This book provides teachers with a succinct overview of who is at risk for failure in schools—both academically and socially—and why. It includes practical tools for building relationships with these children, and simple strategies for developing students’ academic aptitude and social behavior. Readers will find:

• Techniques for getting to know children, building positive teacher-student relationships, and supporting positive relationships among children


• Teacher-friendly tools for data collection and data-based decision making


• Strategies for supporting desired social behavior


• 20 simple supports teachers can use with basic materials that can be found in any classroom