The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education

The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education
Author: Amanda Morin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2014-04-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1440569681

Be your child's best advocate! Children with special needs who succeed in school have one thing in common--their parents are passionate and effective advocates. It's not an easy job, but with The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education, you will learn how to evaluate, prepare, organize, and get quality services, no matter what your child's disability. This valuable handbook gives you the tools you need to navigate the complex world of special education and services, with information on: Assessment and evaluation Educational needs for different disabilities, including multiple disabilities Current law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Working within the school system to create an IEP The importance of keeping detailed records Dealing with parent-school conflict With worksheets, forms, and sample documents and letters, you can be assured that you'll have all you need to help your child thrive--in school and in life!

The Exceptionally, Extraordinarily Ordinary First Day of School

The Exceptionally, Extraordinarily Ordinary First Day of School
Author: Albert Lorenz
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613129831

On the first day back to school from summer vacation, John is the new kid. When the librarian asks him if the school is any different from his last one, he begins a wildly imaginative story about what it was like. What follows are hilarious scenarios—his old school bus was a safari jeep pulled by wild creatures, the school was a castle, and the lunch menu included worms! His imagination wins him the attention and awe of his librarian and peers, setting the tone for a compelling story about conquering the fears of being a new kid, as well as the first-day jitters that many children experience. Albert Lorenz’s over-the-top illustrations, reminiscent of the work of MAD magazine’s early artists, bring the story to life. Speech bubbles and side panels make reference to and define objects in the art (in the most humorous and irreverent way).

Close Reading with Paired Texts Level K

Close Reading with Paired Texts Level K
Author: Lori Oczkus
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2015-06-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1493861905

Teach kindergarten students close reading strategies that strengthen their fluency and comprehension skills! Students will read and analyze various types of texts to get the most out of the rich content. Their reading skills will improve as they answer text-dependent questions, compare and contrast texts, and learn to use close reading strategies on their own! The lessons are designed to make close reading strategies accessible, interactive, grade appropriate, and fun. The lesson plans are easy to follow, and offer a practical model built on research-based comprehension and fluency strategies.

Grade 3 Writing

Grade 3 Writing
Author: Kumon Publishing
Publisher: Kumon Writing Workbooks
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-06-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781935800590

From fairy tales to five-paragraph essays, Kumon Writing Workbooks offer a complete program to improve the development and organization of ideas and expand vocabulary. Our fun and innovative exercises inspire creativity and the desire to write.

How Not to Start Third Grade

How Not to Start Third Grade
Author: Cathy Hapka
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2007-07-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375839046

Nothing can ruin a new school year...except maybe a pesky little brother. This Step 4 reader is the perfect back-to-school story for newly independent readers! Will should be excited to start third grade. But his little brother, Steve, is starting kindergarten. The same laugh-out-loud writing and hilarious illustrations that brought us How Not to Babysit Your Brother now portray the tribulations and embarrassments of starting school with a very troublesome little brother. School will never be the same! Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

Yardsticks

Yardsticks
Author: Chip Wood
Publisher: Center for Responsive Schools Incorporated
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Child development
ISBN: 9780961863647

Describes the common intellectual and emotional characteristics of children ages four to fourteen year by year so that teachers and parents can better meet their needs.

Daily Summer Activities

Daily Summer Activities
Author: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
Publisher: Daily Summer Activities
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2018
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781629384856

10 weeks of daily lessons that will help prepare children for third grade

Mastering Basic Skills¨ Third Grade Activity Book

Mastering Basic Skills¨ Third Grade Activity Book
Author: Brighter Child
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2014-01-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 148380108X

Mastering Basic Skills(R) Third Grade includes comprehensive content essential to third graders. Topics include reading comprehension, phonics, grammar, writing, dictionary skills, math, time and money. The Mastering Basic Skills(R) series includes grade-specific math and language arts activities as well as reading lists, skills checklists, awards, and mini books. The comprehensive content and extra features increase the value of this series making it an appealing choice to parents looking for extra at-home practice for their child.

Unshakeable: 20 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Every Day...No Matter What

Unshakeable: 20 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Every Day...No Matter What
Author: Angela Watson
Publisher: Angela Watson
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-03-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780982312735

Passion cannot be faked. Students can tell when we're just going through the motions. But how can you summon the energy to teach with passion when there are so many distractions pulling you from what really matters? And if you barely have time for taking care of yourself, how can you have anything left to give your students? Don't wait for teaching to become fun again: plan for it! Your enthusiasm will become unshakeable as you learn how to: -Create curriculum "bright spots" that you can't wait to teach -Gain energy from kids instead of letting them drain you -Uncover real meaning and purpose for every single lesson -Incorporate playfulness and make strong connections with kids -Stop letting test scores and evaluations define your success -Construct a self-running classroom that frees you to teach -Say "no" without guilt and make your "yes" really count -Establish healthy, balanced habits for bringing work home -Determine what matters most and let go of the rest -Innovate and adapt to make teaching an adventure Unshakeable is a collection of inspiring mindset shifts and practical, teacher-tested ideas for getting more satisfaction from your job. It's an approach that guides you to find your inner drive and intrinsic motivation which no one can take away. Unshakeable will help you incorporate a love of life into your teaching, and a love of teaching into your life. Learn how to tap into what makes your work inherently rewarding and enjoy teaching every day...no matter what.