scholarly journals Hidden Violence: How COVID-19 School Closures Reduced the Reporting of Child Maltreatment

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Francisco Cabrera-Hernández ◽  
María Padilla-Romo
Keyword(s):  
Child Maltreatment ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Synthetic Control ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Difference In Differences ◽  
School Closures ◽  
Education Professionals ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Crime Reports

This study examines how school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic affected the reporting of child maltreatment in Mexico City. We use a rich panel dataset on incident-level crime reports and victim characteristics and exploit the differential effects between school-age children and older individuals. While financial and mental distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic may result in additional cases of child maltreatment, synthetic control and difference-in-differences estimations document an average reduction in child maltreatment reports of 29% and 30%, respectively, with larger reductions among females and in higher-poverty municipalities. These results highlight the important role education professionals in school settings play in the early detection and reporting of domestic violence against school-age children.

scholarly journals HOW IMPORTANT IS A SCHOOL? EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF REMOTENESS FROM A SCHOOL ON CANADIAN COMMUNITIES’ ATTRACTION AND RETENTION OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-34
Author(s):  
Karen Foster ◽  
Ray Bollman ◽  
Hannah Main
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Population Change ◽  
Empirical Test ◽  
Population Decline ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
School Closures ◽  
School Based ◽  
Attraction And Retention ◽  
The Impact

Many Canadian communities, especially rural communities, are concerned about youth outmigration as a cause of population decline, which is associated with fewer services and amenities. Proponents of keeping underattended schools open argue that removing a school from the community means that fewer families will want to live there, and that more families will consider leaving. Others view school closures as a rational response to population decline. Still other perspectives complicate the correlation between schools and population, noting phenomena such as children “learning to leave” and “place attachment” that modulate the temptation to move away. This paper offers an empirical test of discursive connections between school closures and mobilities by studying the population change of school-age children in Canadian census subdivisions indexed by distance to the nearest school. Based on this method, we conclude that there is a positive correlation between the school-age population in a community and proximity to a school in that community. Although our data do not answer the question of whether school closures cause population decline, or such a decline causes school closures, or both, we provide a quantitative foundation on which to ask it.

Vocabulary Intervention: A National Survey of School-Based Speech–Language Pathologists

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara C. Steele
Keyword(s):  
Language Impairment ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Teaching Techniques ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Vocabulary Intervention ◽  
School Settings ◽  
School Based ◽  
Frequency Counts

This study documented the perspectives of school-based speech–language pathologists (SLPs) who provide vocabulary intervention to students with language impairment. SLPs ( n = 357) working in school settings completed an online survey that included multiple choice, multiple answer, and open-ended questions about service delivery, intervention approaches, and teaching techniques and activities. Percentages, frequency counts, and a qualitative analysis of open-ended questions created a broad account of vocabulary intervention practices. Results showed that SLPs use a variety of approaches and techniques to address vocabulary deficits in school-age children.

scholarly journals SEKOLAH PERJUMPAAN SEBAGAI GERAKAN DAKWAH BERBASIS KOMUNITAS

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agus Dedi Putrawan
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Community School ◽  
School Age ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Islamic Values ◽  
Formal School

Da’wa is on of the most important parts of Islamic teachings. In the context of the implementation of da’wa in the formal school settings, da’wa is responsible for the overall result of the process of implanting Islamic values into school age children. However, da’wa in the settings of formal school is less successful in integrating the objective of da’wa into the learning process and evaluation involving students. This article, thus, aims at revealing the implementation of da’wa within the framework of community school settings in several villages in West Lombok regency. Findings in this article suggest that the implementation of da’wa in the framework of community school settings contributes to the increase in the quality students’ religiousity.Keywords: Community school settings, da’wa, and students’ religiousity.

A Study on the Predictors of Child Maltreatment among Young Children at Home: With an understanding of maltreatment among school-age children

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Young Kang ◽  
◽  
Hwa Jung Jang ◽  
Kyung Hee Kim ◽  
Mi Kyung Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Maltreatment ◽  
Young Children ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
At Home

The State of Dyslexia: Recent Legislation and Guidelines for Serving School-Age Children and Adolescents With Dyslexia

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 810-816 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeannene M. Ward-Lonergan ◽  
Jill K. Duthie
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
The State ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
School Age ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Broad Overview

Purpose The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of recent dyslexia legislation and guidelines pertaining to services for students with dyslexia in public school settings and to describe possible implications for speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Method In recent years, there has been increased attention focused on effectively meeting the needs of students with dyslexia nationwide. The Decoding Dyslexia organization has chapters in all 50 states in the nation, and they have been instrumental in promoting public awareness of the importance of improving services for students with dyslexia. As a result, new legislation, policies and guidelines have been introduced and developed in many states. California is an example of 1 state that has recently passed legislation in this area and released guidelines that serve as recommendations related to this law. This article provides a broad overview of recent dyslexia legislation, with more specific information pertaining to recent legislation and guidelines in the state of California. Clinical implications for SLPs who serve this population in school settings are also discussed. Conclusion The information discussed in this article may serve as a useful model for states that are in the process of developing or revising their own policies or guidelines for meeting the needs of students with dyslexia.

