CAN 
US/Global
EMPOWER Your Students
Tools to Inspire a Meaningful School Experience, Grades 6–12
Discover practical social-emotional learning tools that empower students to bring their own values to their schoolwork and relationships.
EMPOWER Your Students
Discover an approach to social-emotional learning that helps students bring their own values to their schoolwork and relationships. This highly practical resource shows educators how to use the elements of EMPOWER—exploration, motivation, participation, openness, willingness, empathy, and resilience—in engaging SEL activities, supportive conversations, and professional practices that make school a source of meaning, vitality, and community in students’ lives.
- Understand what values are, how they differ from preferences and goals, and how they lead to empowerment.
- Lead activities that help students discover the values they want to live by, choose actions that are consistent with those values, and dignify the struggles associated with living a meaningful life.
- Use conversational strategies that tap into students’ intrinsic motivation.
- Center student values in professional learning communities, parent partnerships, and curriculum design.
- Discover how bringing your own values to your classroom and collaborations can make your teaching more effective and satisfying.
Related Topics
21st Century SkillsInstructionSocial-Emotional Learning and WellnessStudent Engagement
Additional Information
“EMPOWER Your Students is extremely relevant and has tremendous implications for the present and future. There is a diverse amount of strategies that teachers can implement seamlessly. The content focuses both on student behaviors and adult behaviors.... These strategies can be used for all students across the continuum.”
“EMPOWER Your Students is a highly practical and engaging exploration of strategies and approaches that help students determine what makes school meaningful to them, so they can feel empowered to take action in ways that reflect this meaning. From activities that engage students in an exploration of their own values to strategies that invite parents and colleagues into conversations, this book offers teachers a comprehensive approach to ensuring school really matters to every person within and beyond the educational space. EMPOWER Your Students is an immensely important read for teachers, parents, counselors, and support personnel. You can apply the ideas across any context where relationship and relevance are key”
“By following the ‘tips, tricks, and techniques’ outlined in this thoroughly ‘user friendly’ instructional, school teachers can provide a positive, meaningful experience in their students' lives while cultivating intrinsic motivation.”
Free Resources
Explore these powerful tools to help reach your goals.
When can I access my eBook? Your eBook will be accessible through VitalSource once your payment has been processed.*
*When using a check or purchase order, the order submitted online will not be processed until Solution Tree receives the check or a copy of the signed official purchase order. Your purchase order must note payment terms of net 30 days. We cannot process purchase orders that do not note these payment terms. Please submit all payments to [email protected].
How do I access my eBook?
To access your eBook:
- Create a free VitalSource account by visiting VitalSource.com. If you already have a VitalSource account, please log in to your account.
- Paste the redemption code that Solution Tree will email you in the “Redemption Code” field on VitalSource.com/Redeem. (Note: You can also access your redemption code within your Solution Tree account under the “eBook” section.)
- Click “Redeem.”
- Enjoy! Once your code is redeemed, your book will be added to your VitalSource Bookshelf and can be read anytime, anywhere.
What are the technical requirements for accessing the eBook? A VitalSource account is required. To sign up for your free account, please visit VitalSource.com.
What if I have trouble accessing my eBook? Please contact VitalSource by emailing [email protected] or by utilizing their Live Chat feature.
What are the shipping and handling costs? There are no shipping or handling costs associated with eBooks. For paperback and hardcover book purchases, standard shipping costs apply. Please visit the Product Orders page for more information on shipping and handling costs.
Can I purchase multiple copies of the same eBook? Bulk orders are not currently available through the website. Website purchases are limited to one eBook per title, per account. If you want to order multiple copies of an eBook, please contact customer support at [email protected].
What if I need to request a refund on my eBook order? RETURN POLICY: We are unable to accept returns or cancel previously placed eBook orders.
