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Handbook on the Science of Early Literacy

Handbook on the Science of Early Literacy

Synthesizing the best current knowledge about early literacy this comprehensive handbook brings together leading researchers from multiple disciplines. The volume identifies the instructional methods and areas of focus shown to be most effective for promoting young children's (PreK-2) growth in reading writing oral language and the connections among them. In 33 chapters the Handbook covers conceptual foundations; development and instruction of both code- and meaning-related literacy skills; professional development and family engagement; supporting equity across populations; and learning beyond traditional boundaries including digital and out-of-school contexts. Highlighted throughout are issues around access to high-quality instruction working with multilingual populations and data-based decision making and interventions. | Handbook on the Science of Early Literacy

GBP 70.99
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Children's Literature in the Reading Program Engaging Young Readers in the 21st Century

Children's Literature in the Reading Program Engaging Young Readers in the 21st Century

This indispensable teacher resource and course text now revised and updated addresses the whats whys and how-tos of incorporating outstanding children's literature into the K-8 reading program. A strong emphasis on diverse literature is woven throughout the fifth edition with chapters emphasizing the need for books that reflect their readers and presenting dozens of carefully reviewed books that teachers will be eager to use in the classroom. Leading authorities provide advice on selecting texts building core literacy and literary skills supporting struggling readers and maximizing engagement. The volume offers proven strategies for teaching specific genres and formats such as fiction nonfiction picturebooks graphic novels biographies and poetry. This title is a copublication with the International Literacy Association. New to This Edition *Many new teaching ideas and book recommendations with an increased focus on culturally diverse literature. *Scope expanded from K-5 to K-8. *Chapter on using read-alouds and silent reading. *Chapters on diverse literature about the arts and on transitional chapter books. *Chapter on engaging struggling readers with authentic reading experiences. | Children's Literature in the Reading Program Engaging Young Readers in the 21st Century

GBP 29.99
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Handbook of Research on Reading Comprehension

Handbook of Research on Reading Comprehension

This esteemed reference work and professional resource now substantially revised integrates classic and cutting-edge research on how children and adolescents make meaning from text. The comprehension tasks and challenges facing students at different grade levels are explored with attention to multiple text types and reading purposes. Preeminent researchers offer a range of perspectives-cognitive neuroscientific sociocultural pedagogical and technological-on key aspects of comprehension. Effective approaches to assessment instruction and intervention are reviewed. The volume also addresses issues in teaching specific populations including struggling readers and English language learners. New to This Edition *A decade's worth of significant research advances are reflected in 10 entirely new chapters. *Revised throughout to incorporate new studies and timely topics: the expanding role of technology changing school populations the Common Core standards international research and more. *Chapters on graphic scientific and multiple digital texts. *Chapters on fluency professional learning and literacy coaching. | Handbook of Research on Reading Comprehension

GBP 79.99
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Making Room for the Disavowed Reclaiming the Self in Psychotherapy

Making Room for the Disavowed Reclaiming the Self in Psychotherapy

In this uniquely integrative book Paul L. Wachtel describes powerful clinical strategies to make roomfor aspects of the self that were sidetracked in the course of development. Wachtel explores how early attachment experiences can lead people to turn away from certain thoughts and feelings building a sense of self and ways of interacting on only a limited range of adaptive resources. His approach draws on psychodynamic humanistic systemic and acceptance-centered cognitive-behavioral perspectives as well as attention to the impact of race class and culture. Filled with rich case material the book illuminates how a therapeutic approach anchored in the present can help heal the wounds of the past. | Making Room for the Disavowed Reclaiming the Self in Psychotherapy

GBP 40.99
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The Human Frontal Lobes

The Human Frontal Lobes

This authoritative work now thoroughly revised has given thousands of clinicians students and researchers a state-of-the-art understanding of the human frontal lobes-the large brain region that plays a critical role in behavior cognition health and disease. Leading experts from multiple disciplines address the anatomy and chemistry of the frontal cortex neuropsychological assessments of capabilities unique to the frontal lobes the nature of (and possible treatment avenues for) frontotemporal dementia and related conditions and implications for understanding and treating neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia mania and depression. Illustrations include eight pages in full color. New to This Edition: *Reflects a decade of important research advances in such areas as functional connectivity mapping of frontal and frontal-subcortical circuits. *Incorporates significant new information on frontotemporal dementia and other neurological disorders. *Expanded section on neuropsychiatric disorders with new chapters on apathy dissociative states and antisocial behavior. *Chapters on salience networks normal brain aging white matter diseases and clinical trials. *Increased attention to brain processes involved in moral reasoning empathy decision making and other key human capabilities.

