What About the Adolescents Who Struggle . . . or Just Don't Care?
The ideal? Newly minted high school graduates all across the nation, each one a complex text genius, a writer and analytic thinker beyond compare. All on to glorious colleges and careers, thanks to the Common Core. The reality? The 1.3 million students who fail to graduate from high school each year and the hundreds of thousands more who either gave up or lost interest long ago . . . The reality is why Common Core CPR is needed. Urgently. Because if we continue to insist that all students meet expectations that are well beyond their abilities and mindsets, these kids will only decline faster. We must be brave enough-and trained enough-to cast aside what we know harms students and apply with renewed vigour the teaching methods we know work. Releah Lent and Barry Gilmore rise to the challenge, and there are no two authors better equipped to do so. They embrace what is best about the standards-their emphasis on active, authentic learning-and then explicitly show teachers how to connect these ideal outcomes to practical classroom strategies, detailing the day-to-day teaching that can coax reluctant learners into engagement and achievement. You'll learn how to: * Consider choice and relevance in every assignment * Plan and spot opportunities for success * Scaffold students' comprehension of complex fiction and nonfiction texts * Model close reading through thoughtful questioning * Teach students to use evidence in reading, writing, speaking, and reflection
The implementation of the Common Core standards is already in full-swing in many of the US public schools. Educators must be trained in how to teach to the new standards for ELA and mathematics, which were designed to be more rigorous and to better prepare students for college and the workplace. For teachers who work with the millions of English learners, the shift to the common standards is even more daunting. This reader-friendly book (and its companion volume for K-5 educators) provides clear guidance on how to make the standards accessible to ELLs and other at-risk learners. The book is grounded in the four ELA strands and the authors offer clear explanations of the expectations of the CCSS as well as a range of essential instructional strategies educators will need to implement when they work with the not so common learner.
The strategies you need to teach common standards to diverse learners The elementary years are a critical opportunity to help students of all backgrounds meet the demands of the Common Core Standards. In this realistic, thorough book, Maria Dove and Andrea Honigsfield show how to help every K-5 student, including English Learners, students with disabilities, speakers of nonstandard English, and other struggling learners, meet the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts (ELA). Educators will find an adaptable approach that ensures all students develop lasting language skills. This resource * Familiarizes readers with each of the Common Core's 32 ELA anchor standards* Outlines the specific skills that students need to master each standard* Presents a wealth of flexible teaching strategies and instructional tools aligned to each anchor standard * Includes guidance on collaboration and co-teaching for student success Common Core for the Not-So-Common Learner is the standards-based ELA resource that elementary teachers have been waiting for! "Each anchor standard in all five domains is fully explained with practical, engaging activities that can add fun and learning to any classroom. Readers will feel supported and energized for the challenges ahead, with a toolkit for meeting the needs of all learners." -Elizabeth Gennosa, English/AIS Teacher Sagamore Middle School, Holtsville, NY "Here's a resource that will make your teaching life easier and support those learners in your classroom who worry you the most." -Dolores Hennessy, Reading Specialist Hill and Plain School, New Milford, CT
"It covers more practical information than I've seen compiled anywhere else." --Deborah Gordon, Math Teacher, K-6 Madison School District, Phoenix, AZ "A great reference no matter how long you have taught." --Katina Keener, Second Grade Teacher Gloucester County Schools, VA "The organization and layout make it the perfect 'go-to' guide for virtually any problem. This book will revolutionize my management methods." --Amy M. Turkowski, Student Teacher Clement Avenue School, Racine, WI Simple solutions and strategies for successful classroom management! Through humor, drawings, and a conversational narrative voice, veteran educators Jill A. Lindberg and April M. Swick offer new teachers, teacher trainers, and mentor teachers this comprehensive collection of easy-to-implement classroom management strategies ready for use in a variety of classroom settings. Taking a nuts-and-bolts approach, this revised and updated second edition expands the original reader-friendly bestseller featuring invaluable, quick-reference insights into the most common issues and concerns faced by all teachers. Special highlights include: More than 70 classroom strategies that need five steps or fewer Proven tactics for working with diverse learners in inclusive classrooms "IDEA" sections throughout that customize strategies for learners with special needs "Light Bulb" sections that highlight strategies for K-1 students New to this edition are practical techniques for successfully managing standardized testing, Internet safety, email and cell phones, classroom hygiene, parent-teacher relationships, and more!
