"Would be a great 'welcome to our school' gift from principals to new teachers." Kim Truesdell, Teacher Education Institute University of Buffalo Learn to work together toward a stronger school community! True or false: Leaders are born, not made. Teachers are leaders in the classroom, not the school. Shatter these myths--and find a better way to maximize your school's success--by learning proven professional development skills. This indispensable guide provides straightforward concepts and applicable activities, all aimed at reinforcing your strengths and strengthening what you used to consider your weaknesses. Teachers Working Together for School Success demonstrates how to be a leader both inside and outside the classroom, and then shows you how your leadership holds the power to improve your classroom, school, district, and off-campus life. Based on the concept that today's educators must interact with each other more than ever, Martinez presents questions, activities, and suggestions to help teachers: Exercise leadership influence in their relationships with co-workers Understand the concepts of conflict and resolution as applied to the school setting Judge how to effectively contribute to a team effort Examine their own performance and professional growth By pooling your strengths with those of your fellow teachers, you will discover that you have all the elements necessary for organizational success.
Improving Student Achievement Through Parent Involvement
Dianne Mierzwik, a long-time teacher and teacher trainer, has put together a book based on her own best practices of ways to motivate K-8 students and connect with their parents. Her ideas have been classroom-tested by herself and by the many teachers she has trained at in-service workshops. Quick and Easy Ways to Connect with Students and Their ......
Interventions and Treatments for Children and Youth
'Autism Spectrum Disorders presents the best validation criteria we currently have to offer children with ASD, and provides a blueprint for future work in this area. A long overdue wake-up call to the field, and one that is highly recommended.' - Gary Sasso, Chairperson, Department of Curriculum and Instruction , University of Iowa 'This excellent compendium will prove invaluable for anyone who wants to identify and evaluate commonly used treatments and interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.' - Juane Heflin, Associate Professor, Georgia State University How can you best help a child with autism reach their full potential? Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) present a perplexing challenge for parents and school professionals. Literally dozens of interventions and treatments are available, so how does one know which intervention strategy works best for any given child or situation? This essential new resource, Autism Spectrum Disorders, was developed to respond directly to the extraordinary difficulty school professionals and families face in selecting and applying appropriate, effective interventions and treatments for the children in their care. The information is presented in a straightforward and simple format, practical for finding clear answers to complex questions. For easy access, the book is organized into the following five intervention categories-Interpersonal Relationships, Skill-Based Treatment Programs, Cognitive Methods, Physiological//Biological//Neurological Approaches, and Other Treatments and Interventions. Each category contains several detailed reviews, including: " A description of the intervention or treatment " Reported benefits and effects associated with its use " A synthesis of how the outcomes relate to individuals with ASD " A discussion of who is best qualified to implement it, including when and where " Potential costs and risks Comprehensive in scope, this resource briefly evaluates over 40 commonly used and purported interventions and treatments for individuals with ASD, as well as detailed evaluations of their utility and efficiency. It will assist readers in critically evaluating and choosing those methods that have the highest probability of yielding benefits for this special population.
Formerly a SkyLight publication. Building professional relationships with paraprofessionals and other adults in the classroom is an important task for any teacher. Working with Paraprofessionals outlines key strategies that are guaranteed to help strengthen professional relationships. The book includes templates for use during the planning phases before school, task planners for the teacher and paraprofessional, calendars and schedules for organizing student and classroom activities, as well as communication logs for the teacher and paraprofessional. The templates and guides are easy to use and can fit any K-12 situation.
Formerly a SkyLight publication. Learning communities are one of the most useful and effective forms of professional development, and learning for teachers translates into learning for students. From reading groups and shared staff study to professional networks and organizations, Teachers Learning Together takes a look at the many ways teachers can create more successful learning communities. This very accessible booklet includes tips for getting started and a list of professional organization Web sites.
Formerly a SkyLight Publication. How can teachers help students recognize and tap into their inner motivation in order to achieve learning success? Writing Sparks provides writing activities and prompts that address three main aspects of motivation: self-direction, self-observation, and self-reflection. These activities can be effective with any age and help focus students on moving forward, identifying ideas and goals, and developing plans for reaching those goals.
Help is finally hereA'effortless, efficient but effective evaluations for your entire staff! A complementary volume to the bestselling Writing Meaningful Teacher EvaluationsA'Right Now!! and Writing Year-End Teacher Improvement PlansA'Right Now!!, this indispensable resource is an essential timesaver for any busy administrator charged with ......
Help is finally hereA'effortless, efficient but effective evaluations for your entire staff! A complementary volume to the bestselling Writing Meaningful Teacher EvaluationsA'Right Now!! and Writing Year-End Teacher Improvement PlansA'Right Now!!, this indispensable resource is an essential timesaver for any busy administrator charged with ......
The only book you need to achieve National Board Certification! What is an accomplished teacher? The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) has developed standards that define quality teaching in every subject and grade level. Consequently, many states and districts have invested heavily in National Board Certification, ......
