Home schooling / home education Books

Book SynopsisSpecial Educational Needs are wide ranging and important to consider. No matter the setting, age, or subject it is imperative for all teachers to be up to date and confident with providing an accessible education for all their students. This little book provides you with the perfect starting point. Packed with essential information and practical ways to support the multitude of needs in your classroom, this book is a must-have for teachers. This book is: Authored by an expert SENDCo and consultant Easy to dip in-and-out of Full of interactive activities, encouraging you to write into the book and make it your own Short and can be read in an afternoon!

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Book SynopsisA complete, unfiltered university handbook, written by an actual student.Not sure what to pack for university?Confused about the difference between lectures, tutorials and seminars?Want to make sure you don't poison yourself (or others) the first time you cook?Nervous about Freshers' Week, or about feeling homesick?Jack Edwards has spent the last three years figuring it all out and is here to impart his wisdom to other potential freshers.From university applications to socials, this book is filled with helpful tips and tricks, real advice and fun anecdotes, and is perfect to turn to for any questions you have about university!

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Book SynopsisAn in-depth presentation of Steiner''s ideas about the nature of the twelve human senses, as he saw them, and their role in education.Of interest to teachers and parents of students attending Steiner-Waldorf institutions, this book is also written for anyone with an interest in children''s education and philosophies of teaching.

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Book SynopsisNow more than ever, our children need to learn about the people who live all around the world. This engaging guide to other lands weaves world history into a storybook format. Designed as a read-aloud project for parents and children to share (or for older readers to enjoy alone), this book covers the major historical events in the years 1600-1850 on each continent, with maps, illustrations, and tales from each culture. Over 1.3 million copies of The Story of the World have been sold. Newly revised and updated, THE STORY OF THE WORLD, VOLUME 3 includes a new timeline, 40 brand-new illustrations, and a pronunciation guide for unfamiliar names, places, and terms.

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Book SynopsisA classic picture-book edition of My Little Book of Big Freedoms illustrated by the former Waterstones Children's Laureate Chris Riddell and published in partnership with Amnesty International UK.We all want a good life, to have fun, to be safe, happy and fulfilled. For this to happen, we need to look after each other and stand up for the basic human rights that we often take for granted. This book features 16 different freedoms, each accompanied by beautiful illustrations. It shows why our human rights are so important – they help to keep us safe. Every day.Featuring a stunning cover and full-colour artwork.All royalties from the sale of this book go to Amnesty International UK.

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Book SynopsisShows teachers how to build trust and improve learning outcomes for those children and young people affected by trauma.

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Book SynopsisParents can teach their children to read--no expertise required! Parents can take charge of their children’s literacy with this updated, easier-to-use edition of the classic jargon-free phonics guide. Too many parents watch their children struggle with early reading skills — and don’t know how to help. Many phonics programs are too often complicated, overpriced, gimmicky, and filled with obscure educationalese. The Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching Reading, Revised Edition cuts through the confusion, giving parents a simple, direct, scripted guide to teaching phonics and reading— from short vowels through supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. A new layout makes understanding and teaching the concepts even easier. With the accompanying Student Book, parents will have everything they need to take their children from the basics all the way to a fourth-grade reading level. Features a new introduction by Dr. Susan Wise Bauer.

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Book SynopsisBrimming with useful ideas from start to finish... As usual, Jon's knowledge, wisdom and passion for all things education shine through. A brilliant read.' - Pete Jackson, Assistant Headteacher, @PeteJackson32Looking to develop your skills so you can be successful as a head of year? Striving to get into pastoral leadership as a middle leader? Then Succeeding as a Head of Year is the ultimate guide for you!Adopting an easy-to-follow, chronological approach, Jon Tait takes you through everything you need to know to be an outstanding head of year: Applying for your first post Navigating interviews Leading a team of form tutors Managing student behaviour Working with parents Supporting specific year groupsWith tips on finding the right post and sailing through the interview process and advice on day-to-day practice and challenges, this is the ideal compendium for navigating this role. Written by an experienced pastTrade ReviewJon Tait’s new book is brimming with useful ideas from start to finish. The book contains a wealth of advice and is of invaluable use to both new and experienced heads of year. As usual, Jon’s knowledge, wisdom and passion for all things education shine through. A brilliant read. * Pete Jackson, Assistant Headteacher, @PeteJackson32 *If you are thinking of becoming, or are already, a head of year, then Succeeding as a Head of Year is a must-read. Jon Tait discusses his experiences and offers practical strategies that will guide you to become a successful head of year. * Jim Smith, Head of School, @jim1982 *A great read. The writing is accessible and interesting, with a good mix of information and real-world examples. I read it in one sitting! If you’re contemplating applying for a pastoral care role or just joining the profession, this book offers a realistic look at the nature of the job and how it differs from that of a classroom teacher. -- Heidi Drake * Schools Week *he chapters blend theory and practice and Tait writes clearly and with passion for empowering staff to support all students in the school, with particular emphasis on reaching out to disadvantaged students and their families. -- Mary Mountstephen * SEN Magazine *

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Book SynopsisFrom John Magee, bestselling author of The Happy Tank, comes The Kindness Quest a book for children full of practical advice, tips and activities to help them build empathy, confidence and social skills.Presented as an exciting adventure, The Kindness Quest gives children the tools to develop positive social interactions. Using fun exercises and illustrations, John Magee outlines the six key steps to explore self-kindness, build positive relations, community engagement and environmental awareness. He takes a holistic approach, promoting mental wellbeing, social-emotional learning and character development and encourages children to find their Inner Kindness Coach and develop critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence.Using tried-and-tested research and aligning with the PSHE curriculum, the book empowers children to confidently spread kindness in their communities. It helps children to reduce anxiety and improve their self-esteem through fostering positive mental health. The Kindness Quest is the essential guide for promoting kindness, both at home and at school.

