State why social support was such an important element in the success at “Los Pen” mentioned by Fran Hjalmarson. Define social support in the school system? What does the research say about the efficacy of the many forms of social support? What experiences have you encountered with social support at your school as a teacher or as a K-12 student? How do these experiences compare to the research? (I live in an urban area; New Jersey). Answer each of the following questions aforementioned.

Here are references which will help:
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CDUQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww2.ed.gov%2Fprograms%2Fnclbbrs%2F2011%2Fapplications%2Fca7-los-penasquitos-elementary-school.doc&ei=csuYUsb3AYjYoASb4oLwBA&usg=AFQjCNEt-CYYKawQ1-5bhHoF2yuY8ae63g&bvm=bv.57155469,d.cGU

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