Setting the Table for Tier 2 Small Group Social and Emotional Learning and Academic Interventions for K-12 Students

Setting the Table for Tier 2 Small Group Social and Emotional Learning and Academic Interventions for K-12 Students offers a strategic and proactive approach to supporting K-12 students with a focus on social and emotional learning competencies and academic skills within a multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) framework. The book outlines effective Tier 2 systems and practices essential for students with elevated needs, providing school-based mental health professionals with the vital knowledge and skills necessary for development, implementation, and evaluation of group counseling and skill-based groups. Central to the book are Tier 2 Kits, practical tools that utilize data to target student needs, align interventions with educational standards, and provide impactful support. Integration of evidence-based and research-informed targeted interventions reflects the latest in group intervention literature across school counseling, school psychology, and social work disciplines. Setting the Table for Tier 2 Small Group Social and Emotional Learning and Academic Interventions for K-12 Students equips educators and counselors with streamlined, research-informed methods for advancing social and emotional learning and academic competencies, ensuring a comprehensive approach to student development within school environments. It is ideal for courses in school counseling, school social work, special education, and related fields, as well as for use in school-based mental health programs at all levels.