Intro; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; About the Authors; Abbreviations/Acronyms; List of Figures; List of Tables; List of Boxes; 1 Engaging Young Adolescents in Learning; Introduction; Young Adolescent Learners; Young Adolescent Learners and Education Policy; Sustainable Development Goals; Young Adolescents and Schooling; Outcomes of Young Adolescents; Engagement as an Educational Goal; Complexity of Student Dis/Engagement; Measuring Student Engagement; Effective Education for All Young Adolescent Learners; Chapter Summary; Research Implications; References

2 Mapping the TerrainIntroduction; Changing Schools; 'Fixing' the Student; Changing Structures; Changing Curriculum and Pedagogy; Fostering Positive Relationships; Holistic Responses; Alternative and Flexible Education Provision; Lessons from the Field; Chapter Summary; Research Implications; References; 3 Modelling a Continuum of Support; Introduction; The Student Engagement Continuum Study; Study Context; Research Study Objectives; Methodology; Semi-structured Interviews; Focus Groups; Site Visits; Data Analysis; Quantifying the Problem; Defining the Problem

Number of At-Risk and Disengaged StudentsSnapshot Responses About Causes of Disengagement; Schooling Responses; The YAEL Model; Rationale for the Model; Enabling Principles; A Layered Ecosystem; Layer 1: Overarching Dimensions; School Structure and School Community; SEC Case Study; School Structure and School Community; Student Wellbeing; Teaching, Teachers and Leaders; Chapter Summary; Research Implications; References; 4 Core Characteristics of Student Engagement; Introduction; Layer 2: Sub-dimensions of the YAEL Model; Whole-School Reform; Practical and Network Supports

Visionary School Leadership in Partnership with the Education Department/SystemMeaningful Curriculum for Young Adolescent Learners; Appropriate Pedagogies for Young Adolescent Learners; Teaching Structures and Professional Learning; Inclusive School Culture; Positive Relational Climate; Social, Emotional, Psychological and Health Support; Chapter Summary; Research Implications; References; 5 Components of Provision: Continuum of Support for Adolescent Learners; Introduction; Component 1: Five Core Elements for Young Adolescent Learner Engagement; Planning and Implementation

Goals, Outcomes and Measures, and ResourcesComponent 2: Flexible Learning Provision Support; Intent of Early Intervention; Insights into the Evidence; Structure of Flexible Learning Support; Goals, Outcomes and Measures, and Resources; Component 3: Alternative Provision; On-Site Alternative Education Facility; External (Off-Site) Provision for Very High Needs Students; Chapter Summary; Research Implications; References; 6 Reforming Schools and Systems to Engage Young Adolescent Learners; Introduction; The Challenge of Engaging Young Adolescent Learners