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Book SynopsisFrom Sally Lloyd-Jones and Jago, the creators of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, comes this gorgeous and innovative collection of 101 simple-yet-profound thoughts on faith, written in a way that perfect for kids six and up, as well as adults looking for a creative and deep way to engage with God. Now with more vibrant cover and interior illustrations, as well as two updated devotionals.Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing Anglicised Edition shares profound spiritual truths from the Bible in a conversational tone – drawing insights from creation, history, science, the writings of great thinkers and preachers and writers and more – to turn the reader’s eyes toward the God who loves them with a never stopping, never giving up, unbreaking, always and forever love.Perfect for family devotions, bedtime, story time or even as a companion to The Jesus Storybook Bible, this accessible yet theologically rich book reveals biblical truth in word and image – all working together and designed to do one thing: make the reader’s heart sing.Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing Anglicised Edition: Contains 101 readings on a variety of topics, that will help you and your children look at the world in a new, fresh way Includes beautiful, colorful artwork on every page Has a sturdy binding and pages that hold up to years of daily use, even with little hands Is an inspirational companion to The Jesus Storybook Bible

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Book SynopsisEnduring Issues in Special Education is aimed at any course in the undergraduate or graduate special education curriculum that is wholly or partly devoted to a critical examination of current issues in special education. The book organizes 28 chapters into seven sections using familiar structuring principleswhat, who, where, how, when, why, and whither. Each section begins with an introduction that provides historical, legal, and theoretical background information and organizing commentary for the chapters that follow. The book's objective, in addition to informing readers about the issues, is to develop critical thinking skills in the context of special education. Key features include the following: Dialectic Format Each of the 28 chapters presents compelling reasons for addressing the issue at hand and specific ways to do so. Because each issue is written from different perspectives and focuses on a variety of aspects, readers are encouraged to wTrade Review "Brilliantly conceptualized and written by leading scholars, Enduring Issues in Special Education addresses the most salient and pressing issues in the field with great clarity and sophistication. The book is historically grounded to provide perspective and boldly addresses what the future may hold. It should be one of the most frequently used resources to inform leaders, practitioners, and researchers as well as those preparing to enter special education. In a word, it’s a masterpiece!" Donald Deshler, Williamson Family Distinguished Professor of Special Education and Director, Center for Research on Learning, University of Kansas, USA "This book provides an insightful, timely, and critical account of trends and issues in special education in a rich historical context written by nationally recognized leaders in the field. A must-have resource for aspiring and current professionals in special education." Antonis Katsiyannis, Alumni Distinguished Professor, Clemson University, USA Table of ContentsForeword David Chard Preface Chapter 1: Introduction: Does Special Education Have Issues? Tankersley, Lloyd, & Bateman Section 1: What is Special Education? Chapter 2: What is Special Education? Bateman, Lloyd, Tankersley, & Brown Chapter 3: What Makes Special Education Special? T. Scruggs & M. Mastropieri Chapter 4: What is Special Education Instruction? P. C. Pullen & D. P. Hallahan Chapter 5: What Should We Teach Students with Moderate and Severe Developmental Disabilities? D. Browder Chapter 6: Special Education as "Specially Designed Instruction": Ode to the Architecture of Information and the Message Kame’enui Section 2: Who Should Receive and Provide Special Education? Chapter 7: Who Should Receive and Provide Special Education? Bateman, Lloyd, Tankersley & Driver Chapter 8: Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Special Education J. Klingner, B. Moore, A. Davidson, A. Boelé, A. Boardman, R. Figueroa , S. Annamma, N. Sager Chapter 9: Who Should Receive Special Education Services and How Should Educators Identify Which Students are to Receive Special Education Services? E. Lembke Chapter 10: Co-teaching: Not All Special Educators Should Dance M. P. Weiss Chapter 11: Who Makes a Difference! Next Generation Special Education Workforce Renewal M. Rock & B. Billingsley Section 3: Where Should Special Education Happen? Chapter 12: Where Should Special Education Take Place? Bateman, Lloyd, Tankersley, & Alves Chapter 13: Where Should Students with Disabilities Receive Their Education? N. Zigmond Chapter 14: Placements for Special Education Students: The Promise and the Peril D. Huefner Chapter 15: Place Values: What Moral Psychology Can Tell Us About the Full Inclusion Debate in Special Education A. Wiley Section 4: How Should Special Education be Practiced? Chapter 16: How is Special Education Practiced? Lloyd, Tankersley, Bateman, & Hirsch Chapter 17: How Should Evidence-based Practices be Determined? B. Cook Chapter 18: The Connection between Assessment and Intervention: How Can Screening Lead to Better Interventions? K. Lane & H. Walker Chapter 19: How Should Learning Environments (Schools and Classrooms) be Structured for Best Learner Outcomes? C. Greenwood Chapter 20: How Should We Evaluate Whether Special Education Works? M. Thurlow Section 5: When Should Special Education Begin and End? Chapter 21: When Should Special Education Start and End? Bateman, Lloyd, Tankersley, & Dillon Chapter 22: Children Should be Identified and Receive Special Education Services in Early Childhood J. Carta Chapter 23: When Does Special Education End? M. Wehmeyer Section 6: Why Do We Have Special Education? Chapter 24: Why Should We Have Special Education? Lloyd, Tankersley, & Bateman Chapter 25: Why We Should Have Special Education J. Kauffman Chapter 26: How Should We Pay for Special Education? T. Parrish Chapter 27: Science Matters in Special Education T. Landrum Section 7: Whither Special Education? Chapter 28: Whither Special Education? Lloyd, Tankersley, Bateman, Balan, & Lloyd Index

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Book SynopsisAssessing and Treating Suicidal Thinking and Behaviors in Children and Adolescentsis a guide to working with children and young people who present with either obvious or hidden suicidal thoughts, preoccupations, or plans.Chapters explore a range of treatment approaches and focus on how to support parents, caregivers, families, and schools. Expressive therapies are highlighted, but the chapters also cover evidence-based models such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and prescriptive play therapy.Expressive therapists, school-based counselors, and other clinicians who work with at-risk children and adolescents from diverse communities and backgrounds will come away from this book with the tools they need to integrate the individual child's capabilities, sources of distress, and internal and external resources in order to build a developmentally sensitive treatment plan.

