Course Description
This course will explore what it means to be “at-risk” and the strategies, programs, and services that exist to support at-risk students. Participants will define the term at-risk, identify strategies from motivating and encouraging at-risk students in the classroom, research available community programs and services, and create a detailed individual student profile and plan.
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Module 1: Re-defining "At-Risk"
Module Activities & Assessments:
- Definitions of At-Risk
- Situations that Place Youth at Risk
- Calculating Risk
- Discussion Board: What is "At-Risk"?
- Assignment: Manifestations of Risk Factors
Module 2: Classroom Strategies
Module Activities & Assessments:
- What Students Really Need to Hear
- Recognizing and Motivating At-Risk Students
- Discussion Board: Student Scenarios
- Assignment: Classroom Policy
Module 3: Programs and Support
Module Activities & Assessments:
- Case Studies
- Characteristics of Successful Support Programs
- Discussion Board: Current Programs and Support
- Assignment: Program Exploration
Module Activities & Assessments:
- Research Student Plans
- Review Weeks 1-3
- Discussion Board: Student Profile
- Assignment: Student Plan
- Assignment: Reflective Essay