Learning Objectives
- How can I help a new student who has moved from another school to be successful?
- What kind of support does a student need when her parents separate and divorce? Does the transition into a blended family create any special issues for students?
- What should my response be to a student who has lost a sibling, parent, grandparent, or other significant family member?
- How can I work effectively with military families, who are often in transition owing to deployments or moves?
- How does having a parent in prison affect students’ ability to learn and be successful at school?
- How can I help children in foster care feel secure in my classroom, even though their family may be temporary?