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Book SynopsisHome-School Learning Resources is a practical guide that will help teachers, parents, home educators and librarians to locate useful, quality-tested websites that offer resources for enhanced curriculum learning and related fun activities for children and young people aged 4-16. The book allows users to locate resources quickly and easily, with cross references made between subjects and handy tips for further exploration & discovery. It offers the opportunity for a holistic approach to educating children and enhancing their development. The book presents a range of UK resources as well as relevant international ones listed by subject, covering all areas of the UK curriculum as well as general knowledge, interests and leisure time.Trade Review'Home-School Learning Resources is the book that most parents who home educated up until recent years wished that they had access to. Richly filled with information about hundreds of resources that are available to home educating families, it certainly fills a niche.'-Education OtherwiseTable of ContentsIntroductionHow to Use this BookThe National CurriculumHome EducationLearning at HomeGeneral SourcesList of Organisations IncludedA - Z SubjectsAnimals, Birds & PetsAround the WorldArtBooks, Reading & StoriesBullyingChange and Loss (Includes Bereavement)CitizenshipDesign and TechnologyDinosaursDrama and Theatre Studies (Including Performing Arts)Drugs, Alcohol and SmokingEnglish (Literacy) and English LiteratureFamous and Inspirational PeopleFilm and PhotographyFlagsGeographyHealth and WellbeingHistoryICTInventions and DiscoveriesMaths (Numeracy)Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)MoneyMusicMyths and LegendsNatureOlympicsOut ‘n AboutP.E. (Physical Education)PopulationPSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)RE (Religious Education)Relationships and SexScienceSpace, Astronomy and the Solar SystemSpecial Educational Needs (SEN)Weights and Measures

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Book SynopsisNo matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won''t fail to inspire and engage all learners.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Based on extensive research and trialing in the classroom, 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Student Personal Development presents practical and inspiring ideas for personal development in your school both across and beyond individual subjects.This book brings together a wealth of good practice and realistic ideas to equip and support personal development leads and their teams. It includes strategies for many vital areas including careers education, mental health and wellbeing, student leadership and social action as well as invaluable advice for PD leads on quality assurance and whole-school approaches. From peer coaching and student-led surgeries to ''drop-down days'' and debating academies, 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Student Personal Development has everything you need from easy-to-implement ideas to the overarching strategies to transform your school PD culture.

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Book SynopsisDrawn from her family's stories and those shared by the Wild + Free community, The Wild + Free Family explores how to create a family culture that breaks the mold by seeking to connect with our children, unleash their gifts, pursue a shared vision together, and redeem generational brokenness, among so much more.Trade Review"Insisting that parents get to choose whether their kids grow up stressed or peaceful, Arment covers such topics as creating a family culture, embracing adventure as a classroom, and how to “not grow weary” as a parent. A wealth of personal anecdotes and feel-good wisdom… this is just right." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes the first book in the Turnabout Tales series—a picture book biography of one of America’s most famous inventors, Thomas Alva Edison, and a story about never giving up.No one thought much of young Thomas Alva Edison. He couldn’t focus at school and caused trouble around the house. But where others saw a distracted and mischievous boy, his mother saw imagination and curiosity. At only seven years old, Al, as he was called as a young child, was educated by his mother at home, who understood his potential could be unlocked with non-conventional learning, allowing him freedom to explore, dream, and be inquisitive. Those early years of encouragement, motivation, and loving guidance shaped Al’s future and formed the courageous man who would apply those valuable lessons to inventing the phonograph, the motion picture camera, the light bulb, and more.In The U

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Book Synopsis''Home-educators want to provide a high quality learning experience for their children and this handbook is an excellent resource for making this aspiration a reality'' - Dr Adam Boddison, Chief Executive of National Association of Special Educational NeedsIf you are thinking of home educating your child, your initial surprise may be at how easy it is to turn intention into reality. Once you have deregistered your child, you are largely left to get on with delivering education from home, as you see best. This book is full of practical guidance for parents, based on the authors'' long experience of working with children and young people; their parents, teachers and schools. It will help you plan what is taught, as well as when and how. The authors not only consider how to benefit from the opportunities home education provides, but also suggest creative ways to fill the potential gaps that might arise from not being part of the traditional school system.

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Book SynopsisThis practical workbook contains 45 experiential and creative activities intentionally created to facilitate counselor professional identity development.Each reflective activity is designed for students and supervisees to learn more about counselor professional identity, as well as integrate their knowledge of counseling skills and content with personal attributes and experiences. Individual and group process questions and group follow-up activities make this an ideal workbook to supplement classes or group supervision. Upon completion of the workbook, students and supervisees will have a journal of their process in the beginning stages of counselor professional identity development. With chapters focusing on areas including counselor wellness, self-growth, personal and professional values, multicultural awareness, research and assessment, and more, The Reflective Counselor is an essential resource for counseling graduate students, supervisees, and new prTrade Review"This unique experientially-focused workbook has fun and engaging reflective activities that are sure to be a help for counselors-in-training as they develop a deeper understanding of their aspirations, identity, role, and path in the counseling profession." – Mark D. Stauffer, Ph.D., core faculty, Walden University"This is a one of a kind resource for educators and students alike. Each chapter provides a solid literature review followed by creative interventions that facilitate a student’s journey to becoming a healer. The activities have clear instructions, templates, individual/group processing, and supervision reflection prompts. Each chapter helps programs and students achieve the CACREP Standards that encourage reflection and awareness of Self. I cannot wait to implement this resource in our program!" – LoriAnn S. Stretch, LPC-S, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH, department chair, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology"Resources adopted for use by graduate students new to the profession of counseling must be written in a way that captures the interest and encourages the development of the professional identity of the beginning counselor. This workbook, designed for use in practicum and internship seminars and placements, contains cutting-edge descriptions of reflective and creative activities specifically designed to provide a reflective space to connect knowledge of counseling content and skills to the personal attributes and experiences of the reader. I recommend this workbook without hesitation or reservation." – David Capuzzi, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, past president, American Counseling Association"This unique experientially-focused workbook has fun and engaging reflective activities that are sure to be a help for counselors-in-training as they develop a deeper understanding of their aspirations, identity, role, and path in the counseling profession." – Mark D. Stauffer, Ph.D., core faculty, Walden University"This is a one of a kind resource for educators and students alike. Each chapter provides a solid literature review followed by creative interventions that facilitate a student’s journey to becoming a healer. The activities have clear instructions, templates, individual/group processing, and supervision reflection prompts. Each chapter helps programs and students achieve the CACREP Standards that encourage reflection and awareness of Self. I cannot wait to implement this resource in our program!" – LoriAnn S. Stretch, LPC-S, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH, department chair, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology"Resources adopted for use by graduate students new to the profession of counseling must be written in a way that captures the interest and encourages the development of the professional identity of the beginning counselor. This workbook, designed for use in practicum and internship seminars and placements, contains cutting-edge descriptions of reflective and creative activities specifically designed to provide a reflective space to connect knowledge of counseling content and skills to the personal attributes and experiences of the reader. I recommend this workbook without hesitation or reservation." – David Capuzzi, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, past president, American Counseling AssociationTable of Contents1. Professional Identity as a Shared and Integrated Philosophy of Professional Counseling 2. Self-Exploration 3. Counselor Wellness 4. Ethics and Counseling 5. Multicultural Awareness 6. Theoretical Orientation 7. Personal and Professional Values 8. Building Community Through Credentials and Professional Organizations 9. Career Exploration 10. Research and Assessment 11. Self-Growth and the Future