GBP 91.99
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DSM-5 Diagnosis in the Schools

DSM-5 Diagnosis in the Schools

This key resource helps practitioners optimize their diagnostic practices in PreK-12 settings. Now significantly revised for DSM-5 the book cuts through the overwhelming length and complexity of the diagnostic manual by focusing thematically on the most common child and adolescent concerns. Tips are provided for diagnostic decision making and coding and technical terms are demystified. Emphasis is given to using diagnosis as a foundation for effective intervention. The book highlights links to special education eligibility under IDEA and discusses ethical and professional issues in school-based assessment. New to This Edition *Revised throughout for DSM-5. *Restructured chapters on learning communication and motor problems; mood problems; anxiety problems; conduct problems; and impulse-control problems. *Updated content on IDEA 2004. *Notes encapsulating changes to each set of diagnostic criteria for those familiar with the prior DSM. *Author Commentary sidebars sharing clinical insights and experiences. | DSM-5® Diagnosis in the Schools

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The Theory and Practice of Item Response Theory

The Theory and Practice of Item Response Theory

Noted for addressing both the "hows" and "whys" of item response theory (IRT) this text has been revised and updated with the latest techniques (multilevel models mixed models and more) and software packages. Simple to more complex models are covered in consistently formatted chapters that build sequentially. The book takes the reader from model development through the fit analysis and interpretation phases that would be performed in practice. To facilitate understanding common data sets are used across chapters with the examples worked through for increasingly complex models. Exemplary model applications include free (BIGSTEPS NOHARM Facets R packages) and commercial (BILOG-MG flexMIRT SAS WINMIRA SPSS SYSTAT) software packages. The companion website provides data files and online-only appendices. New to This Edition *Chapter on multilevel models. *New material on loglinear models mixed models the linear logistic trait model and fit statistics. *Many additional worked-through examples. *Updated guidance on software; now includes R SAS and flexMIRT. | The Theory and Practice of Item Response Theory

GBP 65.99
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The RTI Approach to Evaluating Learning Disabilities Second Edition

The RTI Approach to Evaluating Learning Disabilities Second Edition

From leading authorities this indispensable work is now in a revised and expanded second edition presenting state-of-the-art tools and procedures for practitioners. The book shows how to use response to intervention (RTI) to evaluate K-12 students for specific learning disabilities (SLD). The second edition gives increased attention to optimizing the instructional environment in the context of a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS). Procedures are described for screening at-risk students; using RTI to intensify instruction in reading writing and math; identifying SLD; determining eligibility for special education; and planning individualized education programs. Case examples and pointers for practice are woven throughout. In a convenient large-size format the book includes reproducible tools that can be downloaded and printed for repeated use. New to This Edition *Incorporates contemporary perspectives on SLD upgraded procedures for implementing an MTSS new approaches to measuring RTI and enhancements in using classroom observations. *Chapter on best practices in academic screening including important dos and don'ts. *Separate chapters on using RTI for reading written expression and mathematics. *Chapter on RTI and special education law focusing on what practitioners need to know. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas. | The RTI Approach to Evaluating Learning Disabilities Second Edition

GBP 31.99
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Smart but Scattered-and Stalled 10 Steps to Help Young Adults Use Their Executive Skills to Set Goals Make a Plan and Successfully Leave the Nest

Smart but Scattered-and Stalled 10 Steps to Help Young Adults Use Their Executive Skills to Set Goals Make a Plan and Successfully Leave the Nest

