Tough But Worth It - What We Can Do to Include Students Experiencing Emotional and Behavioral Struggles (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
Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Encourage Inclusion Through Relationships
Chapter 2: Get to Know Your Tough Kids
Chapter 3: Navigate Conflict--Knowing Ourselves, Knowing Our Students
Chapter 4: Manage and De-Escalate a Crisis
Chapter 5: Balance Behavior, Emotions, and Learning
Chapter 6: Prepare Teachers for Tough Kids
Epilogue
References and Resources
Index
Published: Feb 20, 2026
ISBN: 9781962188180
SKU: 9781962188180
Publisher: Solution Tree
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