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Book SynopsisThe Paraprofessional’s Guide to Effective Behavioral Intervention is a comprehensive guide to appropriate behavioral strategies in the classroom, based on the Least Restrictive Behavioral Intervention (LRBI) and Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies (PBIS).Trade Review"The authors offer theoretical and practical information to help paraprofessionals become better informed about the crucial topic of behavior, with a primary focus on positive approaches to encouraging pro-social interactions. Their suggestions balance evidence-based behavioral interventions with the importance of mutual respect, human connection, choice-making, and self-determination. They clearly establish the role of the paraprofessional as part of a collaborative team, working under the direction of a teacher or other qualified professional."Michael F. Giangreco, PhD, Professor, Department of Education and the Center on Disability and Community Inclusion, University of Vermont, USA"The Paraprofessional’s Guide to Effective Behavioral Intervention is an all-encompassing book about behavior. It begins with theories about why behavior occurs and ends with strategies and interventions based on positive behavior supports and RtI. As a paraeducator, it will engage and challenge you to think outside the box. A common thread and strength of the book is its repeating mantra that paraeducators (paraprofessionals, TAs) must work in tandem and under the direction of their supervising teachers making classroom management choices as a team in terms of what ‘works best’ for students."Marilyn Likins, PhD., Director of Mild/moderate Alternative Teacher Preparation Program, and Director of National Resource Center for Paraeducators, Utah State University, USATable of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroductionChapter One: Basic Principles of BehaviorChapter Two: Factors Which Impact Behavior: Good and BadChapter Three: Plan A: Setting Students Up for SuccessChapter Four: RewardsChapter Five: Plan B: SanctionsChapter Six: Behavior and Special NeedsChapter Seven: Recent Developments in the Educational SystemChapter Eight: Tying Things UpGlossaryUseful Websites and OrganizationsIndex

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Book SynopsisAround the world, students in higher education suffer from and deal with psychosocial problems. This phenomenon is universal and seems to be increasing. A vast number of students enter higher education with problems like stress, anxiety or depression, or develop them during their student lives, due to, for example, loneliness, family crisis, mental health or study environment issues.Battling, belonging and recognition are the focal points of this book's analyses, showing how students faced with psychosocial problems experience high degrees of stigma and exclusion in the academic communities and society as such. The book is based on research situated in a welfare society, Denmark, where students have relatively easy access to higher education and to public support for education as well as special support for students with psychosocial problems. Taking a student perspective, the book provides in-depth, qualitative analyses of what characterizes student life, which specifTable of Contents1: Battling and belonging. Students’ psychosocial problems and the experience of higher education. 2: Higher education as a battlefield. Contradictions in the Danish educational context. 3: The orientation towards a student perspective. Methodological framework. 4: "If a look at myself…" Poetic representations of students’ negotiations of self. 5: "Like everyone else can". Shameful identities and the narrative of the ‘good student’ in higher education. 6: "I cannot even set the pace". Asyncronicity and inequality in an accelerated educational system. 7: "If you don’t feel at ease socially". Recognition, loneliness and communities in higher education. 8: "I see it as an extra job I have". Students’ extra work in making higher education accessible. 9: From battling to belonging in higher education

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Book SynopsisHigh Leverage Practices for Intensive Interventions provides special education teachers with descriptions and practical instructions on how to use High Leverage Practices (HLPs) to improve student outcomes. Since many students with disabilities spend their school day in inclusive general education classrooms, these intensive interventions are often delivered in separate or tier 3 settings to meet the students' individualized needs. Each chapter focuses on a specific High Leverage Practice with explanations of its purpose and essential components, accompanied by examples for use with small groups of students or the individual student. This accessible and comprehensive guide is key for pre-service teachers in special education programs or those who provide intensive interventions with students.Table of ContentsIntroduction Section I: Collaboration High Leverage Practices 1. Collaborate with Professionals to Iincrease Student Success 2. Organize and Facilitate Effective Meetings with Professionals and Families 3. Collaborate with Families to Support Student Learning and Secure Needed Services Section II: Assessment High Leverage Practices 4. Use Multiple Sources of Information to Develop a Comprehensive Understanding of a Student’s Strengths and Needs 5. Interpret and Communicate Assessment Iinformation with Stakeholders to Collaboratively Design and Implement Educational Programs 6. Use Student Assessment Data, Analyze Instructional Practices, and Make Necessary Adjustments that Improve Student Outcomes Section III: Social/Emotional/Behavioral High Leverage Practices 7. Establish a Consistent, Organized, Respectful Learning Environment 8. Provide Positive and Constructive Feedback to Guide Students’ Learning and Behavior 9. Teach Social Behaviors 10. Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments to Develop Individual Student Behavior Support Plans Section IV: Instruction High Leverage Practices 11. Identify and Prioritize Long- and Short-term Learning Goals 12. Systematically Design Instruction Toward a Specific Learning Goal 13. Adapt Curriculum Tasks and Materials for Specific Learning Goals 14. Teach Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies to Support Learning and Independence 15. Provide Scaffolded Supports 16. Use Explicit Instruction 17. Use Flexible Grouping 18. Use Strategies to Promote Active Student Engagement 19. Use Assistive and Instructional Technologies 20. Provide Intensive Instruction 21. Teach Students to Maintain and Generalize New Learning Across Time and Settings 22. Provide Positive and Constructive Feedback to Guide Students’ Learning and Behavior 23. Learning to Use HLPs for Intensive Interventions: Reflections for Teachers, School Leaders, and Teacher Educators

