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A+ Guide to Transitions from High School to College for Special Education This excellent 2000 release covers the following: identifying transition goals; role of counselors and learning consultants in the process, ADA Rule 504; helpful hints when choosing a college; checklist for interviewing colleges; developing self-advocacy skills and self disclosure and more! This video is an excellent tool for educators and as well as a guide for parents and students. ED-103 / VHS / 50 minutes / $49.95 |
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A Guide to
Co-Teaching – Practical Tips for Facilitating Student Learning Comprehensive in scope, this guide highlights the benefits of co-teaching as a way to address the NCLB requirement that all students have access to highly qualified teachers, as well as IDEA’s requirement that students with disabilities have access to the general education curriculum. CP-163 / Guide to Co-Teaching / 184 pp / $32.95 |
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A Guide to Collaboration
for IEP Teams Developed for administrators, teachers, resource professionals, and parents, this skills-based book will help you work as a unified team to design, review and modify IEPs. The book addresses: effective meeting management; principled negotiation and conflict prevention all written in a user-friendly style. The book is supplemented with checklists, outlines, diagrams, and specific examples to make the collaboration simple. B-116 / Guide to Collaboration IEP / 264 pp / $22.95 |
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ADHD & LD: This new Video specifically illustrates how educators can greatly assist students with attention, behavioral and learning challenges within their classroom using these effective techniques. This is a powerful tool for learning about and teaching students with ADD and LD in the general education enviornment. NP-681 / ADHD & LD Video / 52 min VHS / $129.95 |
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New Idea for Special Education Help parents and educators alike understand the new law! Changes in IDEA'97 affect general and special educators, parents and students alike. This exceptional video covers the following : the new law; the referral process; the evaluation process of a child; creating an IEP; placement and related services; preparing for transitions; discipline mediation and standardized testing. Simple and easy to understand! ED-101 / VHS / 50 minutes / $49.95 |
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A Parent’s Guide to Down Syndrome Siegfried M Pueschel, MD, Ph.D., M.P.H. Dr. Pueschell’s best-selling book has been updated and revised for 2001! Crossing the lifespan, this thorough volume highlights developmental stages and shows recent advances that can improve a child’s quality of life. New topics include: IDEA of 1997; innovative services; programs and support groups; latest prenatal genetic testing methods; impact of play on gross motor development; and the association of Down Syndrome with other disorders. B-211 / 5.5” x 8” / 352 pp / sc / $21.95 |
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Absurdities and Realities of Education: This beautiful collectable edition includes 100 of the best and most requested cartoons from Ants in His Pants, Flying by the Seat of Your Pants, and Teaching Old Logs New Tricks all in full brilliant color. Use this special edition to add pizzazz and brighten up your training sessions by creating full color transparencies directly from the book. Educators, parents and advocates for students with special needs will appreciate the hidden truths playfully captured in these cartoons. A great gift idea! P-105 / Absurdities - Full color edition / $39.95 |
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A Pictures Worth PECS and other Communication Strategies For parents of children with autism who are nonverbal, this book examines the value of visual communication strategies. It introduces the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)––developed by the authors––and other AAC strategies. WP-406 / A Pictures Worth / 156 pp / $16.95 |
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Activity Schedules for Children with Autism This guide shows parents and professionals how to make and use activity schedules a set of pictures or words that cues a child to engage in a sequence of activities to help children with autism become more independent. WP-231 / Activity Schedules / 117 pp / $16.95 |
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Adapting Curriculum and Instruction Staff Development Kit This easy-to-follow binder includes directions for a 75 minute workshop, activity sheets, transparencies and reference materials all compiled in a three ring binder. This kit is perfect for use with staff development related to inclusive education. FE101FG / Staff Dev Kit / $39.95 |
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Adapting
Curriculum & Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms: Adapting Curriculum responds to teacher's needs to expand their ability to adapt curriculum and instruction for students with and without disabilities in typical classrooms. The adaptation process and the strategies and examples provided are appropriate for students at all grade levels and may be applied to all areas of curriculum. FE-101B / Adapt Cur Teacher Desk / 99 pp / $26.95 |