Whether you're a young adult who is stalled on the journey to independence-or a concerned parent still sharing the family nest-this compassionate book is for you. Providing a fresh perspective on the causes of failure to launch the expert authors present a 10-step plan that helps grown kids and parents work together to achieve liftoff. Learn why brain-based executive skills such as planning organization and time management are so important to success and what you can do to strengthen them. You get downloadable practical tools for figuring out what areas to target building skills identifying a desired career path and making a customized action plan. Vivid stories of other families navigating the same challenges (including father and son Richard and Colin Guare) reveal what kind of parental support is productive-and when to let go. | Smart but Scattered-and Stalled 10 Steps to Help Young Adults Use Their Executive Skills to Set Goals Make a Plan and Successfully Leave the Nest

GBP 14.99
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Lenses on Reading Third Edition An Introduction to Theories and Models

Lenses on Reading Third Edition An Introduction to Theories and Models

Widely adopted as an ideal introduction to the major models of reading this text guides students to understand and facilitate children's literacy development. Coverage encompasses the full range of theories that have informed reading instruction and research from classical thinking to contemporary cognitive social learning physiological and affective perspectives. Readers learn how theory shapes instructional decision making and how to critically evaluate the assumptions and beliefs that underlie their own teaching. Pedagogical features include framing and discussion questions learning activities teacher anecdotes classroom applications and examples of research studies grounded in each approach. New to This Edition *Chapter on physiological foundations of reading development including the impact of nutrition sleep and exercise. *Chapter on affective/emotional perspectives such as the role of engagement and teacher-student relationships. *Additional social learning perspectives: Critical Race Theory and Multiliteracies Theory. *All chapters updated with the latest research; many new teacher anecdotes added. | Lenses on Reading Third Edition An Introduction to Theories and Models

GBP 32.99
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The Lost Art of Listening Third Edition How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships

The Lost Art of Listening Third Edition How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships

That isn't what I meant! Truly listening and being heard is far from simple even between people who care about each other. This perennial bestseller-now revised and updated for the digital age-analyzes how any conversation can go off the rails and provides essential skills for building mutual understanding. Thoughtful witty and empathic the book is filled with vivid stories of couples coworkers friends and family working through tough emotions and navigating differences of all kinds. Learn ways you can: *Hear what people mean not just what they say. *Share a difference of opinion without sounding dismissive. *Encourage uncommunicative people to open up. *Make sure both sides get heard in heated discussions. *Get through to someone who never seems to listen. *Ask for support without getting unwanted advice. *Reduce miscommunication in texts and online. From renowned therapist Michael P. Nichols and new coauthor Martha B. Straus the third edition reflects the huge impact of technology and social media on relationships and gives advice for talking to loved ones across social and political divides | The Lost Art of Listening Third Edition How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships

GBP 14.99
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The Psychology of Religion An Empirical Approach

The Psychology of Religion An Empirical Approach

Keeping up with the rapidly growing research base the leading graduate-level psychology of religion text is now in a fully updated fifth edition. It takes a balanced empirically driven approach to understanding the role of religion in individual functioning and social behavior. Integrating research on numerous different faith traditions the book addresses the quest for meaning; links between religion and biology; religious thought belief and behavior across the lifespan; experiential dimensions of religion and spirituality; the social psychology of religious organizations; and connections to coping adjustment and mental disorder. Chapter-opening quotations and topical research boxes enhance the readability of this highly instructive text. New to This Edition *New topics: cognitive science of religion; religion and violence; and groups that advocate terrorist tactics. *The latest empirical findings including hundreds of new references. *Expanded discussion of atheism and varieties of nonbelief. *More research on religions outside the Judeo-Christian tradition particularly Islam. *State-of-the-art research methods including techniques for assessing neurological states. | The Psychology of Religion An Empirical Approach

GBP 70.99
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Emotional Development across the Lifespan

Emotional Development across the Lifespan

Unique in its dual focus on emotion and lifespan development this text weaves together theory research and practical clinical implications for fostering children's emotional well-being. The author examines how emotions are experienced expressed understood and regulated from infancy through later adulthood surveying both typical and atypical development. For each stage chapters highlight the interrelated influences of temperament neurobiology and the social environment and distinguish universal processes from those that vary across cultures. The book presents current knowledge about specific emotions probes the causes and consequences of emotional maladjustment and reviews evidence-based and promising interventions. Innovative methods examples and meta-analyses are described; key terms are defined within chapters and in an end-of-book glossary. | Emotional Development across the Lifespan

