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How does early comprehension develop in young children, and how can we better prepare preschoolers to become successful readers? This important volume compiles today's best research on the often-overlooked topic of prereader comprehension: what we know about it now, and what we need to know to build a stronger foundation for children's future ......
Students in early childhood settings don't always get the benefits of shared book reading - a strategy proven to boost language skills and content knowledge. Prepare the next generation of teachers to make the most of shared reading with this accessible textbook, a complete guide to building vocabulary-rich science and social studies lessons and ......
The essential comprehensive textbook for preparing to teach literacy skills across content areas to students in grades 6-12. The perfect first text on adolescent literacy, this expertly organised volume covers all the fundamentals of how reading and writing skills develop in older students and how to teach literacy.
Essential for every school health office, this fully illustrated reference is the ultimate guide to caring for and supporting children with special health care needs in educational settings.
Interested in preschool inclusion, but not sure where to start? This introductory guide gathers everything you need to know to launch a successful inclusive early childhood program-and get critical buy-in from your whole staff. A must for leaders of early childhood programs, this reader-friendly primer reveals how inclusive education benefits all ......
Available in packages of 10 booklets, each with 6 observation sheets, 1 scoring summary sheet, and 8 note-taking pages, these are the forms needed to conduct the "Classroom Assessment Scoring System(r) (CLASS(r))" Infant observation. These forms are part the infant version of the trusted, widely used "CLASS" tool, the bestselling classroom ......
With the infant version of the trusted, widely used CLASS(TM) tool, early childhood programs have an accurate and reliable way to assess teacher-infant interactions, a primary component of positive early experiences. Developed for use with children from birth to 18 months, the CLASS(TM) Infant tool specifically focuses on how teachers engage with ......
How can today's educators teach academic content to students with moderate and severe developmental disabilities? This text has answers for K-12 teachers, straight from 37 experts in special and general education. This important text prepares teachers to ensure more inclusion, more advanced academic content, and more meaningful learning for their ......