For more than a decade, the widely used Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children has been helping early educators use research‐based practices to boost social‐emotional development. Now thereâ (TM)s a practical guide that makes it easier than ever to implement this highly effective framework in preschool classrooms.

Created by the Pyramid Model developers and experts with extensive training experience, this is the first book to provide a comprehensive, step‐by‐step overview of the Pyramid Model for children ages 2-5. Early childhood educators will get a complete overview of the framework, plus in‐depth guidance, evidence‐based strategies, and helpful checklists for implementing all tiers of the Pyramid Model: universal, targeted, and individualized.

Ideal for use in teacher trainings, preservice methods courses, and individual professional development, Unpacking the Pyramid Model will give current and future educators the foundational skills they need to promote positive behavior and build all young childrenâ (TM)s social‐emotional competence.

Learn how to use the Pyramid Model to:

• Construct a positive classroom environment that supports access and engagement for all students
• Develop predictable schedules and routines that maximize participation and learning
• Clearly define and teach behavior expectations and rules
• Deliver intentional, explicit instruction in social‐emotional competence
• Support smooth and streamlined transitions that prevent challenging behavior
• Create a culture of friendship and actively teach children friendship skills
• Teach children about emotions and help them develop a â oefeeling vocabulary⠝
• Give children the skills they need to solve interpersonal problems appropriately
• Provide individualized support for children with persistent challenging behavior

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Joan Sedita's innovative Writing Rope weaves multiple skills and strategies into five fundamentals of a comprehensive writing curriculum: critical thinking, syntax (sentences), text structure, writing craft, and transcription (spelling and handwriting). Teachers of Grades 4-8 will get crystal-clear guidelines that demystify the process of helping students learn to write and write to learn across academic content areas. And with dozens of included templates, handouts, and other resources--available for download online--teachers will have all the tools they need to design and deliver explicit, high-quality writing instruction.

Perfect for professional development, this invaluable planning guide will help teachers apply the science of reading to the skill of writing--and help students master a critically important aspect of literacy.

TEACHERS WILL:

• Learn the fundamentals of effective writing instruction. Get research-based background knowledge about writing development, the five components of the Writing Rope framework, the role of fluent transcription skills in proficient writing, and the intentional choices proficient writers make about writing craft.


• Apply evidence-based practices in the classroom. Teach essential skills all students must learn to become proficient writers, focusing on critical thinking strategies for generating ideas and gathering information before writing, strategies for each stage of the writing process, syntactic awareness and sentence writing, paragraph writing, and skillful structuring of different types of text.


• Help students write to learn. Teach students how to use writing to enhance their learning across different content areas. Learn how to plan effective writing assignments in different content areas, and explicitly teach students skills for summarizing texts and writing about narrative and expository text.

Solve serious behavior challenges in K-8 classrooms with the updated second edition of this bestselling book, your practical, user-friendly guide to the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model. Developed by highly respected experts on positive behavior support, this research-proven model gives your school team a step-by-step blueprint for reducing problems unresolved by typical behavior management strategies. You'll get explicit guidance and strategies for implementing all five steps of PTR: 1) teaming and goal-setting, 2) collecting data, 3) conducting a PTR Functional Behavioral Assessment, 4) developing a PTR behavior intervention plan, and 5) monitoring progress and making data-based decisions. Enhanced with new research on PTR and fresh content on timely topics like multi-tiered systems of support, this guidebook will help you resolve even the toughest behavior challenges--and improve social and academic outcomes for your whole class.

• proven effective by research and field testing in real classrooms--PTR was shown to reduce behavior problems and increase evidence of social skills and academic engagement
• structured and explicit, with five systematic steps that take you beyond tips and strategies
• consistent with positive behavior support and derived from the principles of applied behavior analysis
• easily adaptable to the needs and goals of each individual student
• effective for both typically developing students and learners with disabilities and other challenges

WHAT (TM)S NEW
New and enhanced material on:

• Using multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)
• Implementing evidence-based classroom strategies
• Becoming an effective team facilitator
• Collaborating as a strong, cohesive team
• Monitoring progress with the Individualized Behavior Rating Scale Tool
• Developing successful behavior intervention plans
• Creating useful task analyses
• Making data-based decisions

Comprehension is a primary ingredient of reading success--but most educators aren't taught how to deliver structured comprehension instruction in their classrooms. K-8 teachers will find the guidance they need in this groundbreaking professional resource from Nancy Hennessy, former IDA President and an expert on reading comprehension. Meticulously researched and masterfully organized, this book offers a clear blueprint for understanding the complexities of reading comprehension and delivering high-quality, evidence-based instruction that helps students construct meaning from challenging texts.

