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Paperback. Condition: Good. Going to College provides counsellors, educators, and administrators with a comprehensive review of best practices, program guidelines, materials, and strategies to help students with disabilities gain admission to (and complete) secondary education programs.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This completely revised and updated new edition explains how to create a successful team of teachers, school staff members, and families to ensure that the needs of individual students with disabilities are met. The authors describe ways to build teamwork skills, develop problem-solving methods, implement action plans, define collaborative teaching, and improve communication skills among members. Collaborative Teaming is part of a five-book set designed to help teachers quickly and effectively implement inclusive practices. These practical, easy-to-read guides summarize current research and outline field-tested techniques. Each book includes photocopiable forms and discussions of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation procedures for elementary, middle, and secondary schools. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Using clear, easy-to-understand language, this book offers professionals a wealth of information on how to develop effective partnerships with parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Topics covered include how to be more sensitive to families' needs, how to make one's assumptions cohere with families' assumptions, and how best to approach controversial topics in treatment and research. The book is divided into three sections. The first section lays out some of the confusions in communication that can occur between professionals and parents. The second section explores situations during which parents and professionals have opportunities to build strong working relationships on behalf of children with ASD. Finally, the third section treats the sensitive topic of how professionals may best help families cope with the short- and long-term concerns that arise with ASD. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. This is a clear, friendly, handy guide for paraprofessionals that explains what they do and offers strategies for how to do it well. This book provides paraprofessionals with clear and direct information about supporting students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. It begins with background information on working with students with special educational needs, relevant pieces of special education law, and the philosophy of inclusive education. Readers will then learn state-of-the-art strategies for appropriately and respectfully supporting students academically, behaviorally and socially in the classroom. Next, the book addresses professional collaboration and communication with students, teachers and parents. The final chapter presents strategies for taking care of yourself while taking care of your students. Throughout the book, voices of students with disabilities and paraprofessionals are included to add insight to each topic. Though paraprofessionals typically work with some of the most challenging students, they often have less training and education than their colleagues. This book combines the comprehensive background information paraprofessionals need with research-proven strategies to help them succeed. …

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Each year hundreds of thousands of children in the United States experience trauma - such as abuse, neglect, or community violence - that creates tough obstacles to academic achievement and social success. Now there's a practical, strategy-filled book that shows educators how to reach and teach students exposed to trauma. Through clear and readable explanations of current research and enlightening vignettes, educators will understand how violence and other forms of trauma affect the key elements of a child's school and social success, including behavior, attention, memory, and language.Then they'll find dozens of simple, creative ideas - easy to use in any classroom, on any budget - that show them how to: adapt instruction to address the learning characteristics of children exposed to trauma; help students develop the most important skills they need to succeed in school; use positive behavior supports so children can stay calm and focused on learning; build meaningful, appropriate, and supportive teacher-student relationships; encourage positive peer relationships through cooperative games, group projects, and buddy systems; provide predictable routines that instill a sense of safety and control; avoid burnout and reduce the effects of 'compassion fatigue'; and, integrate a trauma-sensitive perspective across an entire school. Throughout this book, realistic sample scenarios demonstrate how teachers can make the strategies work in their classroom, and challenging What Would You Do? quizzes sharpen educators' instincts so they can respond skillfully in difficult situations.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Each year hundreds of thousands of children in the United States experience trauma - such as abuse, neglect, or community violence - that creates tough obstacles to academic achievement and social success. Now there's a practical, strategy-filled book that shows educators how to reach and teach students exposed to trauma. Through clear and readable explanations of current research and enlightening vignettes, educators will understand how violence and other forms of trauma affect the key elements of a child's school and social success, including behavior, attention, memory, and language.Then they'll find dozens of simple, creative ideas - easy to use in any classroom, on any budget - that show them how to: adapt instruction to address the learning characteristics of children exposed to trauma; help students develop the most important skills they need to succeed in school; use positive behavior supports so children can stay calm and focused on learning; build meaningful, appropriate, and supportive teacher-student relationships; encourage positive peer relationships through cooperative games, group projects, and buddy systems; provide predictable routines that instill a sense of safety and control; avoid burnout and reduce the effects of 'compassion fatigue'; and, integrate a trauma-sensitive perspective across an entire school. Throughout this book, realistic sample scenarios demonstrate how teachers can make the strategies work in their classroom, and challenging What Would You Do? quizzes sharpen educators' instincts so they can respond skillfully in difficult situations.