Definitions
A student considered likely to struggle academically or drop out
What is an at-risk student?
Not having enough food, money, or stable housing
What is poverty?
Giving extra help after school
What is tutoring?
Smaller classes or group instruction
What is small group learning?
A student stops turning in work because they don’t understand the lessons anymore
What is needing academic intervention or support?
A condition that affects reading and language processing
What is dyslexia?
Missing many days of school
What is chronic absenteeism?
Adjusting assignments or giving more time
What are accommodations?
Changing how material is taught to fit different learners
What is differentiated instruction?
A student is frequently late because they have to take care of siblings in the morning
What is outside responsibilities affecting school performance?
Difficulty focusing, sitting still, or controlling impulses
What is ADHD?
Problems at home such as neglect or abuse
What is an unstable home environment?
Building trust and showing care for students
What is mentorship?
Rewarding positive behavior
What is positive reinforcement?
A student refuses to participate and seems withdrawn after a major life change
What is emotional distress or trauma impacting learning?
A plan that gives students support services in school
What is an IEP (Individualized Education Program)?
Feeling unsafe or unwelcome at school
What is lack of school belonging?
Teaching students how to handle emotions
What is social-emotional learning?
Helping students catch up on missed skills
What is intervention?
A student improves significantly after being placed in a small group with extra help
What is the impact of targeted instruction or intervention?
Emotional or mental strain caused by difficult life situations
What is stress or trauma?
Pressure from friends to make bad choices
What is negative peer influence?
Working with families to support the student
What is family engagement?
A safe adult at school who supports a student
What is a trusted teacher or counselor?
A student on the verge of dropping out stays in school after forming a connection with a teacher
What is the importance of a supportive adult relationship?