Aligned with the science of reading and IDA's Structured Literacy approach, this book is a must for in-service educators and an ideal supplement to pair with core literacy textbooks. Today's teachers will get the essential knowledge and practical tools they need to help every student become a proficient reader--and build a strong foundation for school success.

EDUCATORS WILL:

• Get critical background knowledge. Synthesizing decades of research on reading comprehension, this book provides educators with all the fundamentals they need to teach this key component of reading proficiency.
• Master the blueprint. Teachers will get a complete framework for organizing instruction, aligned with the language comprehension strands of Scarborough's Reading Rope. In-depth chapters are devoted to each facet of reading comprehension, including vocabulary, syntax and sentence comprehension, text structures, background knowledge, and levels of understanding and inference.
• Make it work in the classroom. Educators will find practical guidance and tools for planning their units and lessons, adapting to the needs of individual students, and assessing student progress. (An interactive book study guide makes this book easy to use as a professional development resource.)

PRACTICAL MATERIALS: To help them apply the science of reading comprehension and design high-quality instruction, teachers will get classroom activities, sample lesson plans, and questions that help them reflect on and strengthen their practices. The photocopiable teaching resources, including unit and lesson plan organizers, can be used again and again in the classroom.

Aligned with IDA's Knowledge and Practice Standards, this book prepares current and future educators to teach English learners the key components of language and literacy, as first described in the National Literacy Panel report. For each component, teachers will get a dedicated chapter with research-based insights on how to teach English learners, guidance on making connections across languages when teaching that component, and ready-to-use principles and strategies for instruction. Learning objectives, study questions, and extended application activities help educators grow their knowledge and apply it in their classrooms.

An essential text for courses on literacy foundations and biliteracy--and an ideal in-service professional development resource--this accessible book will give teachers the knowledge base they need to help English learners develop strong literacy skills and achieve academic success.

PREPARE TEACHERS TO:

• Enter their classroom with a full understanding of the language and literacy development of English learners
• Teach English learners the key components of language and literacy: phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, spelling, and writing skills
• Apply insights from current, reliable research on how best to teach English learners
• Use specific, evidence-based principles, strategies, activities, and sample teacherâ student dialogues to guide and strengthen instruction
• Leverage technology to adapt and enhance instruction for English learners

For two decades, Speech to Print has been a bestselling, widely adopted textbook on explicit, high-quality literacy instruction. Now the anticipated third edition is here, fully updated with ten years of new research, a complete package of supporting materials, and expanded guidance on the how of assessment and instruction in today's classrooms.

Filling a critical gap in teacher preparation courses, Speech to Print supplies K-12 educators with in-depth knowledge of the structure and function of language--fundamentals they need to deliver successful structured literacy instruction. Renowned literacy expert Louisa Cook Moats gives current and future teachers comprehensive, accurate, and accessible information on the underpinnings of language instruction, including:

• the history of the English language and its effect on spelling
• English phonology, including speech sounds and their distinctive features
• how print represents speech in English
• the morphological aspects of words
• syntax and its instruction
• how meaning is conveyed with language

WHAT'S NEW:

• New and expanded practical content on the how of language and reading instruction
• New and updated chapter exercises
• New faculty support materials
• More on key topics like program and curricula selection, frameworks for instructional planning, and problem solving when students are slow to respond to intervention
• More accessible, undergraduate-friendly tone and structure
• Additional graphics to illustrate key concepts

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Keep up with the latest on the highly respected multisensory teaching approach to literacy with this new fourth edition, a complete update of the bestselling textbook adopted in colleges and universities across the country. The most comprehensive text available on multisensory teaching, this book prepares today's educators to use specific evidence-based approaches that improve struggling students' language skills and academic outcomes in elementary through high school.

