This book provides information about the current status of mental health
amongst our youth with a brief description of some of the most common,
yet severe, emotional dysregulation disorders we see in our schools.
Following an overview of the ways students diagnosed with mental health
or behavior disorders are served and taught, as well as a summary of
foundational theories to support current trends of integrated learning
environments, the author introduces a tiered approach for developing
teacher, administrator, and paraprofessional development for meeting
students where they're at; for developing life skills that increase
these students' readiness to learn in school and succeed in life.
Recommendations for pursuing federal funding for professional
development by adhering to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
guidelines are also included.