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Universal Design for Learning is the best way to teach all students effectively?but how can a busy teacher get started with UDL right now? Answers are in this vibrant, research-based guidebook, created by seasoned teacher and former UDL Coordinator Loui Lord Nelson. K-12 educators will learn how to use the three key principles of UDL?Engagement, Representation, and Action & Expression?to present information in multiple ways and meet the needs of diverse learners. Written in first person, like a face-to-face talk with a passionate educator, the book gives teachers a reader-friendly UDL primer and a practical framework for implementation, with detailed guidelines on lesson planning and checkpoints that help them stay on track.USE UDL PRINCIPLES TO HELP STUDENTS:sharpen executive function skills, such as goal-setting and strategy developmentimprove comprehension and information processingstay engaged during lessons and overcome distractionscommunicate effectively using multiple tools, including both high and low/no technology optionsdevelop self-regulation and self-assessment skillssustain effort and persistenceincrease autonomyshow what they know through flexible, individualized assessment optionsPRACTICAL MATERIALS:Diverse examples of successfully using UDL across grades, sample assignments and activity ideas, and helpful tips and personal reflections from teachers and administrators. Posey M.Ed., Allison (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Each year hundreds of thousands of children in the United States experience trauma - such as abuse, neglect, or community violence - that creates tough obstacles to academic achievement and social success. Now there's a practical, strategy-filled book that shows educators how to reach and teach students exposed to trauma. Through clear and readable explanations of current research and enlightening vignettes, educators will understand how violence and other forms of trauma affect the key elements of a child's school and social success, including behavior, attention, memory, and language.Then they'll find dozens of simple, creative ideas - easy to use in any classroom, on any budget - that show them how to: adapt instruction to address the learning characteristics of children exposed to trauma; help students develop the most important skills they need to succeed in school; use positive behavior supports so children can stay calm and focused on learning; build meaningful, appropriate, and supportive teacher-student relationships; encourage positive peer relationships through cooperative games, group projects, and buddy systems; provide predictable routines that instill a sense of safety and control; avoid burnout and reduce the effects of 'compassion fatigue'; and, integrate a trauma-sensitive perspective across an entire school. Throughout this book, realistic sample scenarios demonstrate how teachers can make the strategies work in their classroom, and challenging What Would You Do? quizzes sharpen educators' instincts so they can respond skillfully in difficult situations.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Universal Design for Learning is the best way to teach all students effectively?but how can a busy teacher get started with UDL right now? Answers are in this vibrant, research-based guidebook, created by seasoned teacher and former UDL Coordinator Loui Lord Nelson. K-12 educators will learn how to use the three key principles of UDL?Engagement, Representation, and Action & Expression?to present information in multiple ways and meet the needs of diverse learners. Written in first person, like a face-to-face talk with a passionate educator, the book gives teachers a reader-friendly UDL primer and a practical framework for implementation, with detailed guidelines on lesson planning and checkpoints that help them stay on track.USE UDL PRINCIPLES TO HELP STUDENTS:sharpen executive function skills, such as goal-setting and strategy developmentimprove comprehension and information processingstay engaged during lessons and overcome distractionscommunicate effectively using multiple tools, including both high and low/no technology optionsdevelop self-regulation and self-assessment skillssustain effort and persistenceincrease autonomyshow what they know through flexible, individualized assessment optionsPRACTICAL MATERIALS:Diverse examples of successfully using UDL across grades, sample assignments and activity ideas, and helpful tips and personal reflections from teachers and administrators. Posey M.Ed., Allison (illustrator). …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book describes how professionals can use consultation to work collaboratively with others from various disciplines in inclusive settings. Consultation reflects changes in the field as specialists provide indirect rather than direct services - the consultant supports another adult rather than working with a child. The book offers practical knowledge and skills consultants need to improve the quality of programs serving young children (0-5) and to strengthen child and family outcomes. The book outlines the conceptual and philosophical framework for consultation and walks the reader through the eight stages of the consultation process. In addition, the book emphasizes involving families throughout the consultation process and identifies common barriers and supports associated with consultation.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. This book describes how professionals can use consultation to work collaboratively with others from various disciplines in inclusive settings. Consultation reflects changes in the field as specialists provide indirect rather than direct services - the consultant supports another adult rather than working with a child. The book offers practical knowledge and skills consultants need to improve the quality of programs serving young children (0-5) and to strengthen child and family outcomes. The book outlines the conceptual and philosophical framework for consultation and walks the reader through the eight stages of the consultation process. In addition, the book emphasizes involving families throughout the consultation process and identifies common barriers and supports associated with consultation.