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Book SynopsisHow can you help students most effectively in the classroom? As a teaching assistant, you play a vital role in todayâs schools. This fully updated third edition will help you get to grips with the main issues to do with psychology and its role in the processes of teaching and learning.This accessible text provides informative, yet down-to-earth commentary with clear examples of how you can apply this knowledge in everyday practice. This book addresses issues such as how to support learning and behaviour, how to create an optimal learning environment for all students, ways to encourage pupil voice, supportive strategies for children with additional needs, and how to help children with their self-esteem and independence. This new edition includes references to up-to-date research in child development and psychology to include information regarding wellbeing, mental health, and learning strategies related to insights from cognitive science. Chapters are complemented with lively case studies, self-assessment questions, and examples of how to apply theory to everyday classroom practice. The reader is encouraged to develop reflective practice to best support childrenâs behaviour and learning.This reader-friendly book is an invaluable companion for every teaching assistant, HLTA, pastoral support assistant, learning mentor, classroom cover supervisor and anyone working in a supporting role in an educational setting.

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Book SynopsisIncorporating Montessori Principles into Your Early Years Environments will allow readers to understand the developing child in their early years setting and how to adapt a Montessori approach to meet their pupilsâ needs. This book shares an insight into Maria Montessoriâs extensive research, observations, and findings about child development and education, enabling them to transfer these to their own setting. Based on the scientific observation of the child and the stages of development they go through, Montessori pedagogy can be successfully applied in any setting and is well-known for its child-centred, holistic, and individualised approach to education. By addressing its key principles such as respect for the child, prepared environment, and the role of the adult, chapters highlight the overarching vision Montessoriâs approach had and explore how and why it can still be so meaningful in todayâs early years classrooms. This book will allow the reader to reflect on the framework they work with and offer examples of adapted practice as well as highlighting the importance of knowing the children, observing their work, and planning suitable resources and activities that will nurture their development. This is an essential reading for trainee Montessori teachers, trainee educators, early childhood professionals, and childminders, empowering them to enhance learning and development for their pupils, whilst instilling love and respect throughout their interactions with them.

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Book Synopsis''The A -Z of Student Wellbeing'' is a topical compendium of research, ideas and approaches for teachers, leaders and families, organised around the 26 letters of the English alphabet.______________________________________________________________________________''Schools are increasingly promoting themselves with their wellbeing specialisms and expertise as a selling point. Parents are now looking at how a school prioritises wellbeing with as much attention as grades and other academic metrics as society places increased emphasis on how a child is nurtured in addition to the quality of teaching and learning.'' Jamie O''Dowd

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Book SynopsisStates of Mind critiques the traditional paradigms that shape our mental health and school systems, from diagnostic labels to high-stakes assessment, unravelling what they are, how they came into being, and why they need to evolve to better serve young people.The book reconceptualises these systems and shows that, by embracing a different worldview, we can work with young people in a way that fosters belonging, personal growth and collective action. With a focus on meaningful change, it introduces approaches which place young people at the centre as active participants, working alongside adults on complex problems, generating outcomes and co-constructing solutions. These include critiquing and re-imagining school evaluation; designing whole-school policies to promote staff and student wellbeing; and developing programmes to explore our states of mind to support individuals and communities to flourish. Case studies, provocations and examples of inspirational people and organisations are included to empower the reader to rethink their own practices.Education should support us, both individually and collectively, to co-construct ways of being, thinking and acting authentically. States of Mind is essential reading for teachers, educational psychologists, advocacy organisations, thinktanks, and all those wishing to create more hopeful, humane mental health and education systems.

