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Early adolescence is a time of tremendous change with the potential for positive development in the academic, social, and emotional domains; yet, often this age group struggles to adjust to the transition of middle school and the tasks that are required to be successful there. In this book, parents will find suggestions for how to support their middle school child, and educators will discover a wealth of best practices to incorporate into their interactions with early adolescents and their families.
List of contents
Preface
Understanding Social and Emotional Development and Difficulties in Middle School: An Introduction
Chapter 1: Social and Emotional Development during the Middle School Years: Theories and Educational Considerations
Chapter 2: The Pre-Adolescent and Adolescent Brain: Current Research and Understandings
Chapter 3: The Pivotal Years: How Educators Can Assist Students with the Tasks and Perils of Middle School
Chapter 4: Social Media and Middle School-Age Development
Chapter 5: Middle School Parenting: Graduation Is Just around the Corner
Chapter 6: Teaching at the Middle School Level: Best Practices for Promoting Social and Emotional Development
Chapter 7: "We've Got Each Other's Backs": Promoting Social and Emotional Development through Inclusive Leadership
Chapter 8: "If You Really Knew Me": An Effective, Middle School-Led Campaign to Stop Bullying
Chapter 9: Expanding the Application of Response to Intervention Strategies to Address Social-Emotional Difficulties in Middle School
About the Coeditors
About the Chapter Authors
About the author
Dr. Nicholas D. Young has worked in diverse educational roles for more than 30 years, serving as a principal, special education director, graduate professor, graduate program director, graduate dean, and longtime superintendent of schools. He was named the Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year; and he completed a distinguished Fulbright program focused on the Japanese educational system through the collegiate level. Dr. Young is the recipient of numerous other honors and recognitions including the General Douglas MacArthur Award for distinguished civilian and military leadership and the Vice Admiral John T. Hayward Award for exemplary scholarship. He holds several graduate degrees including a PhD in educational administration and an EdD in educational psychology.