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ADD/ADHD Behavior Change Resource Kit A new resource full of up-to-date information and practical, ready-to-use strategies and activities for helping children with ADD. Help students learn to control and change their own behaviors and build the academic, social and personal skills necessary for success in school and in life. This excellent resource gives you everything you need to meet the many challenges posed by students with ADD. PH-105 / 8.5" x 11" / 390 pgs - SC / $29.95 |
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The ADD/ADHD Checklist (K-12) This book provides fast reliable information for parents, teachers, and academics. This unique resource is filled with practical advice and strategies that work at home and at school all packaged in a concise format. PH-104 /ADD Checklist / 256 pages / $12.95 |
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(The) ADHD Book of Lists This book is a complete and comprehensive reliable source of answers, practical strategies, and tools written in a convenient list format. Created for Teachers, parents, school psychologists, and counselors this improtant resource contains the most current information on ADHD. The Book is full of reproducible checklists, from tools and resources. JW-107 / ADHD Book of Lists / 496 pp / $29.95 |
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ADHD - What Every Parent Wants to Know David L Woodrich Shatter your myths about ADHD with this practical easy-to-read guide. This book provides educators and parents with valuable information about: symptoms and diagnosis; medical intervention; instructional strategies;communication and behavior strategies; and more. B-209 / 5.5” x 8.5” / 285 pgs / $21.95 |
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Alphabet Learning Center Activities Kit This practical resource based on the unique "Holder & Fastie Alphabet" provides primary teachers with a collection of stimulating, tested learning center activities to teach and reinforce alphabet letters and their sounds. This method provides auditory, visual, and tactile-kinesthetic cues that focus children on how and where the sounds are produced and felt. With this method young children are able to hear and feel the letter sounds, and the modeled reading and writing strategies help them to identify and spell the words with ease. This new release includes easy-to-follow, illustrated steps and detailed directions for presenting each letter of the alphabet. Over 200 reproducible pages of patterns and materials help teachers create a variety of exciting learning centers. PH-342 / BOOK / 8 ½" x 11" / 2002 / 416 pgs / $29.95 Also available: Holder & Fastie Alphabet Cards for students. Each package includes 25 four-color cards. PH-343 / Alphabet Cards / Set of 25 / $12.95 |
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Alternative Assessment Techniques for Reading & Writing Written in easy-to-follow non-technical language, Miller provides a multitude of tested informal assessment strategies and devices such as "kid watching," retellings, journals, writing surveys, portfolios, think aloud and more-including over 200 reproducible assessment devices ready for immediate use. All Educators. PH-331 / 8 ½" x 11" / 476 pgs. / 2001 / $29.95 |
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Ants in His Pants Absurdities and Realities of Special Education Cartoons by Michael F. Giangreco - Illustrations by Kevin Ruelle With wit, humor, and profound one-liners, Michael Giangreco and Kevin Ruelle will transform your thinking as you take a "lighter" look at the often comical and occasionally harsh truth in the ever-changing field of special education. Ants in His Pants sheds a whimsical, thought-provoking glimpse into real-life situations frequently encountered by those within the special education system. This extraordinary, carefully crafted collection of 110 cartoons will inspire and entertain while providing a scrupulous look into the absurdities and realities of virtually all areas of special education. P-101/ $19.95/ 8.5" x 11"/ 128 pp. |
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Asperger Syndrome - Living Outside the Bell Curve - Video In recent years schools have seen a marked increase of diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome. This video looks as Asperger students in general and focuses in on 12 year-old Andrew. It includes and in-depth interview with Dr. Tina Iyama, M.D., university of Wisconsin Children’s Hospital. Dr. Iyama explains the causes of, symptoms of, and strategies for coping with Asperger Syndrome. Andrew shows that with appropriate supports it’s possible to flourish outside the accepted social and educational bell curve. AT-301 / $79.00 / 18 minutes / VHS Closed Captioned |
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Assessing Students in
