The Resilient Teacher: How do I stay positive and effective when dealing with difficult people and policies? (ASCD Arias)

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About

As every educator knows all too well, teaching can be an incredibly challenging profession. Whether the challenges are rooted in district policies, colleagues′ actions, or student behaviors, the effect on teachers is always the same: frustrating and demoralizing.

Introduction

The Formula for Happiness

Preventive Maintenance: Six Attitudes That Promote Happiness

When Policies Are the Problem

When Supervisors and Colleagues Are the Problem

When Student Behavior Is the Problem

About the authors

Allen Mendler, educator and school psychologist, works extensively with children in regular and special education settings. His emphasis is on developing effective frameworks and strategies for educators, youth professionals, and parents to help youth with learning and behavior problems succeed.

Mendler is highly acclaimed as a motivational speaker and trainer on topics pertaining to challenging students, and has given numerous workshops and seminars to professionals and parents. A frequent blogger for Edutopia, he is also the author or coauthor of many publications, including Discipline with Dignity: How to Build Responsibility, Relationships, and Respect in Your Classroom and When Teaching Gets Tough, Connecting with Students, and Motivating Students Who Don't Care.