How can you assist a student coping with family changes affecting their academic performance?

Make sure that the student knows there is an adult (at least one) to whom they can turn. In public schools, it is easy to begin to see students en masse and lose sight of each student. If every teacher in a school targets one student to connect with, there can be a huge change in the student's experience and in the culture of the school. School counselors can help identify kids who need an adult connection, and teachers understand who those students are. Support can take the form of eating lunch with a student, weekly check-ins to see how things are going, and daily "walk-bys" as students move in the hallway past their favorite teacher's room (it's amazing how many students will go out of their ways to see that teacher's face!).

Once a student has opened up, and admitted things are not ok, I suggest to not offer suggestions that may conflict with what they’ve been taught at home. Remember, you’ve established a trust that needs to continue in order to help the student. Doing something that may create a divide could damage all your hard work. Asking the student the ways in which they are dealing with the issues will help determine if more qualified interventions are needed. Keeping the trust in place is key, you may be the only person who has earned it, so keeping it a necessity.

Based on my experience as a previous homeroom teacher and given my well established relationships with my students, active listening is the first supportive element for a student coping with family changes. This can be established via the following setting: 1-Holding one-to-one meetings during break time to provide secure and comfortable setting. 2-Listening with open-mindedness; this is supportive. 3-Using an affirming language. 4-Acknowledging the validity of the student's feeling so that they feel relaxed and confident. 5-Offerring support on a regular basis to monitor any ongoing progress. 6-Showing honest empathy to help the student feel that the student is heard. 7-Opening doors for any random visits at any needed time.

First, conversations about home life are confidential. Make sure when you are trying to help the student, the whole classroom is not listening. Listening is the key. Depending on your classroom situation, you may or may not have the time to give your student the ear they need. Consider involving an on-campus counselor if they're available. Most of all, communicate your understanding and compassion. Offer help and extend deadlines as appropriate for the situation, but don't lower standards.

We never know when a student may come forward and need help. A student may feel a particular connection with us, and we may not even realize it. Yet because they relate to us, they may come to us in a moment of personal stress. When I was student teaching, one of my students contacted me one weekend because they were having suicidal thoughts. I certainly didn't have training in how to handle a situation like that, and it was a Sunday night, but I helped him out to ease the immediate problem and got him proper long-term help. We never know when we'll be needed in a moment of student crisis, so we have to be open to helping out, even when it isn't during regular school hours.

Establishing a space for open communication with students from the start of the class is crucial. By fostering an environment where students feel comfortable sharing their personal situations, particularly those related to family, you create a supportive atmosphere that can help them navigate times of change and confusion. When family dynamics shift, students may experience emotional and psychological turbulence, and knowing that they can openly discuss these issues with you can provide much-needed reassurance and guidance. This openness not only helps in addressing their immediate concerns but also contributes to their overall well-being and academic success.

From my own experience as an educator , young students are so intimidated to reach out if they have family issues. One important thing, I made sure to observe every detail and action, even their silence was under my watch. That's one way to be the one reaching out to them, give them the chance to be heard and make them trust you enough to tell you what's going on with them and how it's affecting their lives as children and as students. The next step is to address the issue, if you can solve it quietly, like in my case, offer help in secret so they don't feel the burden in front of their classmates. However, if it's not possible through individual action, the school board need to be informed.

Primeramente, fomentar un entorno donde se sienta cómodo hablando sin miedo a ser juzgado es esencial para que pueda compartir lo que está experimentando y animar al estudiante a expresar sus sentimientos y preocupaciones sobre la situación que está atravesando. Expresarle la necesidad de dialogar con un adulto de confianza, como un maestro, consejero escolar o familiar puede ayudar a reducir la ansiedad y/o el estrés. Luego, es necesario ofrecer apoyo personalizado adaptando las estrategias de apoyo de manera efectiva y proporcionando retroalimentación constructiva; debemos asegurarnos de expresar las observaciones y sugerencias de manera que el estudiante se sienta comprendido y apoyado, en lugar de criticado.

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Familiarize yourself with the school resources available, such as counseling services, tutoring programs, or after-school clubs that can provide additional support. Guide the student towards these resources and, if necessary, facilitate their access by coordinating with the relevant staff. These resources can offer the extra help a student might need to keep up with their studies during periods of family instability.