Educators will get rich background information on the systems and structures of the English language, plus a deep dive into the what and how of Structured Literacy Instruction. They'll also find practical strategies and guidelines on all aspects of language and literacy instruction, including planning effective lessons, connecting research with practice, conducting and interpreting assessment, understanding the emotional side of learning disabilities, and more. An essential reference and professional development resource to keep and use for years to come, this book gets educators ready to be thoughtful, skilled, and compassionate teachers of reading and language arts.

• New chapters on pre-kindergarten literacy, executive function, and math learning disabilities
• Content now aligns with the 2018 IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading and prepares students for the IDA certification exam
• Updated with the latest research in the field
• New insights and guidance on technology woven throughout the book
• Online companion materials and resources for many chapters
• More student-friendly features (see below)

STUDENT-FRIENDLY FEATURES: Chapters now include learning objectives, an end-of-chapter Knowledge and Skill Assessment, reflection questions interspersed throughout, and new vignettes and case studies. The online companion materials feature sample lesson plans, answer keys, and other resources for further reading and reference.

Listed by the National Council on Teacher Quality's 2020 Teacher Prep Review as one of 10 textbooks that comprehensively and rigorously cover the scientific basis and instructional elements of the five essential components of effective reading instruction

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After a universal screening assessment, how can K-6 educators translate the results into evidence-based instruction, targeted interventions, and improved reading outcomes? The timely new edition of this bestselling book has clear and practical answers. Fully updated with the latest reading research and models, this teacher-friendly planning guide matches the items of today's most popular reading assessments with Tiers 1, 2, and 3 interventions, strategies, and activities that help struggling readers succeed.

Aligned with the science of reading and extensively field tested, this guidebook is built around the National Reading Panel's big five ideas: phoneme awareness, phonics, fluency, reading comprehension, and vocabulary. Teachers will get a concise introduction to each component, assessment options for each, specific strategies for connecting assessment findings to lesson planning, and dozens of practice activities to incorporate into small-group and whole-group instruction. Packed with strategies, scenarios, and planning worksheets, this book helps classroom teachers and reading specialists take action after assessments, make data-driven decisions, and plan differentiated instruction that makes a real difference for struggling readers.

WHAT'S NEW

• New focus on today's most widely used assessments: DIBELS 8th Edition, Acadience Reading K-6, easyCBM, and aimswebPlus
• Convenient charts with clear summaries of the assessments
• 90+ new and updated activities specially designed for use with struggling readers during whole-class or small-group instruction
• Practical guidance on implementing instruction and intervention within MTSS
• Explicit connections to the science of reading, Structured Literacy, Scarborough's Reading Rope, and Ehri's phases of word reading development
• New online materials: a quick-reference Assessment Guide, a handy online resources list, and 20+ pages of downloadable worksheets, planning guides, and templates for classroom use

Grounded in the science of reading, this book is a practical field guide to intentional instruction that enhances reading comprehension skills for all learners. The activity book covers every section of the Blueprint: vocabulary, syntax and sentence comprehension, text structures, background knowledge, and levels of understanding and inference as well as expression of understanding. For each of these critical areas, this activity book gives educators:

• Clear and concise guidance on the what, why, and how of instruction
• Sample lesson plans that teachers can use as models for their own
• Instructional activities that help students build key skills needed for comprehension
• Ready-to-use tips for successful teaching
• Try This activities that help teachers reflect on and hone their instruction
• Supports for diverse learners, including students with learning disabilities and English language learners
• Reader-friendly definitions of important terms
• Links to multimedia content for further learning

Perfect for professional development, this hands-on resource can be studied by individual educators, discussed in small groups, or used as the focus for a training program or learning community. A must-have for current and future K-8 educators, reading specialists, and other practitioners, this activity book helps teachers apply their knowledge of structured comprehension instruction in their classrooms--and strengthen reading success for every learner.

An essential resource for educators, speech-language pathologist, and parents--and an ideal text for courses that cover literacy and significant disabilities--this book will help you ensure that all students have the reading and writing skills they need to unlock new opportunities and reach their potential.

