Edgar was enrolled in the Costars After School program at Midway Elementary in November of 2022. With his first language being Spanish and only knowing a couple words of English which were “Yes and No”, he was experiencing challenges socially and academically. Our program offers homework help Monday through Thursday. Our team used this time …
Stephanie Heidemann is a force to be reckoned with at Costars Early Childhood Education services department. When the COVID pandemic struck, Stephanie was quick to rise to the occasion and became a lead teacher in a classroom designated as an “essential workers childcare program” for the Cincinnati area. This was not required but she …
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Trauma is a prevalent experience for many students, and it can have a significant impact on their learning and development. Trauma-informed teaching is an approach that recognizes the effects of trauma on students and seeks to support their healing and growth. In this article, we will explore how educators can support students who have experienced …
Jaran is a second-grade youngster who has trouble following the teachers lead and behaving appropriately in class. For him to be successful academically, it seemed that helping him manage his behaviors was a critical next step. When he first started coming to the after school program at Oyler, Jaran frequently fought with other children, had …
