Are you aware that half of the students in U.S. schools are experiencing or have experienced trauma, violence, or chronic stress? Such life experiences exist across urban, suburban, and rural academic settings. This book study is an opportunity to learn about teaching this population and from a strengths-based perspective. Research based principles and real world examples will allow you to identify inherent assets of students, connecting to student experience through instructional planning and delivery, foster student strengths. and develop family and community partnerships. Through the book study, participants leave with tools of encouragement to embrace teaching and schoolwide practices that support and enhance academic and social-emotional development. Please register through Frontline:https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?I=3635566&D=18636