Dickson County Schools Behavior Support Team

How Would You Help This Student? Bryan is a new student. His file is received and it is really thick. It has a post-it note on it that says “Good Luck With This Kid”! Bryan’s file includes all of the following: -Grandfather died last month unexpectedly -Recently diagnosed with severe asthma -In the nurse’s office frequently -Easily distracted, appears bored & often off-task -Poor penmanship & writing skills -Below grade level in reading -Not meeting potential -Difficulty sitting still -Free/reduced lunch program -2 grade levels ahead in mathematics -Qualified for the gifted program at a previous school? -4 schools in the past 6 years (previous schools in Boston, Tampa, Ohio…) -Both parents work long hours – difficult to reach by phone -Loves talking about sports and enjoys PE and recess (favorite sport is tennis) Thank you for caring and helping! This was me 40 years ago! This is a big reason why I became a teacher, school principal, and then a therapist. This is why I spend my time traveling the country training educators on trauma, challenging behaviors, mental health, and problem solving. I want to do everything that I can to help other students so their education experience is way more positive than mine was! Join other educators, mental health professionals & leaders at the “Maslow Before Bloom” Facebook group: Facebook.com/groups/maslowbe….