Groups D. Johnson and R. Johnson This practical guide explains how to form productive groups and assess individual student performance in group work. The authors provide many practical resources including scoring sheets, observation forms, learning contracts, classroom activities and questionnaires. CP-218 / Assessing Groups / 224 pp / $29.95 |
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Assessment Strategies for Self-Directed Learning A. Costa, B. Kallick This powerful resource provides successful methods for assessing students’ progress towards becoming self-managing, self-monitoring, and self-modifying learners. Using practical examples drawn from a variety of classrooms, the authors present strategies for designing diverse ways of gathering, organizing, and reporting evidence of continual learning. CP-217 / Assessment Self-directed / 192 pp / $27.95 |
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Assistive Technology: A Way
to Differentiate Instruction for Students with Disabilities. This video powerfully demonstrates ways in which low to high tech solutions can enable students to function at their highest potential to meet their IEP goals, resulting in improved levels of academic performance. The mystery surrounding assistive technology will be dispelled as educators, students, and parents become more aware of its efficacy and ease of use. Students become more empowered, successful, and less frustrated. Observe first hand what a difference assistive technology can make for students in general and special education settings. Also ideal for professionals working with students with Section 504 accommodation plans or IEPs! NP-683 / Assistive Tech / 35 min VHS / $139.95 |
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Assistive Technology Solutions for IEP Teams S Purcell, D Grant This publication analyzes K-3 curriculum standards, provides AT solutions and sample IEP goals. The book covers a wide range of AT options, from digital talker to slide-on pencil grips. AT-402 / Assistive Tech Solutions/ 35 Min VHS / 325pp / $49.00 |
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Autism Is A
World Nominated for an Academy Award, this video explores autism from the most authentic perspective through the eyes of an individual who is living with this often misunderstood disorder. This film provides great insight to all professionals, teachers, and parents who are striving to better understand autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities. it also demonstrates how assistive technology can effectively facilitate communication. this is an excellent staff development tool is to help educators recognize and appreciate the potential that exists within each special student whoes life they both touch. Available on VHS or DVD
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Autism & the New Law Resources for Treatment. Hope for a Cure This video, hosted by Anthony Edwards of ER is designed to help parents, educators and health care professionals better understand Autism or similar diagnosis such as Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and Asperger's Syndrome. In this video you will learn about the components of The Advancement of Pediatric Autism Research Act, a subtitle of the Children's Health Acto of 2000. This law was passed to find more effective treatments and even a cure for autism. Informative and compassionate interviews filled with hope are presented by top researchers in the field. ED-104 / VHS / CC / 30 minutes / 2001 / $49.95 |
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Autism
Spectrum Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) presents a perplexing challenge for families and school professionals. This comprehensive, easy-to-use resource was designed to address the difficulties faced in selecting and applying appropriate, effective interventions and treatments. The simple format makes it easy for anyone to evaluate interventions across five basic categories. CP-197 / Autism Spectrum / 264 pp / $36.95 |
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Autism Spectrum Disorders & the SCERTS™ Model: A Comprehensive Education Approach
This groundbreaking new series recognizes the
core needs of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and builds a
path toward improved communication and social-emotional abilities. Developed
by leading expert Barry M Prizant and his colleagues, the SCERTS™ Model
outlined in the videos and accompanying booklet encourages child progress in
three primary areas: social communication; emotional regulation; and
transactional supports. Tape 1 provides a detailed overview of the SCERTS™
model and provides the basis for the program. Tape 2 illustrates its
application for children with more severe autism who require greater degrees
of support. Tape 3 illustrates its use for children who require less
support. Using this multidisciplinary model, parents, educators, and
therapists will develop strong teamwork skills and learn specific goals and
strategies for creating learning opportunities within daily activities for
children who have ASD. NP-677 / Tapes 1 & 2 / Model + MORE Support / $199.95 |
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NP-678 / Tapes 1 and 3 / Model + Less Support / $199.95 |
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NP-679 / Complete Set - Tapes 1, 2, and 3 / $279.95 |
