P PR 712
To Be A Boy, To Be A Reader:  Engaging Teen and Preteen Boys in Active Literacy
It's no secret that boys in the United States are at great risk of failing at school, due in large part to their disinterest in traditional literacy texts. This 2nd edition centers on engaging boys with books that contain postive male archetypes such as the Pilgrim, Patriarch, King, Healer, Prophet, and Lover. Full descriptions with literature examples are given. 

P PR 713
Lois Roets Collection
A collection of Lois Roets books.

P PR 714
Learning by Doing: A Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work
Through continuous work with educators, the authors have created a more powerful, practical tool for moving forward in the PLC process. This second edition is an action guide for closing the knowing-doing gap and transforming schools into PLCs.

P PR 715
Collaborative Teams in Professional Learning Communities at Work
This program shows exactly what collaborative teams in professional learning communities do. Unscripted footage of real meetings, interspersed with key points from PLC print resources, brings the concept of collaboration to life.

P PR 716
Leadership in Professional Learning Communities at Work
Watch leaders in action within a professional learning community. This short program for PLC leaders uses unscripted interviews and footage of daily school activity to illustrate the role of effective leadership in embedding PLC practices and values. 

P PR 717
The Gifted Education Planner: Inventories and Data Collection
Supplements Re-Forming Gifted Education. Collect data to determine the type of gifted child you have; then make an educational plan using questionnaires taken directly from Re-Forming Gifted Education. 

P PR 718
The Daily 5 in Kindergarten
Join Joan Moser of "The Sisters" for a visit to her lively kindergarten classroom. You'll see Joan in action as she teaches whole-class lessons, leads small groups, and confers with students during rounds of Daily Five literacy.

P PR 719
One Morning Daily 5 and CAFE in 1st Grade
Joan and Gail visit the classroom of Courtney, a remarkable first-grade teacher. She uses her CAFE notes to move adeptly between read-alouds, mini-lessons, small strategy groups, and individual conferences, closing her morning literacy block with writing workshop. Insight is provided into the instructional and management decisions Courtney makes within her thriving classroom of young learners. 

P PR 720
Inside Leadership Daily 5 and CAFE Coaching and Collaboration in Schools
Inside Leadership highlights two important components of bringing the Daily 5 and CAFE Assessment to life in schools--grade-level team meetings and coaching in classrooms. 

P PR 721
Parents & Teachers Working Together
Teachers can build positive relationships with paents and work with them to support their children's learning. Sample letters and forms are included. 

P PR 722
Re-Forming Gifted Eduction: How Parents and Teachers Can Match the Program to the Child
Parents often need to negotiate for an education plan, since many gifted programs fall short. Dr. Rogers guides them through the process and explains educational options and benefits for different types of children, so you can match the program to the child. 

P PR 723
WIDA (Model) Assessment Kit Grades 1-2
Each test assesses students' abilities in all four language domains (Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Reading) and evaluates Social and Instructional English as well as academic language corresponding to the subject areas. Part of a complete system of products and services for English Language learners including curricular and instructional guidance through the WIDA ELP Standards.

P PR 724
WIDA (Model) Assessment Kit Grades 3-5
Each test assesses students' abilities in all four language domains (Listening, Speaking, Writing, and Reading) and evaluates Social and Instructional English as well as academic language corresponding to the subject areas. Part of a complete system of products and services for English Language learners including curricular and instructional guidance through the WIDA ELP Standards. 

 

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