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Happier lives. Less stress. Family harmony. That's what all parents of children with challenging behaviour want. Learn how to get there with this groundbreaking guide to confident, skillful, and positive parenting. A book you'll want to share with every family you know, Optimistic Parenting helps parents and other caregivers develop more positive thoughts and perceptions ? a key ingredient of successful parenting and effective behaviour management. With keen insight, gentle humour, and practical tools and strategies, Mark Durand delivers both philosophical hope and practical help to parents of children with a wide range of challenges. He guides parents step by step through the process of:? Pinpointing the "why" behind challenging behaviour.? Tuning in to their own thoughts, emotions, and self-talk.? Understanding how their thoughts affect their interactions with their child.? Interrupting negative thoughts and replacing them with positive, productive ones.? Achieving a healthy balance between taking care of their own needs and their child's needs.? Using effective emergency strategies when quick behaviour intervention is needed.? Implementing long-term strategies for lasting behaviour improvements.? Weaving functional communication training into everyday routines and interactions.? Addressing the most common problem areas, such as sleep and transitions.? Increasing mindfulness and parenting "in the moment".Engaging stories from the author's extensive experience illustrate how parents and other caregivers can develop more effective behaviour management techniques. And practical tools and exercises, developed and tested during Durand's decades of work with thousands of parents, help families on their own journey to better parenting and happier lives. A lifeline for overwhelmed parents ? and a great source of insight for the professionals who work with them ? this highly motivating guidebook will help families reduce children's challenging behaviours and approach the future with optimism and confidence.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Happier lives. Less stress. Family harmony. That's what all parents of children with challenging behaviour want. Learn how to get there with this groundbreaking guide to confident, skillful, and positive parenting. A book you'll want to share with every family you know, Optimistic Parenting helps parents and other caregivers develop more positive thoughts and perceptions ? a key ingredient of successful parenting and effective behaviour management. With keen insight, gentle humour, and practical tools and strategies, Mark Durand delivers both philosophical hope and practical help to parents of children with a wide range of challenges. He guides parents step by step through the process of:? Pinpointing the "why" behind challenging behaviour.? Tuning in to their own thoughts, emotions, and self-talk.? Understanding how their thoughts affect their interactions with their child.? Interrupting negative thoughts and replacing them with positive, productive ones.? Achieving a healthy balance between taking care of their own needs and their child's needs.? Using effective emergency strategies when quick behaviour intervention is needed.? Implementing long-term strategies for lasting behaviour improvements.? Weaving functional communication training into everyday routines and interactions.? Addressing the most common problem areas, such as sleep and transitions.? Increasing mindfulness and parenting "in the moment".Engaging stories from the author's extensive experience illustrate how parents and other caregivers can develop more effective behaviour management techniques. And practical tools and exercises, developed and tested during Durand's decades of work with thousands of parents, help families on their own journey to better parenting and happier lives. A lifeline for overwhelmed parents ? and a great source of insight for the professionals who work with them ? this highly motivating guidebook will help families reduce children's challenging behaviours and approach the future with optimism and confidence. …

Condition: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Provides philosophical and practical information to enhance inclusive, competitive employment opportunities for people with disabilities. This book serves to empower those with disabilities by providing an overview of the philosophies, practices, tools, and policies for developing and implementing community-based employment programs.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Tells the story of the landmark research study that uncovered the widely cited "word gap" between children from low-income homes and their more economically advantaged peers. This groundbreaking research has spurred hundreds of studies and programs, including the White Houses Bridging the Word Gap campaign.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Tells the story of the landmark research study that uncovered the widely cited "word gap" between children from low-income homes and their more economically advantaged peers. This groundbreaking research has spurred hundreds of studies and programs, including the White Houses Bridging the Word Gap campaign.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Imprint. The second edition of this ultra-practical resource helps both students and practising professionals in the human services fields to be more focused and fulfilled in the work they do.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Imprint. The second edition of this ultra-practical resource helps both students and practising professionals in the human services fields to be more focused and fulfilled in the work they do.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Technology holds great promise for helping students with autism learn, communicate, and function effectively in the modern world. Start leveraging that power today with this forward-thinking book, your in-depth guided tour of technologies that support learners with autism and help them fully participate in their classroom and community.…

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