READERS WILL:

• Discover 10 success factors for helping students with significant disabilities become literate


• Teach emergent readers and writers skillfully, with evidence-based strategies for shared and independent reading, early writing instruction, and alphabetic and phonological awareness


• Help students acquire conventional literacy skills, with adaptable strategies for teaching reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, decoding, and spelling


• Organize and deliver comprehensive literacy instruction in a variety of settings, both inside and outside of school


• Use assistive technology effectively to support reading, writing, and communication


• Engage and motivate students and make literacy instruction meaningful to their everyday lives

PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Sample teaching scenarios and dialogues, how-to strategies, and downloadable resources, including sample lessons, a quick-guide to key literacy terms, lesson sequences, and flowcharts to guide instruction.

What does a great paraprofessional need to know and do? You'll find real-world answers from two experts in the second edition of this bestselling guidebook. Passionate inclusion advocates Julie Causton and Kate MacLeod bring you a supremely practical guide to surviving and thriving as an integral part of your school's inclusive team. You'll get immediately applicable strategies for mastering every facet of your complex role: collaborating with other team members, selecting accommodations and modifications, facilitating peer connections, fading your support, and much more. And you'll find a treasure trove of tools--including activities, learning checks, reproducible templates, FAQs, and short to-do lists--to help you reflect on your practice and strengthen your daily work.

An essential hands-on guide for new and seasoned paraprofessionals--and a must-have for the educators and other professionals who support them--this empowering book takes the guesswork out of this critical classroom role so you can help students with disabilities reach their full potential.

WHAT'S NEW:

• New chapter on Respectful Support for Developing Student Independence
• More on key topics such as collaboration, presuming competence, and supporting social and academic success for students with diverse abilities
• New and updated research, practices, digital tools, resources, examples, quiz questions, and reflection activities throughout the book
• Package of online materials, including printable activities, forms, and worksheets

Get the corresponding Facilitator's Guide--Your one-stop resource for planning and delivering six 1-hour live or virtual training session on cricital topics, each aligned with one or more chapters from the book.

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Understand the science of reading and how to implement evidence-based instruction to increase the reading and writing achievement of pre-K-6 students, including those at risk for reading difficulties. Fully revised and updated, this core text covers the research base for structured literacy instruction and practical guidance on the essential components of literacy instruction: oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, handwriting, spelling, and writing.

Woven throughout this new edition are proven strategies for applying explicit, systematic instruction, including affirmative and corrective feedback, active engagement, effective practice, and ongoing assessment of student progress. Practical features such as instructional activities, scripted demonstrations of lessons, and online resources give readers explicit examples of how to translate the research into classroom instruction. Engaging, pragmatic, and accessible, this book is an essential text for preservice teacher candidates and a valuable resource for experienced teachers, teacher educators, administrators, and other professionals involved in teaching foundational literacy skills.

WHATâ (TM)S NEW:

• New chapters focused on: assessment basics- standards to guide instruction - development of social-emotional skills and early language - advanced word study - English learners - supportive technology - role of reflection in planning instruction
• Revised chapters on: foundational skills of literacy acquisition and instruction to develop phonological and phonemic awareness - basic phonics - beginning and advanced handwriting, spelling, composition, and strategic writing - fluency - vocabulary - comprehension - disciplinary literacy - integrated lesson plans
• New features: Reflect boxes that encourage critical thought - multiple-choice Knowledge Assessment questions - revised Application Activities - vignettes, case studies, numbered text boxes, and sample activities and scripts
• Updated information on: structured literacy - data-based decision making - MTSS - metacognitive awareness - formal and informal assessments to guide instruction - standards-based instruction including the Common Core State Standards and the Knowledge & Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading

ONLINE COMPANION MATERIALS: Online Resource Appendix addressing each topic, PowerPoint slides for each chapter, an answer key for the Knowledge Assessment questions, sample lesson plans, and sample syllabi for teacher educators.

Learn more about the new edition!

Watch a webcast with editors Martha Hougen, Ph.D. and Susan Smartt, Ph.D.

As in the previous editions, the exercises in the new workbook cover all the areas addressed in the textbook, including phonetics and phonology, orthography, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Users will find dozens of new exercises, updates and revisions throughout, and student-friendly features such as chapter quizzes, answer keys, and tips on teaching language concepts to their own students.

Perfect for preservice teacher education courses or for in-service professional development, this workbook will help ensure that educators grasp the complex concepts in Speech to Printâ and successfully teach children the critical literacy skills theyâ (TM)ll need for the rest of their lives.