"It covers more practical information than I've seen compiled anywhere else." --Deborah Gordon, Math Teacher, K-6 Madison School District, Phoenix, AZ "A great reference no matter how long you have taught." --Katina Keener, Second Grade Teacher Gloucester County Schools, VA "The organization and layout make it the perfect 'go-to' guide for virtually any problem. This book will revolutionize my management methods." --Amy M. Turkowski, Student Teacher Clement Avenue School, Racine, WI Simple solutions and strategies for successful classroom management! Through humor, drawings, and a conversational narrative voice, veteran educators Jill A. Lindberg and April M. Swick offer new teachers, teacher trainers, and mentor teachers this comprehensive collection of easy-to-implement classroom management strategies ready for use in a variety of classroom settings. Taking a nuts-and-bolts approach, this revised and updated second edition expands the original reader-friendly bestseller featuring invaluable, quick-reference insights into the most common issues and concerns faced by all teachers. Special highlights include: More than 70 classroom strategies that need five steps or fewer Proven tactics for working with diverse learners in inclusive classrooms "IDEA" sections throughout that customize strategies for learners with special needs "Light Bulb" sections that highlight strategies for K-1 students New to this edition are practical techniques for successfully managing standardized testing, Internet safety, email and cell phones, classroom hygiene, parent-teacher relationships, and more!
By the authors of the best-selling Common-Sense Classroom Management for teachers in K-6 classrooms, this new guide to classroom management will be an indispensable resource for new teachers, teacher trainers, and mentor teachers in secondary schools. Covering more than 65 best practices for managing the typical school day, the authors use a ......
"A great resource for new teachers and veterans . . . full of tips and ideas that any teacher can use to prevent problems from occurring. [It] should be in every special education classroom." -Therese Kwiatkowski, Director of Special Education Cooperative Educational Service Agency "As a former special education teacher, I highly recommend this book for all those who want to be more effective in every aspect of their work. All of the special education teachers at my school will have copies of this practical guide." -Marybeth Sandvig, Principal Manitoba K-8 School, Milwaukee, WI Special help for special education teachers means special success for students! Do you have too many IEPs on your desk? Is it five o'clock and do you still need to contact parents, social workers, and general education co-teachers? Teachers new to special education often feel overwhelmed at the amount of additional planning and information management required. This practical guide shows you how to shape the structure of the teaching day to ensure that learners with special needs experience success. It includes simple teacher-tested, easy-to-implement strategies needing 5 steps or fewer to: Organize students to make the most of the time you have with them Use incentive programs and meaningful consequences to achieve desired behaviors Coordinate with co-teachers, general education teachers, and staff to maximize your efforts When the key paperwork is at your fingertips, the lesson plan is prepared, and the to-do list is written, you will find more time in your day for what's most important-your students!
"A great resource for new teachers and veterans . . . full of tips and ideas that any teacher can use to prevent problems from occurring. [It] should be in every special education classroom." -Therese Kwiatkowski, Director of Special Education Cooperative Educational Service Agency "As a former special education teacher, I highly recommend this book for all those who want to be more effective in every aspect of their work. All of the special education teachers at my school will have copies of this practical guide." -Marybeth Sandvig, Principal Manitoba K-8 School, Milwaukee, WI Special help for special education teachers means special success for students! Do you have too many IEPs on your desk? Is it five o'clock and do you still need to contact parents, social workers, and general education co-teachers? Teachers new to special education often feel overwhelmed at the amount of additional planning and information management required. This practical guide shows you how to shape the structure of the teaching day to ensure that learners with special needs experience success. It includes simple teacher-tested, easy-to-implement strategies needing 5 steps or fewer to: Organize students to make the most of the time you have with them Use incentive programs and meaningful consequences to achieve desired behaviors Coordinate with co-teachers, general education teachers, and staff to maximize your efforts When the key paperwork is at your fingertips, the lesson plan is prepared, and the to-do list is written, you will find more time in your day for what's most important-your students!
"Teachers will love the straightforward, practical information. The topics and strategies are excellent." -Debi Gartland, Professor of Special Education, Towson University "Impressive. Pinpoints current classroom issues and offers direct problem-solving approaches. This easy-to-implement resource, with its organized chapter outlines and well-crafted format, is flexible and adaptable to any grade, subject, or ability level." -Erin Ann Witty, Special Education Teacher, Milwaukee Public Schools, WI "Provides great insight for developing and organizing your overall daily routine, planning, and teaching." -Mariann C. Carter, Exceptional Needs Specialist, South Carolina Department of Education "A valuable reference for any special education teacher. With a focus on classroom management, the guide covers all aspects of teaching, from paperwork to professional relationships. New and veteran teachers will find indispensable resources to improve their practice and enrich their learning." -Peggy Holtman, Special Education Supervisor, Milwaukee Public Schools, WI Special education teaching strategies in a no-nonsense format! If you're a teacher new to special education, this book is for you! This newest Common-Sense Classroom Management guide addresses the most critical challenges that arise when teaching adolescent learners with special needs. In this flexible and easy-to-implement resource, educators will find 80 concise and teacher-tested strategies. Each strategy works in five steps or fewer, helping special educators feel competent and confident about working with coteachers, teacher aides, support staff, administrators, and families. The authors, all special education experts, provide practical assistance with: Specially designed instruction and student organization to make teaching more effective Legal responsibilities aligned with IDEIA and NCLB requirements Positive behavioral supports, including incentive programs and meaningful consequences Ideal for teachers new to special education, teacher trainers, and teacher mentors, this resource provides a clear-sighted focus to help you shape the structure of each teaching day and ensure success for all your learners with special needs!