GBP 37.99
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Emotional Development across the Lifespan

Emotional Development across the Lifespan

Unique in its dual focus on emotion and lifespan development this text weaves together theory research and practical clinical implications for fostering children's emotional well-being. The author examines how emotions are experienced expressed understood and regulated from infancy through later adulthood surveying both typical and atypical development. For each stage chapters highlight the interrelated influences of temperament neurobiology and the social environment and distinguish universal processes from those that vary across cultures. The book presents current knowledge about specific emotions probes the causes and consequences of emotional maladjustment and reviews evidence-based and promising interventions. Innovative methods examples and meta-analyses are described; key terms are defined within chapters and in an end-of-book glossary. | Emotional Development across the Lifespan

GBP 56.99
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The Geography of Urban Transportation

The Geography of Urban Transportation

A comprehensive update the fourth edition of this leading text features numerous chapters by new authors addressing the latest trends and topics in the field. The book presents the foundational concepts and methodological tools that readers need in order to engage with today's pressing urban transportation policy issues. Coverage encompasses passenger and freight dynamics in the American metropolis; the local and regional transportation planning process; and questions related to public transit land use social equity and environmental justice energy consumption air pollution transportation finance sustainability and more. Among the student-friendly features are special-topic boxes delving into key issues and 87 instructive figures including eight color plates. New to This Edition *Extensively revised coverage of information and communication technologies urban freight travel behaviors and regional transportation planning. *Engaging discussions of current topics: smartphone travel tracking Uber car and bike sharing food deserts biofuels and more. *Heightened focus on climate change. *Reflects over a decade of policy changes technological advances and emergent ideas and findings in the field. *Most of the figures and special-topic boxes are new. | The Geography of Urban Transportation

GBP 62.99
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Essential Skills in Family Therapy From the First Interview to Termination

Essential Skills in Family Therapy From the First Interview to Termination

Many students and beginning clinicians have relied on this engaging authoritative text-now revised and expanded-to hit the ground running in real-world clinical practice. Focusing on what works the authors show how to flexibly draw on multiple theories and techniques to conduct comprehensive assessments develop collaborative treatment plans and intervene effectively for frequently encountered clinical concerns. Mental health skills needed by all therapists are interwoven with state-of-the-art family therapy knowledge. Illustrated with instructive case examples and vignettes the book helps the reader navigate typical dilemmas and troubleshoot when treatment gets “stuck. ” New to This Edition *Discussions of addictive behaviors (pornography gambling video games social media); children's brain development; premarital counseling; divorce therapy; preventing premature terminations; and uses of technology in clinical practice. *Chapter on working with older adults and their caregivers. *Revised throughout with current research and evidence-based practice recommendations. *Extensively rewritten chapter on treatment planning. *Chapter-opening vignettes plus new and revised case examples throughout. *New assessment resources including an Appendix on screening instruments. See also the authors' Essential Assessment Skills for Couple and Family Therapists which shows how to weave assessment into all phases of therapy and Clinician's Guide to Research Methods in Family Therapy. | Essential Skills in Family Therapy From the First Interview to Termination

GBP 43.99
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The Developing Mind How Relationships and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We Are

The Developing Mind How Relationships and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We Are

This highly influential work-now in a revised and expanded third edition incorporating major advances in the field-gives clinicians educators and students a new understanding of what the mind is how it grows and how to promote healthy development and resilience. Daniel J. Siegel synthesizes cutting-edge research from multiple disciplines revealing the ways in which neural processes are fundamentally shaped by interpersonal relationships throughout life. And even when early experiences are not optimal building deeper connections to other people and to one's own internal experience remains a powerful resource for growth. Professors praise the book’s utility in courses from developmental psychology and child development to neuroscience and counseling. New to This Edition *Incorporates findings from a huge body of recent research; over 1 000 citations added. *Revisits and refines the core hypotheses of interpersonal neurobiology. *Chapter on the experience of belonging and the development of identity. *New or expanded discussions of behavioral epigenetics the default mode network of the brain social neuroscience cultural and gender issues theory of mind the Wheel of Awareness contemplative practice the science of consciousness and more. | The Developing Mind How Relationships and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We Are

