Shadow Children: Understanding Education’s #1 Problem
Anthony S. Dallmann–Jones, Ph.D., Professor, Marian College, School of Graduate Education Director, National At–Risk Education Network (NAREN)

 · Understanding and helping today’s at-risk children in schools

The first book to provide research–based answers to educators’ key questions:
 ·  Who are at–risk students?  ·  How are at–risk children formed?  · What are their characteristics?
How do they impact the social and school environment?  ·  What are the components of effective prevention and intervention programs?  ·  What resources are available for educators working with at–risk children?

Answers to these and other basic questions help educators understand and deal with the growing problem of at–risk students in U.S. schools today.

Advance Reviews:

 · “A unique book written by an expert who knows his facts and backs them with data. The book fills a gap – and fills it well – dealing with this national crisis.” –  Franklin Schargel, Chair, American Society of Quality (ASQ) Education Division

 ·  “In one book: All you need to refine existing programs or develop new programs of quality for at–risk students.” –  Rick Osterhaus, President, AbleNet Programs (educational materials)

 ·  “The book is a journey, leading readers through the bleak reality that touches so many youth . . .  and finally offering a detailed systematic approach towards finding a cure.” –   Crystal England, MSE, school administrator and educational author

The Author

Dr. Dallmann–Jones brings to this new book his extensive experience as an educator specializing in at–risk children in schools. He is the founder and director of the National At–Risk Education Network (NAREN) and a professor in the School of Graduate Education at Marian College in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

He has taught at every level from elementary school to graduate teacher education. At Marian College he co–founded the first accredited At–Risk Education Masters Degree Program in the United States.

Contents (Condensed)

 · Who Are the Shadow Children?  ·  Child Maltreatment Costs  · Youth At–Risk of Dropping Out
 ·  Expanding the Definition of At Risk  · Counting the Shadow Children ·  Understanding the Effects of Abuse and Neglect  ·  Dysfunctionality  ·  The Many Forms of Abuse  ·  The Shadow Children Syndrome  ·  Implications in the Education Environment  ·  At–Risk Program Considerations  ·  A Case for Separate At–Risk Education Standards  ·  Preparing Teachers  ·  Prevention and Intervention: Where It Should All Begin  ·  Appendices: Classifying Abuse & Neglect / Resources  ·  Index

0–9787610–0–6, Sept. 2006, 205 pages, 6x9, laminated soft–cover, $24.95

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