Evaluation of Standardized Instruments for Use in Universal Screening of Very Early School-Age Children: Suitability, Technical Adequacy, and Usability

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Miles ◽  
Paul Fulbrook ◽  
Debra Mainwaring-Mägi
Keyword(s):  
Universal Screening ◽  
Learning Problems ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Technical Adequacy ◽  
Instrument Selection ◽  
Education Professionals ◽  
Early School ◽  
Early School Age ◽  
Enhanced Learning

Universal screening of very early school-age children (age 4-7 years) is important for early identification of learning problems that may require enhanced learning opportunity. In this context, use of standardized instruments is critical to obtain valid, reliable, and comparable assessment outcomes. A wide variety of standardized instruments is available for screening and assessment purposes, though previous reviews have revealed some technical inadequacies. Suitability and usability of instruments should be considered as well as technical adequacy, making instrument selection a challenge for education professionals. This review used a systematic search to identify 48 instruments that measured development and early academic skills in very early school-age children. Instruments were evaluated and mapped against established psychometric and usability criteria, and rated as good, adequate, or not adequate. The results provide education professionals with a guide to selection of standardized instruments suitable for this age group and assessment purpose.

scholarly journals Hearing screening program for school going children in India: necessity, justification, and suggested approaches

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Shamim Ansari
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Educational Achievement ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Hearing Screening ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
School Settings

Abstract Background It is estimated that about 15% of students have transient hearing loss worldwide sufficient enough to interfere with communication, psychosocial relationship, and learning resulting in poor educational achievement and poverty. However, these conditions are reversible through timely detection and effective interventions. India is home to the largest number of school age children with hearing impairment, and majority of them remain undetected and untreated due to the absence of any dedicated hearing screening program. Therefore, this paper attempts to convince all stakeholders for planning and implementing early detection and intervention program for children with hearing impairment in school settings. Methods Recent literature estimates that children between the ages 0 and 14 years contribute 25.9% of the total Indian population. As per the global estimates of the prevalence of hearing impairment, India houses the largest number of school age children with hearing impairment. Many of them either remain out of school or perform poorly in school curriculum. Results The children in educational programs are readily and easily available for applying hearing screening procedures to detect hearing impairment and instituting audiological and educational remedial measures. But unfortunately, India has not yet envisaged any dedicated early detection and intervention program for school-going children consequently majority of children with hearing impairment undetected and untreated in the classroom. Conclusion Hearing impairment is a serious health concern among school age children which can adversely impact on communication, educational achievement, and vocational options. However, screening approaches for early identification in school age children across the world which are simple, effective, and cost-efficient can be considered for countries like India to reverse the ill effects of hearing impairment. Potential implication The paper may heighten the awareness among school personnel, educational administrators, and policymakers to consider planning and implementation of early detection and intervention program for children with hearing impairment in school settings.

What Are the Challenges of School Nurses in South Korea in Managing Obese Children From Low-Income Households?

2021 ◽  
pp. 105984052110458
Author(s):  
Jeonghyun Cho ◽  
Jiyoung Park ◽  
Chongwon Park ◽  
Jinah Lee ◽  
Jina Oh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Focus Group Interview ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Obesity Management ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Low Income Families

Given that the obesity rate among school-age children is increasing, school nurses can play a vital role in managing obesity and encouraging healthy living in school settings. Obese children from low-income backgrounds are more vulnerable than other students and require more careful attention and intervention. This qualitative study aimed to explore and understand the barriers recognized by school nurses in managing obesity in low-income household children. A focus group interview was conducted with 17 school nurses working at an elementary school. Children, home, school, political and structural, and social areas were revealed as intricate factors in obesity management. This study can help understand school nurses’ obstacles in managing obese children from low-income families and can help them prepare practical measures to overcome these obstacles.

A Therapeutic Technique for the Improvement of Lingua-Alveolar Valving Abilities

1978 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Paul Dworkin
Keyword(s):  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Bite Block ◽  
Therapeutic Technique ◽  
Remedial Program

This study was designed to determine if a remedial program using a bite-block device could inhibit hypermandibular activity (HMA) and thereby improve the lingua-alveolar valving (LAV) abilities of four school-age children who demonstrated multiple lingua-alveolar (LA) phonemic errors. The results revealed significant improvements in LAV and LA phoneme articulatory skills in all of the children who used the bite-block device to reduce HMA subsequent to comprehensive training sessions.

Dimensions of Multiskilling

1999 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carole E. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Monitoring Program ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Support Personnel ◽  
Educational Personnel ◽  
Educational Audiology ◽  
Children With Hearing Loss ◽  
Improve Service Delivery

Educational audiologists often must delegate certain tasks to other educational personnel who function as support personnel and need training in order to perform assigned tasks. Support personnel are people who, after appropriate training, perform tasks that are prescribed, directed, and supervised by a professional such as a certified and licensed audiologist. The training of support personnel to perform tasks that are typically performed by those in other disciplines is calledmultiskilling. This article discusses multiskilling and the use of support personnel in educational audiology in reference to the following principles: guidelines, models of multiskilling, components of successful multiskilling, and "dos and don’ts" for multiskilling. These principles are illustrated through the use of multiskilling in the establishment of a hearing aid monitoring program. Successful multiskilling and the use of support personnel by educational audiologists can improve service delivery to school-age children with hearing loss.

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