On the Road to High-Quality Early Learning


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"The authors describe and analyze how four states--Michigan, West Virginia, Washington, and North Carolina--have built early education systems that positively affect student outcomes, providing a much-needed, richly detailed look at how states can design, fund, and manage exemplary programs"--




On the Road to Reading


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Reaching Standards and Beyond in Kindergarten


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Focusing on research-based, developmentally appropriate practices, this book shows teachers how to help young children reach standards through creative play activities that ignite their enthusiasm to learn.




The Road to Shine


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An inspiring story of one woman’s vision quest that offers life-changing insights and practical guidance for courageously claiming your life.




Bumps in the Road


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Author Rose Rybacheks fascination with Alaskas Elliott Highway began the first time she and her husband drove over it to Livengood during the summer of 1959. It was a narrow, winding, gravel and dirt road that wended its way through stately groves of birch trees, past scraggly spruce, over barren hills with magnificent views, past huge rocks, over several picturesque rivers, and through blueberry fields. Through the years, Rybacheks family experienced many adventures along the scenic Elliott Highway. Bumps in the Road offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of a fiercely independent and resourceful family experiencing extreme conditions along the remote highway, better known as the Haul Road, which was made famous by the hit television series, Ice Road Truckers. With her wry humor, Rybachek tells a series of tales showing that survival along the mid-century Elliott required ingenuity and not a small amount of luck, embodying the spirit one would expect from true pioneers of Alaska.




Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention


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Expert guidance on the features of dyslexia and the most effective treatment options Essentials of Dyslexia Assessment and Intervention allows psychologists, graduate students, reading specialists, and others to quickly acquire the knowledge and skills needed to treat individuals struggling with dyslexia. This book provides step-by-step guidance on accurately identifying, assessing, and using evidence-based interventions with individuals with dyslexia. Addressing the components that need to be considered in the assessment of dyslexia—both cognitive and academic—this book includes descriptions of the various tests used in a comprehensive dyslexia assessment along with detailed, evidence-based interventions that professionals and parents can use to help individuals struggling with dyslexia. A part of the trusted Essentials of Psychological Assessment series, this book features concise chapters designed to facilitate retention of key concepts with callout boxes, bullet points, and extensive illustrations. Additionally, the chapters contain questions to test your knowledge and reinforce what you have learned. This updated second edition covers essential topics for today’s professionals, including genetic factors, reading instruction, technology, and dyslexia in schools. Gain an understanding of the neurological and genetic causes and risk factors of dyslexia Assess reading fluency, phonological awareness, and other markers of dyslexia Discover the latest interventions for improving reading and spelling in individuals with dyslexia Learn to pick up on cues that help with early identification and treatment of dyslexia Providing an in-depth look at dyslexia, this straightforward book presents information that will prepare school psychologists, neuropsychologists, educational diagnosticians, special education teachers, as well as general education teachers, to recognize, assess, and provide effective treatment programs for dyslexia. The book is also a good resource for parents who are helping a child with dyslexia.




The Sabbath Recorder


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The Road to True Happiness


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We all struggle with a variety of issues in this life. What it boils down to is how you manage the struggle to keep yourself happy along the way. In The Road to True Happiness, Logan Dominique James (“Lj”) shares his journey of becoming the joyful person he is today in the hopes of helping others. Blending personal, inspiring stories with solid life advice, Lj weaves through a myriad of topics, from bullying, racism, grief, and anxiety, to love, kindness, hope, and happiness. Lj has struggled with such health issues as gynecomastia and multiple chemical sensitivity, and he has learned to manage his health by rising up and making decisions based on what he knows he needs, even when others question him. From the tools he has gained through life experience, Lj has gone from having a lack of self-confidence and feeling insecure to celebrating and expressing his authentic self and sharing his positive energy with others. Because of this, he doesn’t regret his struggles, even those that have brought him to his knees. The Road to True Happiness is not only a truly inspiring memoir of profound personal experiences, but also an owner’s manual for learning to believe in yourself, because when you love yourself, others will love you too.




Reading And Writing In Kindergarten A Practical Guide


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Lessons, strategies, management tips, and organizational techniques to help you lead your young learners to reading sucess, while maintaining the sense of joy and playfulness that are the hallmarks of kindergartners everywhere.




The Road to Independent Reading and Writing


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Help teachers transform young learners into independent readers and writers with this must-have resource authored by Cathy Collier, a reading specialist and former kindergarten teacher. This easy-to-use classroom resource is packed with kindergarten reading and writing routines, lessons, centers, charts, resources, and teaching tips. Learn to give students the tools they can use on their own to become independent readers and writers by breaking key literacy concepts and skills into manageable, teachable pieces. The writing section covers implementing writing instruction, spelling strategies, composition strategies, and journal writing. The reading section covers strategies for teaching reading, providing lessons for phonological awareness, phonics, concept of print, reading comprehension, and vocabulary development. Flexible differentiation strategies are also included within each section to allow teachers to be responsive to the needs of all learners.