Existing within every society are various cultures and sub-cultures. This presentation examines the results when the classroom culture comes in to contact with the street culture. We will review existing practices designed to address these educational issues both in and out of the classroom and what are possible solutions that can maximize successful student education

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Georgia Southern UniversityDigital Commons@Georgia SouthernNational Youth-At-Risk Conference SavannahMar 8th, 2:45 PM - 4:00 PMBridging the Gap Between School and the StreetJim C. Taylor Mr.PinelandCSB, jimmyt.dive@gmail.comFollow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/nyar_savannahPart of the Disability and Equity in Education Commons, Educational Methods Commons, andthe Special Education and Teaching CommonsThis presentation (open access) is brought to you for free and open access by the Conferences & Events at Digital Commons@Georgia Southern. It hasbeen accepted for inclusion in National Youth-At-Risk Conference Savannah by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons@Georgia Southern.For more information, please contact digitalcommons@georgiasouthern.edu.Recommended CitationTaylor, Jim C. Mr., "Bridging the Gap Between School and the Street" (2016). National Youth-At-Risk Conference Savannah. 71.https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/nyar_savannah/2016/2016/71Jim Taylor, BCBAEast Georgia Counseling Services Are we addressing the ‘root cause’ of problem behavior in the class room? PREVENTION◦ We are not likely to prevent poverty, but can we work towards preventing problem behavior in our classrooms Do we have programs (in and out of the classroom) to assist those in need: ◦ Yes Do we have enough:◦ No Can we do more:  ???? Kids ‘on the street’ are likely to have (3xs) the rate of MH issues than kids in the ‘general population’ Kids on the street are (5xs) more likely to be incarcerated than their rural counterparts. Over 75% of crimes are committed by high school drop outs 20% of OSS is the result of ‘insubordination’ 20% of OSS is for fighting Less than 5% of OSS is for weapons or drugs Higher the poverty rate in the school the high the rate of OSS. I can find NO literature that indicates that OSS is an effective intervention for problem behavior. 1 in 5 students are likely to have a MH Dx. 75% to 80% of children with MH issues do NOT receive services. Approximately 50% of students age 14 and older who are living with a mental illness drop out of high school. On the street, closer to 75%. 75% of all problem behaviors in school are exhibited by 15% of the students. 70% of those students have some MH Dx. Of children ages 9 to 17, 21 percent have a diagnosable mental health or addictive disorder Poverty Hunger No Hugs Sexual Abuse Physical Abuse Unsanitary Conditions Lack of Sleeping areas Fear of Being Beat Up Changing Schools/Homes No love Being Preyed upon No way to Study Mom on drugs Mom on alcohol No paternal figure Many Many Paternal Figures No Hugs (the wrong hugs) NEVER appear weak or vulnerable You are either prey or predator Always hang with a group (or gang) Strike first when ever possible Never let anybody get away with anything School will not keep you safe on the streetDisorder Implication Depression Fetal Alcohol Syndrome PTSD Little interest in school work Increase in refusal behavior Excessive absences No boundaries Impulsive and uninhibited Lack receptive communication Low frustration threshold  Short term memory deficits Impulsive, Impatient,  Easily confusedDisorder Implication ADHD Bipolar Disorder Little ability to manage energy Memory deficits Little emotional control Poor social skills Inability to concentrate Changes in mood and energy Impulsive and uninhibited Difficulty concentrating Low frustration threshold  Short term memory deficits Poor social skills Remember, Street Kids will not be going home to study, do home work, or work on projects. Each student will require a specific method of teaching to assure they learn.  The very behavior that keeps these kids alive on the street is the very behavior that gets them in trouble in school. Know who your street kids are Have a plan to reward their desirable behavior Focus on positive behavior Punishment will NOT work with these kids Do not call them out in front of peers Make arrangements for home work to be done in school Are students involved in the ‘Rule Making’ process? Before you ‘react’ to a problem behavior ask yourself: Why did this behavior happen? What will the student get from exhibiting this behavior? Then make sure you do NOT reinforce the problem behavior. In Elementary School are we TEACHING appropriate social and emotional skills or are we relying up incidental learning?? DO NOT set the student up for failure. NEVER speak down to the student. Always speak as though they CAN do it. Rely on a Functional Assessment of problem behavior to develop appropriate interventions. Break assignments and tests into amounts comparable to the students attention. Establish just a few, clear and realistic expectations (Rules). Do NOT punish for behavior that is directly the result of a disability/disorder. Does your discipline method teach appropriate or replacement behavior?◦ Will the process teach an alternative to the problem behavior? Does the discipline reduce problem behavior?◦ Are discipline decisions data driven?◦ Are we keeping data and does the data indicate progress is being made? Does the discipline focus on academics?◦ Does the discipline remove the student from the learning environment? Are students involved in establishing ‘Expectations’? Are students involved in determining consequences for meeting expectations? Are students involved in determining consequences for violating expectations? What other student committees does your school have? Do students know the expectations? Are these taught? Is reinforcement applied more frequently than punishment? Are students greeted upon arrival to class? Are students involved in decision making? Are students given responsibilities, in and out of school? Do students BELIEVE staff care for them? School◦ A look at the rules◦ Educational workshops◦ Begin in session teaching (a behavior class) in kindergarten  Church◦ Who is in our youth groups◦ Are we community oriented Community◦ Clubs◦ Organizations Police◦ Community relations Volunteers◦ University students◦ You and MeTHE BEATINGS WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE MORAL IMPROVES ! www.behavioradvisor.com/streetwise.html Boice, R. (1998). “Classroom Activities”.  Harvard Educational Review “Tough Fronts” Lewis, Newcomer, (2006). “The Handbook of Classroom Management” www.RADKID.org www.nofas.org https://www.nimh.nih.gov http://www.schoolmentalhealth.orgs/ http://www.nea.org/assets/docs/HE/dropoutguide1108.pdf “Reduction of School Violence”, B. Johns, V. Carr Jim Taylor: jimmyt.dive@gmail.com

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