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Safe and Effective Secondary School: The Boys Town Model

Resource Type

Book - Parent

Description

The book presents useful information on types and levels of aggression, how conflicts escalate, early warning signs of violence, and characteristics of a safe school. Techniques are outlined that show you how to: -- Calm an angry or aggressive youth. -- Help students learn self-control strategies. Proactively teach youth how to prevent problems. -- Help kids when they make mistakes by teaching skills-that address academic and behavior deficits. -- Step in, defuse, and settle disputes when theyoccur. -- Forge strong relationships with students by using praise, empathy, humor, and other positive approaches. -- Make sure hallways, cafeterias, and grounds are as safe as classrooms by tuning in to students, setting low tolerance levels, and using consistent discipline. -- Help students learn to solve problems and set goals.

Ages

All Ages

Languages

English

Author

Jerry L Davis Cathy S Nelson Elizabeth S Gauger

Publication

2000 Boys Town Press

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