School Supports for Students in Military Families.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fenning, Pamela.

Series:

The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children of military personnel--Education--United States.

School psychology--United States--Case studies.

Military dependents--United States--Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (155 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Guilford Publications, 2021.

Summary:

How does growing up in a military family affect the educational experiences of children and youth? What can K-12 school practitioners do to support these students academic, behavioral, and social-emotional success? This book describes effective ways to help students and their families navigate such challenges as relocation, school transitions, and parental deployment. Pamela Fenning presents strengths-based assessment, intervention, and prevention strategies that reflect deep knowledge of military culture and fit perfectly within a schoolwide multi-tiered system of support (MTSS).

Contents:

Cover

Half Title Page

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

About the Author

Contents

1. Strengths and Needs of Military Youth and Their Families in Schools: The Role of School Psychologists

Prevalence of School‑Age Military Youth

Military Deployments of Service Members with Families

Guidance for Schools in Supporting Military Children and Families

The Role of School Psychologists in Supporting Military Youth and Families

Features of a Strengths-Based/Resiliency Approach

Strengths-Based Approach

Resiliency Approach

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

MTSS Applications to Military Youth and Families

Specific Functions of School Psychologists in MTSS Data-Based Decision Making

Overview of the Chapters to Follow

2. Educational Settings Attended by Military Youth: Contextual Considerations and Case Studies

Overview of School Environments That Educate Military Youth

Public Schools/Civilian Settings

DoD Schools

Non-DoD Schools

Awareness of Public School Military Students and Use of Military Student Identifiers

Social Support of Military Students in Public School Environments

Local Context and Community Cultural Considerations

Fictional Family Snapshot in a Public School Environment

Accreditation

Graduation Requirements

Academic Achievement in DoD Schools

Characteristics of DoD Schools

Fictional Family Snapshot in a DoD School

Fictional Family Snapshot in a Non-DoD-Administered School

Conclusion

3. Universal Screening Data and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Military Children

General Principles of MTSS

Universal Screening as a Major MTSS Practice

Academic Screening

Behavioral/Social-Emotional Screening

Application of Decision Rules.

Universal/Tier 1 Screening and Support with Military Youth

Defining Military-Connected School-Age Youth

Data Collection Specific to Military Youth

Procedural Considerations for Universal Screening and Support with Military Youth

Practice Considerations for Universal/Tier 1 Screening and Support with Military Youth

Problem-Solving Considerations for Universal/Tier 1 Screening and Support for Military Youth

Consideration 1

Consideration 2

Consideration 3

Special Considerations for Secondary/Tier 2 Systems of Support with Military Youth

Special Considerations for Tertiary/Tier 3 Systems of Support with Military Youth

Case Example of a Universal Screening/MTSS Approach in a Civilian Middle School

Form 3.1. Family Military Service and Brief Educational History

4. Promoting Healthy Social Development

Impact of Military Transitions on Social Development and Relationships

Social Supports with Military Youth and Families: One Size Does Not Fit All

Applications of Social Developmental Theory with Military Youth

Social Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Social Development during the Elementary School Years

Social Development during Adolescence

Overall Social Development Supports for Military Youth across the Developmental Spectrum and Conclusions

5. Delivery of Mental Health Supports

Tier 1/Universal Mental Health Applications

Social Relationships and Connections

School Climate

Universal and Classroom-Based Social-Emotional Learning Approaches

Addressing the Specialized Needs of Military Youth: Tier 2 and Tier 3 Applications

Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions

Tier 3 Intensive Supports: Wraparound Planning

Military Deployments: Special Considerations for School Psychologists

Deployment Characteristics and Family/Youth Mental Health.

Assessments of Emotional and Behavioral Concerns in Deployment Situations

Risk of Child Maltreatment

Family Stressors and Dynamics across the Deployment Cycle

Support for Military Families and Youth Experiencing Deployment

Case Example of Individualized Family Supports in Meadowood Elementary and Allen Middle School

6. Support during School Transitions

Military Families' Experiences Transitioning between Schools

The Military Interstate Children's Compact

Special Considerations in Transitions of Military Youth with Disabilities

The Exceptional Family Member Program

Extracurricular Activities

The Role of the School Psychologist in Supporting Students during Transitions

Critical Functions and Roles of School Psychologists in Supporting Transitions

Consultation and Collaboration Lens

7. Legal Aspects of School Supports for Military Youth

Every Student Succeeds Act

Accountability and Data Requirements

Disaggregated-Subgroup Military Data

Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Defined

Impact Aid

Special Education Legislation and Provisions

DoD-Specific Special Education Regulations

National Defense Authorization Act

Military Interstate Children's Compact

Case Examples Illustrating the Application of the Military Interstate Children's Compact

Appendix 7.1. Information on Accessing Special Education and Legal Resources Described in This Chapter

8. Conclusions and Future Directions

Overall Summary and Concluding Comments

References

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781462546978

1462546978

OCLC:

1258957552