The Trusted Teacher

"Student misbehavior can often be traced to an unmet need or underlying trauma from their home environment. However, with the right tools and practices, teachers can be a powerful source of support for struggling students. The Trusted Teacher: A Reflective Guide for Impactful Relationships With Secondary Students by Erica Battle adds an important piece to the conversation on social and emotional learning by providing teachers with tried-and-true practices that will enable them to form meaningful relationships with misbehaving students. Her IMPACT framework touches upon key elements to a safe classroom: intention, meaning, practicality, authenticity, consistency, and teamwork. With reflection prompts, checklists, organizers, and strategies in each chapter, The Trusted Teacher shows teachers how to reach the hearts of their most struggling students"--