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(The) School Counselor's Book of Lists Dorothy J Blum, Ed.D. Includes over 400 accurate up-to-date lists of guidelines, materials, activities, and ideas covering virtually every aspect of the guidance and counseling curriculum and school counselor's job. Organized into 15 sections, cross-referenced throughout, and printed in spiral form for easy photocopying of lists as often as needed. PH-202 / $32.95 / 8.5" x 11" / 560 pgs / spiral bound |
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Schoolwide Behavioral Support Video and Facilitator Guide This videotape and guide are designed for district and school site facilitators who are trying to impact the behavior of students and staff by developing schoolwide systems of support. The video will help trainers to illustrate each element of the process and is divided into 8 segments for easy access and review. The companion resource guide outlines a process of behavioral support that is user friendly, efficient and represents current best practice for effectively addressing student behavior. If you are looking at schoolwide behavior change - this set is for you. FE-102 / $149.95 / VHS video (59 minutes) and Facilitator Guide / 2002 release |
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Shelley, The Hyperactive Turtle Deborah Moss Illustrated by Carol Schwarz Shelley the turtle has a very hard time sitting still, even for short periods of time. During a visit to the doctor, Shelley learns that he is hyperactive, and that he can take medicine every day to control his wiggly feeling. With help from his doctor and love from his family, Shelley feels much better about himself. WP-101 / $12.95 / 20 pp. h/c / Pre K - Early Elementary |
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Social Skills Activities for Secondary Students with Special Needs Darlene Mannix This resource for educators (grades 8-12) and counselors prides a flexible activities based program to help secondary students learn and internalize appropriate ways to behave around others. The activities help students gain control over situations by actively contributing to the social outcome. The 187 ready-to-use worksheets are organized into two sections: Social Skills that are Helpful and Necessary, and Social Skills in Action. The lessons can easily adapted for entire classes, individuals or may be used in small group settings. PH-203 / $29.95 / 8.5" x 11" / 352 pgs / spiral bound |
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Social Skills Activities for Special Children Darlene Mannix Educators (grades 2-6) will find 142 ready-to-use lessons and reproducible master activity sheets to help students become aware of acceptable social behavior and develop proficiency in acquiring basic social skills both inside and outside of the classroom. Stories, lessons and 140 hands-on activities help students to accept rules and authority at school, relate to peers and develop positive social skills. PH-207 / $29.95 / 8.5" x 11" / 416 pgs / softcover |
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(The) Special Education Teacher’s Book of Lists Roger Peirangelo, Ph.D. This unique information source and timesaver for PreK-12 special education teachers contains 192 useful lists to help you make important decision about your students and to assist you in every phase of the special education process. Included are a broad range of lists conveniently organized into seven sections, spiral bound for easy photocopying of any list. The seven sections include; Foundational issues (15 lists), Evaluation Measures and Assessment Procedures (42 lists), Special Education procedures (42 lists), Specific Disabilities (72 lists), Classroom instruction Techniques for Various Exceptionalities (17 lists), Parent Education (10 lists), and Definitions, Terminology and Abbreviations. This collection places in your hands an unparalleled reference packed with valuable information and materials that might otherwise take years and much effort to acquire. Many of the lists, such as the "Sample IEP form", "Childhood Immunization Checklist," and "Structured Observation Report Form," are ready for use as on-the-job working tools. A must for every special education department! PH-103 / $39.95 / 8.5" x 11" / 560 pgs / spiral bound |
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Special Educator’s Complete Guide to 109 Diagnostic Tests Roger Peirangelo, Ph.D. George Giuliani, Psy.D. For anyone involved in the special education process, here is a comprehensive practical guide to the most frequently used and helpful tests for diagnosing suspected disabilities of all kinds - intellectual, perceptual, language, achievement, psychosocial and social maturity - from the early childhood years through adolescence. In this publication you will find detailed information on the make-up and purpose of each of the 109 different tests, including subtests, coring, diagnostic patterns if any, and specific strengths and weaknesses, all conveniently organized. The valuable appendices provide: the names, addresses, phone and fax numbers of test publishers; test reference guides by category and name; glossary of test & measurement, special education, psychological and occupational therapy terms; and special education abbreviations. This is a valuable resource for all special education departments. PH-319 / $29.95 / 8.5” x 11” / 330 pgs / softcover |
