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Tough but Worth It
What We Can Do to Include Students Experiencing Emotional and Behavioral Struggles
Teaching tough students can be hard, but it’s worth it. When traditional behavior plans fall short, this powerful guide offers a fresh, relationship-driven approach to helping students with emotional and behavioral challenges. Discover practical ways to de-escalate crises, rebuild trust, and reignite your passion for teaching—while creating classrooms where every student can thrive.
Strategies to build stronger teacher-student relationships
The most powerful classroom tool isn’t a program; it’s educators like you. Authors Christopher L. Van Loan and Justin D. Garwood show teachers how to shift from managing behavior to transforming and building genuine, high-quality relationships through reflection, self-awareness, and connection. Learn how to calm crises, rebuild trust, and rekindle your purpose by changing the way you see yourself and your students.
K–12 teachers and administrators can use this book to:
- Model calm, constructive responses that help students navigate emotional and behavioral challenges
- Approach struggling students from a place of empathy, strength, and encouragement
- Identify the roots of conflict and de-escalate tension before it turns into a crisis
- Integrate emotional and behavioral learning seamlessly with academic instruction
- Discover collaboration methods for working with fellow teachers
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Classroom Management & BehaviorSpecial NeedsViolence & Crisis Prevention