GBP 49.99
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The Development of Emotional Competence in Young Children

The Development of Emotional Competence in Young Children

This engaging authoritative text synthesizes a vast body of research on how young children develop the ability to understand express and manage their emotions as well as the impact of these capacities on relationships school readiness and overall well-being. Illustrated with vivid vignettes the book explains specific ways that parents teachers and education systems can foster or hinder emotional competence and reviews relevant assessments and interventions. Compelling topics include emotion regulation as both product and process cultural variations in emotion socialization the expression of empathy and self-conscious emotions risk factors for delays in emotional development and connections between emotional competence and social–emotional learning (SEL). Almost entirely new this book replaces Susanne A. Denham's influential earlier work Emotional Development in Young Children. | The Development of Emotional Competence in Young Children

GBP 37.99
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Taking Charge of ADHD Fourth Edition The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents

Taking Charge of ADHD Fourth Edition The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents

The leading parent resource about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its treatment has now been revised and updated with the latest information and resources. Prominent authority Russell A. Barkley compassionately guides you to: *Understand why kids with ADHD act the way they do. *Get an accurate diagnosis. *Work with school and health care professionals to find needed support. *Implement a proven eight-step behavior management plan. *Build your child's academic and social skills. *Restore harmony at home. New to the fourth edition are a chapter on health risks associated with ADHD the latest information on the causes of the disorder current facts on medications a new discussion of sibling issues advice for parents who might have ADHD themselves downloadable practical tools and much more. | Taking Charge of ADHD Fourth Edition The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents

GBP 18.99
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Compassion for Couples Building the Skills of Loving Connection

Compassion for Couples Building the Skills of Loving Connection

How resilient is your relationship? Do you and your partner go into "reactivity mode" when a conflict arises? Do you wish you were closer and more connected? We all need healthy secure relationships in order to thrive/m-/but they can be hard to build and maintain. Where do you start? According to marriage and family therapist Michelle Becker the answer is with yourself. By learning to practice self-compassion you are better able to respond to your partner with love and acceptance/m-/even when they inevitably cannot meet your every need. This caring and insightful guide shows you how to stop defaulting to feelings of annoyance disappointment or detachment. Instead using techniques from Becker’s renowned Compassion for Couples program (plus guided meditation practices with accompanying audio downloads) you will learn mindfulness compassion and other skills that bring you closer to your partner and enrich your lives together. For happy couples looking to strengthen their relationship or those facing obstacles Becker leads the way to greater trust mutual understanding and a renewed sense of warmth. | Compassion for Couples Building the Skills of Loving Connection

GBP 14.99
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Bayesian Statistics for the Social Sciences Second Edition

Bayesian Statistics for the Social Sciences Second Edition

The second edition of this practical book equips social science researchers to apply the latest Bayesian methodologies to their data analysis problems. It includes new chapters on model uncertainty Bayesian variable selection and sparsity and Bayesian workflow for statistical modeling. Clearly explaining frequentist and epistemic probability and prior distributions the second edition emphasizes use of the open-source RStan software package. The text covers Hamiltonian Monte Carlo Bayesian linear regression and generalized linear models model evaluation and comparison multilevel modeling models for continuous and categorical latent variables missing data and more. Concepts are fully illustrated with worked-through examples from large-scale educational and social science databases such as the Program for International Student Assessment and the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study. Annotated RStan code appears in screened boxes; the companion website (www. guilford. com/kaplan-materials) provides data sets and code for the book's examples. New to This Edition *Utilizes the R interface to Stan-faster and more stable than previously available Bayesian software-for most of the applications discussed. *Coverage of Hamiltonian MC; Cromwell’s rule; Jeffreys' prior; the LKJ prior for correlation matrices; model evaluation and model comparison with a critique of the Bayesian information criterion; variational Bayes as an alternative to Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) sampling; and other new topics. *Chapters on Bayesian variable selection and sparsity model uncertainty and model averaging and Bayesian workflow for statistical modeling. | Bayesian Statistics for the Social Sciences Second Edition