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Special Kids Problem Solver Kenneth Shore, Psy.D. Students in today’s classrooms are very diverse. You may have some students who experience difficulty with academics, others with behavior issues , and perhaps some who have physical problems which you have not previously encountered. Special Kid’s Problem Solver was written by an experienced school psychologist to provide all educators with information and strategies to recognize and respond effectively to 30 common problems encountered in today's classrooms including: math anxiety, reading disabilities, aggression, ADD, AIDS and HIV, and more. Each chapter provides background information for understanding the nature and causes of the problem, practical strategies for the classroom and references. PH-201 / $29.95 / 7" x 9" / 381 pgs / spiral |
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(The) Special-Needs Reading List An Annotated Guide to the Best Publications for Parents and Professionals Willma K. Sweeney *Covers 700 authors and 200 organizations* Provides short reviews and recommendations of the best books, journals, newsletters, organizations, and other information sources about children with disabilities. This invaluable reference is organized into two broad sections: Part One covers topics related to disabilities in general, such as Disability Awareness; Family Life; Legal Issues; and Education. Part Two focuses on specific disabilities, including Autism; Cerebral Palsy; Down Syndrome; Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; Learning Disabilities; and Speech and Language Disorders. "Some parents of children with disabilities seek every ounce of information they can
find to help their children lead productive, independent lives. Others are so overwhelmed
by the information explosion that they don't know where to turn. No matter where they
stand, Wilma Sweeney's The The Special-Needs Reading List is a wonderful place to start.
This comprehensive guide belongs on the shelves of every public library and parent
resource center, on the desktops of pediatric professionals, and most of all, in the hands
of parents." "A valuable resource guide for families
and the professionals who serve them. The Special-Needs Reading List is also an important
collection development and reference tool for public libraries to consider. Listed are
resources to help readers find out how to toilet train a child with disabilities, identify
organizations with expertise in specific disabilities, figure out how to address the needs
of non-disabled siblings, learn about parents' rights in education services and a wide
range of other useful topics." "As a parent of a child defeating
challenges, I know how essential it is to obtain ready access to comprehensive, accurate
and timely information. This excellent resource will help people with disabilities and
their families make educated choices about issues of critical importance. Knowledge is
power." WP-230 / $18.95 / 8 1/2" x 11" / 314 pages s/c |
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Spelling Smart! A Ready-to-Use Activities Program for Students with Spelling Difficulties (Grades 4 and up) This book has been revised and updated with new lay-flat paper binding for 2002. This edition is for all regular and special education teachers in grades 4 and up. This ready-to-use activities program combines language concepts and phonics strategies to teach students with spelling difficulties how to spell by recognizing patterns and consistencies rather than memorizing hundreds of isolated words. Included are step-by-step instructions for utilizing the program, 40 sequential lessons covering sounds, syllables, word building, rules and generalizations plus 200 reproducible activity sheets PH-345 / 8 ½" x 11" / 2002 / 432 pgs / $29.95 |
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Standards & Inclusion: Can We Have Both? - Videotape Dorothy Kerzner Lipsky, Ph.D. & Alan Gartner, Ph.D. How can students truly succeed in a learning environment where academic standards and formalized testing are increasing? Drs. Lipsky and Gartner address many of the critical issues facing educators in inclusive settings. The Consequences of Higher Standards, The Seven Factors of Successful Inclusion, The Reauthorization of I.D.E.A., and the Restructuring of Our Schools are discussed in a dynamic and powerful presentation. Whether a regular or special educator, this video is a must for pre-service and in-service training. NP-603 / $99.00 / VHS / 40 minutes |