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Book Synopsis''Equal parts practical, funny and illuminating - belongs on the required reading list for life'' - Sarah Knight, internationally bestselling author of Get Your Sh!t TogetherAccessible and inspirational, The Unbreakable Student is the self-care guide that every university student needs.So, you''re starting university - you''ve learnt what to pack, where to socialise, how to cook (sort of)... but what about how to look after your mental health?University is a whirlwind of exciting, fresh experiences. But it can also be overwhelming. You''re in a strange new environment and faced with the pressure to make friends, complete difficult assignments, stay healthy, manage your finances and so much more, all while being away from your loved ones. In this time of massive change, looking after your mental wellbeing is more important than ever.Nic Hooper has witnessed the student mental health crisis unfolding every day on campus and iTrade Review'Nic Hooper has pulled off a neat trick for a professor, essentially creating a long-form lecture that remains engaging and informative to the very end. Equal parts practical, funny and illuminating, The Unbreakable Student belongs on the required reading list for life. Young people everywhere are lucky to have him, in person or on the page' - Sarah Knight, internationally bestselling author of Get Your Sh!t Together'One of the best self-help books I've ever read: wise, witty, (laugh-out-loud funny in places), compassionate - and above all, incredibly practical! Nic Hooper shows you how to effectively deal with the many trials and tribulations of student life; how to face up to your fears, frustrations and challenges; handle your stress and anxiety; take the power out of your inner critic; while building resilience and thriving along the way. I wish I'd had something like this in my student days; would have spared me years of suffering. Essential reading for every college student, of every type, everywhere in the world (as well as for their teachers and parents)' - Dr Russ Harris, internationally bestselling author of The Happiness Trap and ACT Made Simple'You have many things to learn as a University student but above all you need to learn the what and how of life: What is really needed to be successful as a person? And how will you become accomplished at those things? In a clear, concise and sure-footed way, this excellent book teaches you that what and how. If you learn nothing else in your time in the academy and yet learn what is in this book, you can count your years there well spent. Highly recommended' - Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., Foundation Professor of Psychology, University of Nevada and author of A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters'For so many students, university is a time of self-doubt and challenge. This is a must-read guide on how to bring your best self forward, so you can truly thrive'- Susan David, Ph.D., Psychologist at Harvard Medical School and author of Emotional Agility'Going to university is a tumultuous time in any case, but this is doubly true when there's a pandemic happening. Hooper's new guide couldn't be timelier. Drawing on many years of relevant experience and training, it's a must for any student beginning this next stage of their life' - Dr Dean Burnett, neuroscientist and bestselling author of The Idiot Brain'Going to university is a fantastic opportunity that can transform students' lives, but we also know it throws up many new challenges. The Unbreakable Student is a very well-written and researched companion, with valuable tools, tips and techniques that will help students deal with these challenges and make the most of their journey. I would recommend it to all students studying at university - and to their parents too' - Professor Steven West, Vice Chancellor at the University of the West of England, and Chair of the Universities UK Mental Health in Higher Education Working Group'Nic's guide to staying sane at university is full of solid, sensible advice, delivered with a smile and a side helping of science. Nic doesn't just tell you what to do, he tells you why and gives you a whole range of ideas about how. In truth, I wish this book had existed for me to read during my own university adventure' - Dr Pooky Knightsmith, child and adolescent mental health expert'What a useful guide for students! It's raw, authentic, personal, soulful, entertaining and pragmatic. In my opinion, this is a must-have for young adults in higher education' - Dr Scott Barry Kaufman, author of Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization and host of The Psychology Podcast'Nic Hooper has written such a timely and powerful book! People in this stage of life may feel unseen, confused, overwhelmed and unsure about how to meet their emotional needs. Hooper understands this deeply, and provides them with identification, a caring voice and a road map to resilience and health' - Jonathan Hoban, psychotherapist and author of Walk With Your Wolf

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Book SynopsisLearn how to pack up the family for a life-changing, long-term journey filled with education and adventure. If you’ve ever dreamed about an epic family adventure and heading out on the road for a few months or more, Wonder Year is for you. Part inspiration and part how-to, this book demystifies the seemingly outrageous prospect of embarking on a long-term family trip and using the world as a classroom for your kids—a trailblazing approach known as worldschooling. Packed with practical information, Wonder Year offers invaluable guidance to help transform your dream into a well-planned reality for your family. Woven throughout the book are evocative travelogues and photos from families sharing worldschooling experiences. Paddling a wild and scenic Oregon river, stargazing in New Mexico, and visiting World War II sites in France are just a few of the colorful stories that will no doubt stir you to envision your own journey.This book will show you how to: Explore funding options for long-term family travel—be it a summer, semester, year, or more Choose where to go and navigate the logistics of getting there Discover alternative education methods for teaching your kids on the road Travel responsibly and sustainably Identify ways to earn income while traveling Stay healthy and safe along the way Tap into a global community of worldschoolers and family adventurers You’ll learn that extended family travel is more attractive and attainable than ever before, and remote living and learning are not actually remote at all. Wonder Year will help you slow down, simplify, and wonder at all the world has to offer.Trade Review“An excellent guide for anyone interested in an extended-travel lifestyle. With remote work a viable option for lots of readers, this inspiring book can open up numerous possibilities for families.”—Library Journal“Essential reading for families on the journey toward a connected and fulfilling life.” —Dan Buettner, National Geographic Fellow and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Blue Zones “Wildly inspiring and eminently practical, this book will have you dreaming, plotting, and planning for what could be the best months of your family’s life.” —Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative “For the intrepid family that’s keen to raise kids with a broad worldview, the curricular visions and thoughtful considerations outlined in Wonder Year will help you get out the door and on the road toward the greatest discoveries of your family’s lives. A recipe book for activating the deepest curiosities of young minds.” —Chris Yager, founder of immersive student travel company Where There Be Dragons “Wonder Year makes the case for extended family travel and ‘worldschooling,’ then provides the nuts and bolts of how to actually get out there.” —Joshua Berman, author and travel columnist for The Denver Post “Wonder Year will give you all the tools and tips you need to take your family on the adventure of a lifetime. As an early child educator, I appreciate their advice on how to educate on the move!” —Stefanie Hohl, author and founder of ABC See, Hear, Do “Extended travel—the wanderlust kind—has always felt out of reach for too many because of the expense, the disapproval of others, and seemingly overwhelming logistical challenges. But you can do it! This book is literally a ‘how-to’ guide for a life-affirming family adventure.” —Charles Wheelan, author of We Came, We Saw, We Left and Naked Economics “Simply superb! A must-read for anyone considering extended family travel, Wonder Year is the new standard by which all other books on this subject will be judged.” —John Higham, author of 360 Degrees Longitude “Wonder Year opens the imagination to possibilities of extraordinary family learning adventures. A treasure trove of resources and inspiration for parents who desire to be learners alongside their children, transforming and growing on a shared journey.” —Colette Plum, assistant dean, UC Berkeley Study Abroad

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Book SynopsisFrom the very first rulers to Queen Elizabeth II, this is the story of one of the oldest monarchies in the world. Discover how Britain's history has been shaped by the lives, loves, triumphs and tragedies of its kings and queens. This comprehensive history is brought vividly to life in this stunning hardback book with majestic portraits, colourful timelines and family trees, and recommended places to visit.The perfect addition to any family bookshelf, for help with school projects or for any young history enthusiast.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Different Like Us!, the book that explores how being different helps shape our world.Sharing the stories of more than 40 children from across the globe, this book celebrates their strength and joys, without shying away from the tough stuff that''s part of the package. Reading their words will help you identify your own strengths and work out how your unique qualities and experiences can drive you forwards.Along the way you will meet Cora, aged 10, whose painful medical condition has led to a special bravery that has shaped her life. Afua, aged 14, who has sickle cell, and explains how she came to accept her condition. She talks about the tips and tricks she uses to stay positive. Jensen, aged 10, who has hearing loss and has taught his school sign language. Kais, aged 9, who escaped from two wars, and has grown to see his new friends as a second family. Aidan, aged 13, who talks about dealing with the grief of losing his father.Plus others who have been bullied, who stammer, who have sight loss, who are autistic, have ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette''s or epilepsy, who have parents in prison, and many more.

