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Gifted kids are so much more than test scores and grades. Still, it's sometimes difficult to see past the potential to the child who may be anxious, lonely, confused, or unsure of what the future might bring. This book, now fully revised with updated information and new survey quotes, offers practical suggestions for addressing the social and emotional needs of gifted students. The authors present ways to advocate for gifted education; help gifted...
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Winner of an iParenting Media Award and Finalist in the 2006 ForeWord Book of the Year Awards! Ellen Notbohm's first book, Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, was a shot heard throughout the worldwide autism community. Now, for the teacher in all of us comes Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew. The unique perspective of a child's voice is back to help us understand the thinking patterns that guide their actions, shape...
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Tous les professionnels de l'éducation désireux d'amorcer un projet de changement dans leur institution seront intéressés par cet ouvrage qui présente les résultats d'une recherche-action de cinq ans ayant abouti à l'élaboration du Modèle dynamique de changement accompagné en contexte scolaire pour le bien-être et la réussite de tous.
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La Universidad Autónoma de Occidente configuró, en su Proyecto Educativo Institucional- PEI (2011), los elementos de su modelo educativo: el desarrollo de competencias como propósito de la formación integral, el currículo como selección intencional de la cultura y del conocimiento, y los lineamientos pedagógicos para la formación. En este último, se describen las apuestas sobre el aprendizaje, la enseñanza y la mediación pedagógica y se...
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Bullying of a child in school isn't always the act of a student. Parents of special needs children should be able to send their loved ones to school thinking that their child will be safe, educated and cared for by individuals that are adequately trained and willing to always do their jobs in an appropriate manner; unfortunately, that is not always the case. After nearly a decade of working in schools that service special needs children and witnessing...
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Josh only wanted to be normal. He didn't want his classmates to laugh, or stare at him because he used a voice output device or was unable to talk. What would it take for them to understand that he was NORMAL just like them. Little did Josh know, this school year would be totally different than the others.
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The Ordinariness of Impairment is a book that dives into the current system, focusing on the reality of struggling with local authorities. But along the way, author Janet O'Keefe creates a sense of purpose, putting together action items for parents. Instead of focusing on what parents cannot do, she inspires parents with stories of success. In addition, there are action points that can help parents know where to go next, especially when they are feeling...
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El presente libro es un subproducto del proyecto de investigación Modelo didáctico para la formación ética de los estudiantes de contaduría pública, realizado por la Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, la Universitaria Agustiniana (Colombia) y la Universidad Pedagógica de Holguín (Cuba).
El objetivo del proyecto fue mostrar los cambios necesarios para hacer que la ética del profesional contable en Colombia sea cada vez mejor, así como exponer...
10) Can We Change
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CAN WE CHANGE Was written as a follow up to my 1st book Freedom at a Cost. When I set out on this journey of exposing the things we have overlooked as a society, my goal was to create awareness about topics that most people dont understand or do not want to believe could affect them personally, and until it finally does affect them, will they try to do something about it. We all have to be united if we really want to CHANGE
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Mary Ann Puckett's book is a must read for anyone who is dealing with autism. Readers who would benefit from this book would not only be parents and caregivers, but also teachers, doctors, nurses, therapists, and the general public. For over three and a half decades Mary Ann has faced many challenging situations in an attempt to get help for her son. In her book she shares very heartwarming stories as well as some of the horrific hardships her son...
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This handbook has been designed for parents and teachers of children with dual sensory impairments and other physical limitations. It contains practical, affordable and easily implemented suggestions for enhancing a child's learning and mobility by making the environment more visible.
13) 180 Days
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Have you emotionally suffered through sabotage and administrative loopholes in your place of employment, which resulted in wrongful discharge? Crystal E. Emerson has written an extraordinary and poignant documentation of truth. She has experienced the unethical behavior of administrators and other professionals while working in a public school district in the state of Pennsylvania. During the 20032004 academic year, Crystal experienced divided professional...
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Prepare students to move forward in mathematics learning, and ensure their continued growth in critical thinking and problem solving. In this book, the authors assert that framing mathematics education with an RTI model is essential in order to equip teachers with the instruction, assessment, and intervention strategies necessary to meet the complex, diverse needs of students.
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Positive praise! Positive praise! Positive praise!
Positive Support for the Growth and Development of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder shares strategies that continue to be used daily, demonstrating the positive, compassionate, and loving relationship I share with my students.
Within this guide, you will gain an understanding of how to embrace their unique learning styles as an individual and share an amazing learning experience filled with...
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Just as successful athletes must identify personal strengths and weaknesses, set goals, and engage in focused practice to meet their goals, so must teachers. Crafted around a detailed compendium of over 270 ready-to-use reflection strategies and organized under 41 elements of effective teaching, this book combines a model of instruction with goal setting, focused practice, focused feedback, and observations and discussions to improve instructional...
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Neglected by his parents from the moment he was diagnosed with autism at age three, Milo McCance survives his first eleven years in a world of isolation and rejection. Math and science are all that make sense to him. When his history-professor father takes a tentative interest in him, Milo unknowingly initiates a path to his own destruction. All hell breaks loose. Milo must find his way through the ensuing chaos and looming threat. The second half...
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By the time a student who has reading problems reaches adolescence, patterns of avoidance, denial, and resistance may hinder classroom participation. Now, this new book will show you how to convince a student who is mistakenly labeled as unmotivated and without goals that academic success is attainable. Never Too Late to Read provides tips, techniques, and strategies you can easily implement. This practical and timely book describes typical students...