WHATâ (TM)S NEW

• More than 30 brand-new exercises not found in the Speech to Print textbook


• Revised and updated exercises throughout


• Extensive new content and exercises addressing syntax and semantics


• New chapter quizzes reinforcing teachersâ (TM) knowledge of language building blocks, including phonology, orthography, morphology, syntax, and semantics


• Exercises that provide models and tips for teaching selected concepts to students


• A new final course exam

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Prepare early childhood educators to teach all children in inclusive settings with the fourth edition of this bestselling guidebook--enhanced with new content, new topics, and more tools for planning effective instruction.

Like the groundbreaking previous editions, this updated Building Blocks guide gives pre- and inservice teachers three types of practical, evidence-based inclusion strategies: curriculum modifications, embedded learning opportunities, and child-focused instructional strategies. Educators will learn how to apply these three strategies for the benefit of all children; review the latest research that supports the Building Blocks model; and find ready-to-use tips and guidance on key topics, from fostering friendships to promoting positive behavior. New reproducible forms support planning and assessment, and seven training modules make it easy to teach the Building Blocks framework in college courses and professional development sessions.

Equally useful as a student-friendly textbook and a go-to guide for practicing educators, this is a resource readers will return to again and again for proven, easy-to-use strategies that support all young learners.

WHAT'S NEW

• All chapters updated
• New chapter on Ongoing Assessment and Instructional Decision-Making
• New chapter on Implementing the Building Blocks Framework
• 8 new checklists and planning forms to support implementation
• New section on the impact of implicit bias on teachers' perception of challenging behavior
• Expanded content on key topics such as collaboration, curriculum modifications, friendships and social relationships
• Updated vignettes, terms, resources, and references

WITH 7 TRAINING MODULES: Using the Building Blocks framework Conducting ongoing child assessment Planning for the individual child Using visuals to support learning Applying the Building Blocks framework to math and science Applying the framework to challenging classroom behavior Extending the framework to infants and toddlers

An essential companion to the bestselling textbook Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills, this workbook gives current and future teachers the practice they need to use multisensory structured literacy approaches effectively with Kâ 12 students who have dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Ideal for both preservice teacher education courses and in-service professional development, this updated activity book aligns with the new fourth edition of the Multisensory Teaching textbook, so readers can easily use them in tandem. With these easy-to-use activities that cover all the areas in the text, educators will reinforce what they learned, develop deep expertise in language and literacy instruction, and be fully prepared to plan lessons that boost their students' academic outcomes.

• executive function
• oral language
• composition
• phonological awareness
• alphabet knowledge
• syllable division
• spelling
• decoding
• fluency
• vocabulary development
• comprehension
• mathematics
• and more

PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Users will get helpful answer keys, forms to aid them in lesson planning, and other practical activities and handouts they can use with their own students.

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A widely used, highly effective approach to student success, Student-Focused Coaching (SFC) helps instructional coaches and teachers work collaboratively to improve student outcomes using evidence-based practices. This is your one-stop, step-by-step guide to instructional coaching in K-12 schools using the field-tested, research-based SFC model.

Featuring a foreword by Jim Knight, the leading voice on instructional coaching, this book was coauthored by the lead developer of the SFC model (Jan Hasbrouck) and an experienced instructional coach and trainer (Daryl Michel). These expert authors help you master the three key roles of coaching: Facilitator, Collaborative Problem-Solver, and Teacher/Learner. You'll discover how to build respectful and mutually beneficial professional relationships with every teacher--from the most eager to the most reluctant--and work together to help all students learn and thrive in the classroom. To help you put the SFC model into action, the book offers practical activities and materials, including application exercises, reflection exercises, virtual coaching tips, and 20+ pages of ready-to-use downloadable forms.

LEARN HOW TO

• Partner with teachers to tackle a range of classroom challenges--academic, behavioral, and social-emotional
• Develop collaborative communication skills to help you navigate even the most challenging conversations
• Work with teachers to set and achieve goals by identifying, selecting, and implementing evidence-based interventions
• Help teachers support struggling students with goal-based, targeted, and intensive instruction
• Improve time management skills using a four-step, systematic problem-solving process
• Collect different types of data and use it to give helpful feedback to the teachers you work with
• Design continuous professional learning opportunities that meet individual teacher needs
• Deliver support to administrators to make the most of the benefits coaches can provide

PRACTICAL DOWNLOADS: The book includes access to 20+ pages of downloadable materials for coaches, including worksheets, checklists, tracking sheets, and self-assessments.

