This new version of The Common Core Companion provides indexes for states implementing state-specific ELA standards, allowing you to tap into the potency of standards-based teaching ideas.
This new version of The Common Core Companion provides indexes for all states implementing state-specific ELA standards, allowing you to tap into the potency of standards-based teaching ideas.
"This is the first resource I have seen on this up-and-coming issue. The book takes a detailed, research-based look at a diverse population of children across the country and can be used effectively by classroom teachers, school divisions, and colleges." -Katina Keener, Second-Grade Teacher T. C. Walker Elementary School, Gloucester, VA Nurture young children's self-esteem and boost learning by integrating family culture with instruction! For the increasing number of diverse young learners, academic and social success can hinge on a teacher's ability to bridge home and school by making emotional connections with students and their families. This book demonstrates how combining teaching methods with an authentic appreciation of children's backgrounds builds the confidence they need to succeed. Young Learners, Diverse Children offers a research-based instructional model that merges cognition, language, and culture to foster a supportive learning environment for diverse and low socioeconomic status (SES) students. Drawing on her direct experience in establishing a successful laboratory school for diverse preschoolers, Virginia Gonzalez presents examples of best teaching practices and provides lesson plans and alternative assessment tools to help readers: Improve literacy skills through storytelling that reflects students' everyday lives Collaborate with parents to increase student achievement Correlate curriculum with TESOL standards for young children Integrate academic standards across developmental levels and content areas Using this practical handbook, early childhood educators can create richer, more positive learning experiences and help alleviate the real-life challenges of cultural adaptation for newly immigrated or low SES students and their families.
This case study offers a situation-based approach to the study of school administration, leadership and management as it examines the professional life of a school principal through a series of distinct episodes. Each episode presents typical problems, challenges, and rewards that school-based administration at all levels encounter. Questions for discussion at the end of each section compliment this highly readable book.
This case study offers a situation-based approach to the study of school administration, leadership and management as it examines the professional life of a school principal through a series of distinct episodes. Each episode presents typical problems, challenges, and rewards that school-based administration at all levels encounter. Questions for discussion at the end of each section compliment this highly readable book.
300+ Classroom Management Strategies to Make Your Job Easier and More Fun
Praise for the Second Edition: "This book should be required reading for all teachers. The multitude of classroom strategies offers teachers invaluable insights and techniques." -Michelle Fratti, Consultant, NYC Partnership for Teacher Excellence Former Superintendent of Schools, New York City Praise for the Third Edition: "This book speaks to rookie teachers, veteran teachers, and every teacher in between. Through sharing stories, modeling behaviors, and holding up a mirror, the authors convey in a lighthearted way the truth of what teaching is all about-creating a classroom environment that encourages both students and educators to strive for and experience success." -Sue Hughes, Supervisor Allegany County Public Schools, MD Resolve classroom management challenges with more than 300 field-tested insights, tips, and strategies! In the third edition of this bestseller, teacher, trainer, and keynote speaker Renee Rosenblum-Lowden and school counselor Felicia Lowden Kimmel offer beginning and experienced teachers an abundance of techniques for dealing with everyday classroom management issues. Blending their professional knowledge, common sense, and wit, the authors provide new strategies for: Avoiding confrontations, defusing difficult situations, and encouraging honest communication Empowering students by building their confidence and cultivating responsible behaviors Getting students to complete homework assignments, come prepared, and stay on task Working with parents and staff This timeless collection of innovative ideas and teacher-tested methods is an ideal "mentor-in-a-book" that educators will use again and again throughout their careers.
300+ Classroom Management Strategies to Make Your Job Easier and More Fun
Now in its third edition, this best-selling ready reference for new and veteran teachers offers insights, tips, tactics, and strategies on 300 topics that teachers encounter in managing classrooms every day. With common sense, wit, and the depth of understanding that comes from decades of experience as a teacher, author, trainer, and workshop leader, Renee Rosenblum-Lowden shares her knowledge on positive classroom discipline and working with special learners, resistant learners, and struggling learners. School counselor and teacher Felicia Kimmel joins Rosenblum-Lowden for the new edition and brings additional expertise to the revised edition's emphasis on topics such as understanding child and adolescent development; understanding diversity and gender issues; helping students stay on task for classroom and homework assignments; making transitions from elementary to middle to high school and the workplace; and much more.
101 Tips to Make It Better for Your Students, Your Staff, and Yourself
The 101 tips in this guide from a recent past president of NAESP reflect the wit, wisdom, integrity and experience that propelled Paul Young to the top leadership of his principal colleagues. You Have to Go to School - You're the Principal! is full of unique ideas and refocused essentials will improve the practice and job satisfaction of any individual serving as principal in an elementary or middle school or anyone preparing for that position. This book can become a handbook for reflective practice and help leaders to stretch their thinking. The conversational tone makes it the next best thing to having the president of NAESP as a personal mentor on the other end of the phone line. Every principal will encounter and identify with the meaning of these tips in their very own special way. The recommendations are intended as a guide to success, source of reflection and discussion, and a handbook that can be used over and over for support as principals strive to continuously improve their practice.
101 Tips to Make It Better for Your Students, Your Staff, and Yourself
The 101 tips in this guide from a recent past president of NAESP reflect the wit, wisdom, integrity and experience that propelled Paul Young to the top leadership of his principal colleagues. You Have to Go to School - You're the Principal! is full of unique ideas and refocused essentials will improve the practice and job satisfaction of any individual serving as principal in an elementary or middle school or anyone preparing for that position. This book can become a handbook for reflective practice and help leaders to stretch their thinking. The conversational tone makes it the next best thing to having the president of NAESP as a personal mentor on the other end of the phone line. Every principal will encounter and identify with the meaning of these tips in their very own special way. The recommendations are intended as a guide to success, source of reflection and discussion, and a handbook that can be used over and over for support as principals strive to continuously improve their practice.
