Sports are more than just games. They are activities to keep one’s spirits up, build one’s strength and build relationships. Sports provide several physical and mental health benefits, like heightened self-esteem, increased problem solving skills and concentration, reduced stress, sensory relief, and fitness (Dorfman). Sports also help students understand the importance of teamwork. Through the …
An Early Childhood Behavioral Specialist (ECBS) works alongside parents, caregivers, and teachers to identify a set of goals for a child and help them flourish. Implementing early interventions at a young age can help a child with their learning and social processes. For example, a withdrawn 3-year-old beginning preschool may face a number of social …
To date, alternative schools have mainly served as settings where more restrictive conditions are enforced to compensate for dangerous or disruptive behavior. There are inherent risks associated with not responding to the overwhelming reality that disciplinary alternative school settings are further crippling our youth when we don’t respond to the data. The Risk in Alternative …
