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Educators, parents, and those who work with middle school students
in various settings will find this book to be a valuable addition
to their library. Early adolescence is a time of tremendous change
with the potential for positive development in the academic,
social, and emotional domains; yet, often this age group struggles
to adjust to the transition of middle school and the tasks that are
required to be successful there. The authors -- both of whom are
seasoned educators and administrators -- cover a variety of topics
germane to positive development. These include social and emotional
development, current research on the adolescent brain, and the
academic challenges of entering middle school. There are also
chapters on contemporary issues such as bullying, social media, and
inclusive leadership. Parents will find suggestions for how to
support their middle school child, and educators will discover a
wealth of best practices to incorporate into their interactions
with early adolescents and their families.
Superintendents, central office administrators, principals, school
board members and students in the field of education will find this
book to be useful in guiding their own professional development and
practice. The authors cover a variety of useful topics in special
education, ranging from finances, how to systematically monitor the
assignment of paraprofessionals, and transportation, to legal
considerations and methods of promoting parent engagement.
Co-editors Bittel and Young invited seasoned educators and
professionals to share their expertise in a wide range of important
subjects that collectively promote an understanding of how to
transform special education programs and service delivery in public
school settings. Chapter topics were intentionally selected to
address the common special education program challenges facing
school superintendents; and the focus throughout this book was on
providing practical suggestions to improve actual practice. As
such, current and aspiring educational leaders and policy-makers
who are interested in learning more about how to successfully
tackle some of the more complex challenges in special education
while find this book to be an invaluable resource.
Ask teachers why they have pursued a career in education and they
are likely to mention a strong desire to make a difference in the
lives of children or suggest that teaching was a calling not just a
job. Research shows that in addition to these reasons, teachers
also indicated that they joined the academic ranks to share a deep
interest in a particular subject area, to work with students of
different backgrounds and abilities, or to engage students in
creative ways. For these reasons, and many more, Guardians of the
Next Generation: Igniting the Passion for High Quality Teaching,
addresses the very heart of what helps teachers to make learning
meaningful to children.
Designed to be a valuable resource, this book provides educators,
administrators, practitioners, and families with a clear
understanding of how to meet the instructional, emotional, and
social needs of students with learning disabilities. Readers will
benefit from the extensive research provided and will gain an
appreciation for the importance of collaboration, creating safe and
supportive learning environments, as well as effectively
implementing interventions.
This book is designed to be a valuable resource for all educators
who seek to gain a better understanding of learning disabilities,
effective classroom practices, and meeting the instructional,
emotional, and social needs of struggling students. Educators will
benefit from the extensive research provided in the book and they
will gain a thorough understanding of the importance of creating,
supporting, and maintaining valuable interventions and how to do so
effectively.
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