Cada escola, dentro de suas condi??es disp?e de diferentes recursos para ajudar o aluno a passar por essa fase de mudan?as familiares. Quer seja clm profissionais sspecializados (psicólogo e psicopedagogo institucional), setor de pastoral para escolas confessionais ou projetos pedagógicos. Todos esses recursos dar?o suporte para o aluno focar sua aten??o, se dedicar, engajar...

Education is a helping profession. Educators want to help when students (or even colleagues) need help (whether with personal issues, family-oriented, or with academics). While we may not be able to provide counseling-type support ourselves, certainly there are many people in the school who have helped students sort through the challenges they face. Any trusted teacher is a starting point, as are counselors, homeroom teachers, and student affairs-related administrators, and remember the vice principal and principal. Each can help get students in need to the right person to help.

Schools can offer valuable resources that can be leveraged to support the child. School counselors, support groups, and tutoring programs provide additional layers of assistance, helping the child manage both their emotions and their schoolwork. Collaboration with teachers and involvement in extracurricular activities can create a more supportive and stable environment, allowing the child to feel secure and engaged in their education despite the family changes they are experiencing.

I’d recommend “chunking” as an approach where you would allow a student to complete parts of the assignment that will eventually lead to a final. So, for example, for an essay, maybe you except an outline, then you would accept a conclusion or introduction, and finally you would accept the entire paper. Math is even easier: maybe you take only even questions or odd questions. The point is to think of ways to chunk the material down so that they can still meet your objectives and standards taking a little bit more time and showing them a little grace.

When a student is dealing with family changes that affect their academic performance, the key is flexibility. Offering customized learning plans, like adjusted deadlines and remote learning options, can relieve stress. Regular check-ins, collaboration with teachers, and access to counseling ensure they’re supported both emotionally and academically. By creating a compassionate and adaptable environment, we help them stay on track while navigating their personal challenges.

In my experience with many students, their engagement is the first thing to go when handling family issues outside of school. Through my school counseling background, I encourage engagement by asking the student how their clubs/projects/teams are going, then following up with the "why" if they are not actively participating in their regular activities and following up with how these "regular" activities can really bring about a sense of grounding to their hectic lives. Making sure that the students are able to access the same activities if there is a change in housing or parental oversight is also important. Using the resources your school or community have available can really help advocate for more normalcy in their lives.

Grupos de envolvimento gera um sentimento de perten?a e acolhimento necessários para passar por momentos de mudan?as familiares. Uma vez que as mudan?as familiares tendem a despertar sentimentos de solid?o, deslocamento e inseguran?a que afetam diretamente a saúde mental.

Once you have gained the students trust and they begin to open up, learning the home and family dynamics through casual questioning will help gain insight as to the possible root of what is causing the students academics to fall off. Who is working, marital arguments ( with police response),drug and alcohol use are all things that a student will worry about. When you have established a cause or causes, then ask “How are you handling these?” They may not open up at first, just answer “Ok”. Daily talks will show that you are interested in their welfare and make them comfortable enough to speak out. If they admit they are having difficulties, then you can ask if they would be comfortable talking with more highly trained staff.

I see that encouraging the child to express their feelings and concerns, allowing them know it's okay to talk about what they're experiencing, and paying close attention to what the they are saying without interrupting or immediately offering solutions will help alot.

Just being there... I have worked with children from the age groups of 3 to 18, noth as a class teacher and as a boarding parent. One thing I have always done is to be there for the child, especially when the child is going through challenges, be it academically or socially. Conversations with the child where the child is talking more, is very comforting.

One thing I have found helpful is finding out what the student needs on a personal level. Make sure his/her basic living needs are being met. Because the family dynamic has changed their needs may have been compromised so I would start there.

You can't "help" necessarily. You just need to love your student and be there as a caring adult for your student. Do for your student what you would want someone to do for your own child in crisis. Love never fails.

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Lastly, provide personalized support tailored to the student's unique situation. This could involve setting up a regular check-in schedule to monitor their progress or creating a personalized study plan that accommodates their emotional and academic needs. Recognize that each student will respond differently to family changes, and a one-size-fits-all approach is unlikely to be effective. By personalizing your support, you show that you value their individuality and are committed to their success.