1st Edition
School Success for At-Risk Students A Culturally Responsive Tiered Approach
List of Figures and Tables
About the Authors
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Theoretical Frameworks
Chapter 3. At-risk Students: English Learners, Migrant/refugee, and Indigenous Students
Chapter 4. At-Risk Students: Students with Disabilities, Mental Health Issues, Chronic Illness
Chapter 5. At-Risk Students: Students in Out of Home Care, Involvement With the Justice System, and from Low SES Backgrounds
Chapter 6. At-Risk Students: LGBT+
Chapter 7. Developing a Culturally Competent School Culture
Chapter 8. Conclusion
Biography
Dr Therese M. Cumming is Associate Professor in Special Education at UNSW Australia. Her publications include an edited book (Sustaining Mobile Learning: Theory, Research, and Practice, 2016), two co-authored books (School Connectedness of Students with Disabilities; Lifespan Transitions for Individuals with Disabilities: A Holistic Perspective, 2016), book chapters, journal articles, and international conference papers. She also has many years of experience as a special educator.
Dr Cathi Draper Rodriguez is Professor and Chair of the Department of Education and Leadership. She is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She has focused her research on using technology with English learners with and without disabilities, the diagnosis of disabilities in English learners, assessment in education, and multicultural education.