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Book SynopsisSupporting teens who self-harm can be stressful, with panic and anxiety muddying the waters and making it difficult to know how to respond. How do you help? What if you make it worse?This book guides you through the potential reasons for self-harming behaviour, helping you to respond with compassion and support. Quotes from young people who self-harm give insight into the mindset behind the behaviour, while expert guidance gives you the tools to help. Advice on regulating your own emotions, combined with a better understanding of why teens self-harm, allows you to provide a safe, nurturing environment to support your young person and reduce their self-harming behaviour.Grounded in the authors'' extensive clinical experience in young people''s mental health, this book guides you out of panic mode to create a secure, validating environment for teens who self-harm.

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Book SynopsisAttachment Aware School Series: Boxed set of 5 pocket guides

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Book SynopsisDo you want to transform your relationship with your child, engage their curiosity, and make your home the best place for them to learn? In this warm, accessible book, experienced parenting coach Eloise Rickman tells you everything you really need to know about parenting and educating your child at home. Whether you’re planning to make a permanent move to homeschooling or you’re temporarily balancing it alongside paid work, Extraordinary Parenting shows that you don’t need a huge house, endless free time, or a host of expensive resources to unlock your child’s potential. Instead, it will teach you to: Deepen your connection with your child to create an attachment that promotes learning. Build strong, adaptable family rhythms to provide your child with security and stimulation every day. Create a calm, simplified home environment that will encourage deep play and independence. Discover enjoyable ways of learning together and using traditional teaching materials in a creative way. Take care of your own needs as a parent, in order to become the parent your child needs. Based on years of hands-on work with parents, this book will reassure you that, whilst extraordinary times call for extraordinary parenting, you can be sure that you are up to the challenge.Trade Review‘This timely book has something to offer all parents — seasoned homeschoolers, those thrust into homeschooling unexpectedly, and those who wish to improve their relationships with children educated at school. Insightful, empowering, and accessible, Extraordinary Parenting is a well-informed practical guide to educating children at home that, crucially, helps parents understand their children’s challenging behaviour and how to make it better.’ -- Professor Susan Golombok, Director of the University of Cambridge Centre for Family Research, and author of We Are Family: what really matters for parents and children‘An inspiring, creative and helpful book for parents. It’s reminded me that there are simple tweaks we can make to our daily family lives to boost energy and morale.’ -- Annie Ridout, author of The Freelance Mum‘This book feels like a big hug just when we need it. Eloise’s words offer reassurance, calm, and lots of practical suggestions.’ -- Simone Davies, author of The Montessori Toddler‘In easy-to-read, accessible language, Eloise holds our hands through parenting and home-educating with intention and connection in these extraordinary times. Her advice is practical and evidence-based. I love that the overall tone of the book doesn’t feel preachy but empowering … Eloise shows us how by simply observing our children at play we can deepen their learning of the world. Eloise maintains that you do not need a spacious home, your undivided attention, expensive toys and resources to educate your child.’ * Oh Creative Day *‘Eloise‘s book contains such valuable insights into parenting for change. Eloise sees parenting as a radical act and her book certainly inspired confident, calm and compassionate parenting which is truly beautiful.’ * The Way We Waldorf *

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Book SynopsisA fantastic follow-up to Brain Games for Clever Kids® and new to our Clever Kids puzzle book series, this book is brimming with activities designed to help kids practise their times tables by solving super-fun multiplication-themed puzzles and games. Kids can only work out the answer if they know their times tables! From dot-to-dot times tables and colour-by-multiplication activities to code puzzles, Calcudoku conundrums and number pyramids, there's plenty of content to bamboozle the brain and test those times tables. From best-selling puzzle book author Gareth Moore, creator of the chart-topping success Brain Games for Clever Kids that has sold over 70,000 copies in the UK.Other Books in the series include:9781780552491 Brain Games for Clever Kids®9781780553078 Wordsearches for Clever Kids®9781780553146 Quiz Book for Clever Kids® 9781780553085 Crosswords for Clever Kids®9781780554723 Brain Gaming for Clever Kids®9781780555409 Maths Games for Clever Kids®9781780554730 Word Games for Clever Kids®9781780555638 Travel Puzzles for Clever Kids®9781780555935 10-Minute Brain Games for Clever Kids®Clever Kids is a trade mark of Michael O'Mara Books Limited.

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Book Synopsis'If you are a parent worrying whether self-directed education will work for your child, because you have been told that they have special needs which can only be met in the school system - think again'Neurodivergent children experience and interact with the world differently to many of their peers. Standard educational systems often fail to adapt to their unique strengths and ways of learning. School, and even the act of learning, can become a source of great anxiety and trauma. Self-directed education offers an alternative to traditional schools that can help neurodivergent children develop at their own pace and thrive.Blending theory, practical advice and lived experience, clinical psychologist Naomi Fisher introduces the world of self-directed learning and tailoring the learning environment to your child.This comprehensive overview of self-directed learning is packed with ideas on how to implement it at home and includes interviews from parents of neurodivergent children on how you can make learning differently work for you and your childTrade ReviewWith Changing Our Minds Naomi Fisher established herself as the voice of reason in a sea of misinformation about an education system in existential crisis. This new book cements her reputation as a champion of young people's rights by giving a voice to those who are most impacted and yet too often silenced. -- Artemis D. Bear, Head of Freedom to Learn & Director of The GardenA really important book giving a platform to the many SEND families who have been largely unheard in the education debate. As always Naomi offers us a fresh perspective on intersection of neurodiversity, learning and environment. A must read for anyone interested in education, psychology or the wonderful diversity of humanity. Highly recommended. -- Kezia Cantwell-Wright, BA Hons, Founder of East Kent Sudbury, Administrator at Sands SchoolIn "A Different Way To Learn" Naomi Fisher builds on the scientific base of her earlier work "Changing Our Minds." She illuminates routes to self-directed learning that are effective in eliminating the coercion and anxiety generated by much conventional 'schooling.' I wish that I had read this book before becoming a parent and a teacher! She is a passionate voice for all children not just those defined as neuro-diverse. -- Derry Hannam, retired Deputy Headteacher, Inspector, international campaigner/researcher for Student Voice - author of 'Another Way Is Possible: Becoming a Democratic Teacher in a State SchoolEveryone knows the mainstream education system doesn't work for everyone, but most people don't realise there is an alternative. In this invaluable book, Naomi Fisher guides us through the world of self-directed education. It should be required reading for all educators, young people and their parents and carers - anyone who has ever wondered if another way is possible. Because it's not just possible. It's already happening... -- Dr James Mannion, Director, Rethinking Education and co-author of Fear is the Mind Killer with Kate McAllister

