭor, Ron, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Transfer students--Services for.

Transfer students.

Student adjustment.

Student mobility.

School environment.

Physical Description:

xvi, 134 pages ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]

Summary:

"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."-- Provided by publisher.

"At a time when schools are increasing attention to students' social and emotional development, this book gives educators practical strategies for supporting a specific segment of their population--highly mobile students. The practical guide also helps schools consider the experiences of parents in the school transition process"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

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Foreword

Introduction

Why Welcome?

Chapter 1: What Do We Know About Student Transition?

Chapter 2: Mobility in Student Data Systems

Chapter 3: The Voices of Students and Parents

Chapter 4: Making Virtual Connections

Chapter 5: Connecting in Person

Chapter 6: Welcoming Younger Students

Chapter 7: Welcoming Older Students

Chapter 8: Lessons from Business

Chapter 9: The Role of Staff and Community Partners

Chapter 10: The Importance of Following Up

Chapter 11: Preparing for the Next Move

Conclusion

Appendix A: Resources

Appendix B: WelConnect App

Appendix C: Sample Surveys for Welcoming Newcomers

Appendix D: Research

Endnotes

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Asṭor, Ron. Welcoming practices.

ISBN:

9780190845513

0190845511

OCLC:

994635606

Publisher Number:

99974738882