"Covers field-defining learning theories ranging from behaviorism (R is for Reward) to cognitive psychology (S is for Self-Explanation) to social psychology (O is for Observation). The chapters also introduce lesser-known theories ... relevant to practice, such as arousal theory (X is for eXcitement). Together the theories, evidence, and strategies from each chapter can be combined ... to create ... learning plans and the means to know if they succeed"--Page...

"How we organize children by ability in schools is often rooted in ableism. Ability is so central to schooling-where we explicitly and continuously shape, assess, measure, and report on students' abilities-that ability-based decisions often appear logical and natural. However, how schools respond to ability results in very real, lifelong social and economic consequences. Special education and academic streaming (or tracking) are two of the most prominent...

"A guide for K-8 educators-school leaders and both specialist bilingual/ELD and mainstream teachers-on how to become strong advocates for English learners, particularly newcomer students and their families"--

"Mindful awareness practices to help teachers recognize and regulate emotional reactivity in their classrooms. Teaching is one of the most rewarding professions, but also one of the most demanding. This book offers simple, ready-to-use, and evidence-proven mindfulness techniques to help educators manage the stresses of the classroom, cultivate an exceptional learning environment, and revitalize both their teaching and their students' knowledge acquisition....

"Hover Less, Teach More shows educators how to deconstruct their beliefs when it comes to teaching, think further about developing more meaningful relationships with students, and how to plan their lessons differently to focus on executing instruction more effectively"--

"A professional development resource of K-16 educators, on applying the principles of culturally and linguistically responsive teaching to their classrooms"--

Difficult Students and Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom addresses the most common problem behaviors encountered in the classroom. Offering not just problem-specific "best practices" but an attachment-based foundation of sound principles, it empowers educators to act wisely when problem behaviors occur, improve their relationships with students, and teach with greater success and confidence. -- Provided by publisher.

"Hope for overcoming teacher burnout, from a mindfulness expert. Stress and burnout are eroding teachers' motivation, performance, quality of classroom interactions, and relationships with students, as well as their commitment to the profession. Principals are leaving in droves, and teacher shortages are becoming the new normal. Our teachers are underappreciated and our schools underresourced. But, as the author of Mindfulness for Teachers and The...

"An essential guide to using social and emotional assessment in support of teaching and learning. Assessing children's social and emotional learning skills is a critical and underappreciated element of all SEL programming. This book provides educators with practical information that they can use to clarify their assessment goals, identify viable assessment options that meet their needs, and understand and use assessment data to inform their practice...

"The book's purpose is to describe and explain how a systematic approach to problem-solving (i.e., the Systematic Supports Planning Process or SSPP) can be used by special educators in collaboration with general education teachers that results in the identification and arrangement of personalized supports that enhance the learning outcomes and the participation of students with IEPs in general education classrooms"--