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Book SynopsisImproving School Climate provides evidence-based and practical strategies for cultivating a healthy school environment, while also avoiding behavior problems. The book is packed with strategies centered on key components and conditions for a positive school climate, such as positive teacher-student relationships, positive student-student relationships (including absence of bullying), supportive home-school relationships, student engagement, effective classroom management and school discipline, school safety, and student self-discipline. This text is an important inclusion for educators and school psychologists who prefer a structured, evidence-based, and practical approach for improving school climate, while also promoting studentsâ academic achievements, preventing behavior problems, and fostering studentsâ social and emotional competencies. Trade ReviewAmbitious in scope yet always accessible, this compelling new resource offers an array of high quality strategies and is a terrific guide for practitioners, school leaders, and policy makers who want to understand and advance key elements of school climate using the most effective strategies. Improving School Climate provides extensive, practical recommendations at the end of each chapter… evidence-based and practical, it is the ideal combination for any educator!Linda Dusenbury, PhD, CASEL consulting senior scientist and director of the Collaborating States InitiativeIn this persuasive, practically written volume, Dr. Bear gives school administers, teachers, and practitioners a framework for understanding the multiple dimensions of school climate and the impact each has on preventing and impacting a host of student academic and behavioral health outcomes. Each chapter provides a clear conceptual understanding of the topic and identifies practical recommendations or strategies for improving those factors that contribute most to school climate and to individual student success. Dr. Bear’s work is guided by a theoretical framework and is supported by empirical evidence which serves to answer questions of "why" the recommended strategies are effective and why an integration of assessment measures and evidence-based practices can sustain a positive and effective school climate for even the toughest schools.Rhonda J. Armistead, MS, NCSP; lead school psychologist (retired), Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, North CarolinaDr. Bear provides a theoretically grounded, balanced, comprehensive school climate framework that integrates themes central to school improvement: safety, bullying prevention, student self-discipline, and fostering SEL skills. A unique contribution is a thorough description of the Delaware Assessments, a suite of climate, safety, and SEL assessments that are linked with a comprehensive set of practical classroom and schoolwide prevention, intervention strategies. This volume is an essential resource for all educators who are invested in creating campus conditions that foster the competence and thriving development of all students. – Mike Furlong, PhD, distinguished professor emeritus and research professor, University of California Santa Barbara"This book is an essential resource for school leaders and educators working to link assessment of school climate to practical and effective school-wide interventions. Dr. Bear masterfully reviews literature and provides practical suggestions while also synthesizing over fifteen years of his scholarship that has had a lasting impact in Delaware schools."Sara Whitcomb, PhD; associate professor, University of Massachusetts AmherstAmbitious in scope yet always accessible, this compelling new resource offers an array of high quality strategies and is a terrific guide for practitioners, school leaders, and policy makers who want to understand and advance key elements of school climate using the most effective strategies. Improving School Climate provides extensive, practical recommendations at the end of each chapter… evidence-based and practical, it is the ideal combination for any educator!Linda Dusenbury, PhD, CASEL consulting senior scientist and director of the Collaborating States InitiativeIn this persuasive, practically written volume, Dr. Bear gives school administrators, teachers, and practitioners a framework for understanding the multiple dimensions of school climate and the impact each has on preventing and impacting a host of student academic and behavioral health outcomes. Each chapter provides a clear conceptual understanding of the topic and identifies practical recommendations or strategies for improving those factors that contribute most to school climate and to individual student success. Dr. Bear’s work is guided by a theoretical framework and is supported by empirical evidence which serves to answer questions of "why" the recommended strategies are effective and why an integration of assessment measures and evidence-based practices can sustain a positive and effective school climate for even the toughest schools.Rhonda J. Armistead, MS, NCSP; lead school psychologist (retired), Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, North CarolinaDr. Bear provides a theoretically grounded, balanced, comprehensive school climate framework that integrates themes central to school improvement: safety, bullying prevention, student self-discipline, and fostering SEL skills. A unique contribution is a thorough description of the Delaware Assessments, a suite of climate, safety, and SEL assessments that are linked with a comprehensive set of practical classroom and schoolwide prevention, intervention strategies. This volume is an essential resource for all educators who are invested in creating campus conditions that foster the competence and thriving development of all students. – Mike Furlong, PhD, distinguished professor emeritus and research professor, University of California Santa Barbara"This book is an essential resource for school leaders and educators working to link assessment of school climate to practical and effective school-wide interventions. Dr. Bear masterfully reviews literature and provides practical suggestions while also synthesizing over fifteen years of his scholarship that has had a lasting impact in Delaware schools."Sara Whitcomb, PhD; associate professor, University of Massachusetts AmherstTable of Contents1. School Climate: An Albatross, Unicorn, or Phoenix?; 2. Promoting Positive Teacher-Student Relationships; 3. Promoting Positive Student-Student Relationships; 4. Developing Social-Emotional Competencies and Self-Discipline Co-authored with Angela Stoltys; 5. Teacher–Centered Strategies for Preventing Behavior Problems; 6. Correcting Problem Behavior; 7. Fostering Student Engagement; 8. Preventing and Reducing Bullying; 9. School Safety: What Works and What Doesn’t; 10. Assessing School Climate and Linking Results to Effective Practices

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