Identifying the attributes of the resilient student is a teacher's primary step in building resiliency in all students. This resource book provides teachers with practical, concrete applications and activities for reframing the actions of even the most at-risk students; and changing the focus from problems to solutions, from deficits to strengths. The book connects resiliency to six major educational megatrends: (1) character education, (2) multiple intelligences, (3) emotional intelligence, (4) service learning, (5) violence prevention, and (6) gives educators proven strategies for incorporating the resiliency attitude into everyday classroom experiences. The book identifies innovative applications through six resiliency-building strategies: (1) care and support through meaningful relationships; (2) opportunities to participate and contribute in meaningful ways; (3) high expectations, knowing that others believe they can be successful; (4) pro-social bonding through positive connections with peers and adults; (5) clear boundaries and expectations that are fair and consistent; and (6) life skills such as decision making, effective communication, and stress and conflict management. Teachers can nurture resiliency in students, giving them the life skills they need to become competent, healthy adults. Also includes: a multiple checklist for assessing student multiple intelligences; a true colors word sort; and additional resource lists. (Contains 66 references.) (BT)