GBP 57.99
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Leaving It at the Office A Guide to Psychotherapist Self-Care

Leaving It at the Office A Guide to Psychotherapist Self-Care

Mental health professionals provide better care to their clients when they care for themselves. This acclaimed highly practical guide-now revised and expanded with even more self-care strategies-helps busy psychotherapists balance their personal and professional lives. The book presents 13 research-informed self-care strategies and offers concrete methods for integrating them into daily life. Featuring examples and insights from master therapists every chapter concludes with a self-care checklist. Infused with a positive message of self-renewal and growth the book shows clinicians how to leave distress at the office and tend actively to their physical emotional and spiritual needs. New to This Edition *Chapter on mindfulness and self-compassion. *Increased emphasis on simple real-time self-care activities. *New examples from additional master therapists and hundreds of workshop participants. *Up-to-date research findings on therapist stress and resilience. *Discussions of competence constellations building on self-care strengths moral stress deliberate practice presession preparation journaling and multiculturalism. | Leaving It at the Office A Guide to Psychotherapist Self-Care

GBP 29.99
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Experiencing Compassion-Focused Therapy from the Inside Out

Experiencing Compassion-Focused Therapy from the Inside Out

For therapists wishing to build their skills in compassion-focused therapy (CFT) this powerful workbook presents a unique evidence-based training approach. Self-practice/self-reflection (SP/SR) enables therapists to apply CFT techniques to themselves and reflect on the experience as they work through 34 brief carefully crafted modules. The authors are master trainers who elucidate the multiple layers of CFT which integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy evolutionary science mindfulness and other approaches. Three extended therapist examples serve as companions throughout the SP/SR journey. In a large-size format for easy photocopying the volume includes 24 reproducible forms. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print most of the reproducible materials. | Experiencing Compassion-Focused Therapy from the Inside Out

GBP 32.99
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Early Intervention for Reading Difficulties Second Edition The Interactive Strategies Approach

Early Intervention for Reading Difficulties Second Edition The Interactive Strategies Approach

Grounded in a strong evidence base this indispensable practitioner guide and text has given thousands of teachers tools to support the literacy growth of beginning and struggling readers in grades K-2. The interactive strategies approach (ISA) is organized around core instructional goals related to enhancing word learning and comprehension of text. The book provides guidance for assessment and instruction in whole-class small-group and one-to-one settings using the curricular materials teachers already have. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print 26 reproducible forms in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Of special value the website also features nearly 200 pages of additional printable forms handouts and picture sorts that supplement the book's content. New to This Edition *Incorporates the latest research on literacy development and on the ISA. *Describes connections to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). *Explains how to use the ISA with English learners. *Chapter on fluency. *Expanded coverage of morphological knowledge. *Companion website with downloadable reproducible tools and extensive supplemental materials. See also Comprehensive Reading Intervention in Grades 3–8 by Lynn M. Gelzheiser Donna M. Scanlon Laura Hallgren-Flynn and Peggy Connors which presents the Interactive Strategies Approach-Extended (ISA-X) for intermediate and middle grade struggling readers. | Early Intervention for Reading Difficulties Second Edition The Interactive Strategies Approach

GBP 36.99
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Closing the Literacy Gap Accelerating the Progress of Underperforming Students

Closing the Literacy Gap Accelerating the Progress of Underperforming Students

Packed with practical tools this book provides K-6 educators with a research-based framework for accelerating the reading and writing growth of underperforming students. Strategies and resources are included for building foundational skills comprehension and vocabulary; engaging students with independent reading and periodicals; developing writing; and implementing tutoring and other extra supports. The book gives special attention to helping those most affected by the literacy gap-Black and Latinx students students living in poverty and students with reading disabilities. It describes dozens of high-quality intervention programs assessments activities and materials many of which can be accessed for free at the companion website. Reproducible forms and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. | Closing the Literacy Gap Accelerating the Progress of Underperforming Students

GBP 29.99
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