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Successful Inclusion Strategies for Secondary and Middle School Teachers M.C.Gore This valuable resource provides research-based applications that address the locks that bar learning, including: problems with attention, perception, discrimination, and sequencing; confusion, difficulty with organization, reasoning, memory, and metacognition; frustration and motivation problems; and difficulty with persistence and production. CP160 / Successful Inclusion / 256 pp / $33.95 |
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Successful Kindergarten
Transition This book contains field-tested methods schools need to help make a smooth transition to kindergarten. This book will help develop a solid transition plan for the school, anticipate barriers, keep families involved and show how to conduct ongoing assessment and revision of transition activities. The book includes practical reproducible forms and worksheets. B244 / Successful Kinder Transition / 136 pp / $24.95 |
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Stick Up for Yourself! Every Kid's Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self-Esteem Gershen Kaufman, Ph.D., Lev Raphael, Ph.D. Written for any kid who's ever been picked on at school, bossed around, blamed for things he or she didn't do or treated unfairly. The Student Book is a wealth of practical, encouraging advice. Kids learn how to build relationships, become responsible, make good choices, solve problems, set goals and "store" happiness and pride. A perennial best seller - also recommended for teachers, parents, and counselors. The Teacher's Guide reinforces and expands the messages of the student book with a step-by-step curriculum in ten easy-to-use sessions. Fourteen reproducible masters! Grades 3-7 FS-207 / Book / $8.95 / 6" x 9" / 96 pp. s/c
FS-208 / Teacher's Guide / $16.95 / 8.5" x 11" |
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Straight Talk About Autism - Videos Through intimate interviews with parents and young people with autism, these excellent videos provide support and information for parents and sensitivity training for staff. Some of the topics include: friends and social isolation, communication difficulties, hypersensitivities, teasing, splinter skills, and more. One video focuses on childhood issues and the second covers adolescent issues. AT-108 / Straight Talk - Childhood Issues / $79.95 / 40 min AT-109 / Straight Talk - Adolescent Issues / $79.95 / 40 min |
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Students At Risk - Video Series This outstanding three-part video series gives you specific strategies for reaching those students at risk! Order all three tapes in this series and save! MT-205S / $399.00 |
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Teaching Strategies for Students
Who have a Low Motivation to Learn This video addresses four areas in which a teacher or principal can strategically begin rebuilding the at-risk student’s desire to be a part of the school environment. Areas included are affirming the at-risk-student; improving the success rate of the at-risk student; giving the at-risk student a feeling of being in control and increasing the enjoyment that the at-risk student experiences in school. MT-205 / Tape-1 / 40 minutes / VHS / $139.95 |
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Tape 2 Teaching Strategies for Students with Poor Work Habits, Poor Study Skills, and a Poor Testing History In this video, attention is focused on the student whose poor work habits and lack of study skills cause them to be at risk of failure in the school setting. Work habits, study skills, organizational skills are the foundation of success, the essentials for school learning. These are the skills which are need to be developed for many at-risk students. MT-206 / Tape-2 / 40 minutes / VHS / $139.95 |
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Tape 3 Teaching
Strategies for Student Oftentimes, attention to language development is a part of school readiness at the kindergarten and primary levels only. Language development is also a crucial skill for at risk students. This tape presents some specific strategies that teachers need to use in order to bring success to students through language development. MT-207 / Tape-3 / 40 minutes / VHS / $139.95 |
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Succeeding with LD 20 True Stories about Real People with Learning Differences Jill Lauren First person stories by 20 talented, successful people with LD. Some are famous, most are not, but all are positive role models This excellent publication promotes confidence, awareness, resiliency and self-esteem. Excellent reading for all students! FS-109 / $14.95 / 7" x 9" / All Levels / Readability 5.3 |
