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Student Behavior & Engagement
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Understanding Trauma
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Common Core
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Science, Tech, Engineering, Math (STEM)
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STUDENT BEHAVIOR & ENGAGEMENT
At 826LA, we think about behavior management as providing guidance to students, establishing clear expectations, and cultivating an environment of mutual respect. Click below for common scenarios and tips.
Practical Strategies for Keeping the Peace in Programs at 826LA
Growth Mindset and Strengths-Based Approach
The Growth Mindset and Strengths-Based Approach are frameworks for navigating student behavior and engagement challenges. We encourage you to think in the Growth Mindset and take the Strengths-based Approach when working with our students. For more information, click on the links below or sign up for our Student Behavior Mythbusters training on the projects calendar.
Growth Mindset
Carol Dweck’s TED Talk on the Growth Mindset
Carol Dweck Revisits the Growth Mindset
What Having a Growth Mindset Actually Means
UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA
We care deeply about the lived experiences of our students outside of 826LA. Here are some resources to help you create a safe and supportive space for our students through the lens of trauma-informed care.
Understanding Levels of Validation
The 12 Core Concepts: Concepts for Understanding Traumatic Stress Responses in Children and Families
Responding to Trauma in Your Classroom
8 Ways to Support Students Who Experience Trauma
Other Resources on Trauma/Supporting Students
The National Child Trauma Stress Network
Has resources on trauma types, helpful treatments, articles, and more.
The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds
Has educational resources on how to promote and support emotional well-beings of children.
Notes from 826Boston’s Training on Trauma-Informity
Includes helpful answers from professionals on how to support students in programs.
COMMON CORE
Resources for Understanding Common Core State Standards by Edutopia
This is an educator’s guide to websites, organizations, articles, and other resources looking at the new system of standards and how they will be assessed.
California Common Core State Standards
You can find Common Core State Standards for each grade level and resources provided by California Department of Education for students and parents/guardians to learn more about the system.
Video Introduction to Common Core by the Hunt Institute
Common Core: Math
Key Shifts in Math by Common Core
Math Resources for Parents and Guardians from California Department of Education
Freely available online resources for parents and guardians to learn more about how math is being taught today and ways to support students’ academic success.
Parent Roadmaps to Common Core Math Standards from Council of the Great City Schools
Provide guidance on what K-12 students will be learning and how parents/guardians can support that learning. The roadmaps also provide three-year snapshots showing how selected standards progress from year to year so that students will be college and career ready upon their graduation from high school.
Inside Mathematics
Illuminates Common Core mathematical practice standards with video excerpts of mathematics lessons.
Common Core: English Language Arts (ELA)
Key Shifts in ELA by Common Core
Parent Roadmaps to Common Core ELA from Council of the Great City Schools
Provide guidance on what K-12 students will be learning and how parents/guardians can support that learning. The roadmaps also provide three-year snapshots showing how selected standards progress from year to year so that students will be college and career ready upon their graduation from high school.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH (STEM)
Fun resources for you to explore, share, and discuss with students about STEM. You can find a galaxy of activities, videos, articles, and more below.
National Geographic Education
Has hundreds of free resources and programs for educators and students.
Smithsonian Science Education Center
Has videos, ebooks, and other resources on different topics.
PBS Resource Center
Has nearly 4,000 science, technology, engineering and math resources.
Exploratorium
San Francisco Exploratorium’s online website with videos, articles, activities, and more.
CK-12
Free online textbooks, flashcards, real world examples, simulations, and more! Feel free to share this resources with students as well.
STEM works
A resource for teachers, mentors, parents, STEM professionals, volunteers, and everyone passionate about getting students eager to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math.
2025 Labs Kids
Online engineering magazine that’s easy and fun.
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