Ideal for current and future early childhood educators working with children from ages 2 to 5, this comprehensive text provides explicit guidance on developing a successful curriculum framework, working effectively with families and other team members, tailoring instruction to each child's individual needs, and embedding learning opportunities that address all children's goals. Teachers will learn from the field's most current research, and they'll get a full continuum of strategies for teaching young children with diverse abilities. Practical information on authentic assessment and data-driven decision-making is also woven throughout the book.

An essential reference to keep and use for years to come, this book is every early childhood educator's guide to blending the best of special and general education, developing effective curricula, and improving outcomes for all children.

WHAT'S NEW

• Increased focus on how to implement multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)
• New chapters on applying blended practices in specific content areas: language, literacy, social-emotional skills, and math
• The latest on state and federal funding initiatives for early childhood--and how to maintain quality practices that align with these initiatives
• More guidance on determining the scope and sequence of what to teach children
• Current recommendations from key professional organizations like NAEYC and DEC, and their implications for teachers

The popular, evidence-based Unstuck and On Target! curriculum has helped elementary school students across the country develop critical flexibility, planning, and organization skills. Now there's a version of Unstuck for ages 11-15--with all-new lessons specially designed to help middle school students build the strong executive function skills they need to manage more complex independent work.

The curriculum includes 23 lessons on topics that are key to success in school and life: flexibility, big-picture thinking, planning, compromising, and self-monitoring. These 45-minute lessons are taught in small groups in any setting, including general and special education classrooms, pull-out groups, or after-school clubs. Through catchy scripts, memorable visuals, engaging role-plays, and positive reinforcement, students will learn skills that will help them in middle school and beyond. Lessons and scripts build on each other, and students get many opportunities to practice and generalize their new skills to school, home, and community settings.

With this proven, highly effective approach to executive function intervention, middle school students will develop the skills they need to set and reach goals, flexibly collaborate with peers, use organization strategies independently, and lay the groundwork for a bright future.

Unstuck and On Target! Benefits:

• Explicitly designed for middle school students. Developed with the input of young teens, this new version of Unstuck speaks to the challenges of students in this age range and helps them be flexible, well-regulated problem-solvers.
• Helpful for a wide range of students. While Unstuck was designed for students on the autism spectrum, it can help any student who struggles with executive function, including those with disabilities such as ADHD.
• Meets the needs of MTSS Tier 2 learners.This curriculum is one of the few tailored to the needs of Tier 2 students who need more focused instruction.
• Engaging and easy to implement. You'll get explicit, step-by-step routines, scripts, and age-appropriate activities that keep students engaged as they learn.
• Ideal for in-person and virtual classrooms: includes digital posters, home extension activities, and digital student and parent workbooks.

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Focusing on two interlocking skills--decoding and spelling--this textbook gets teachers ready to

• promote students' print awareness and phonological awareness through letter naming, letter forming, and listening and speaking activities such as poetry and play
• improve students' spelling skills by teaching the origins of English words, Anglo-Saxon base words, Latin affixes and roots, Greek combining forms, and multisyllabic words
• help students understand and correctly use the components of the English language, including common consonant and vowel patterns, syllable patterns, common spelling rules, prefixes and suffixes, roots, nonphonetic words, and contractions
• deepen older students' proficiency with language by introducing less common Latin roots and Greek combining forms, new words entering the English language, and lessons built around themes such as calendars and mythology

To help educators teach with confidence once they're in the classroom, this text is packed with practical, immediately applicable material. Educators will get engaging classroom activities (including 21 NEW activities suitable for use all students, including English language learners); lesson plans incorporating multisensory, language-based instruction; samples of student work; explanations of current research; and even more websites and reference material to strengthen their instruction.

An essential text for college and university courses on reading instruction--and an ideal professional development resource for inservice educators--this new edition of a classic bestseller will help teachers unlock literacy for all their students.

Each year hundreds of thousands of children in the United States experience trauma--such as abuse, neglect, or community violence--that creates tough obstacles to academic achievement and social success. Now there's a practical, strategy-filled book that shows educators how to reach and teach students exposed to trauma.

Through clear and readable explanations of current research and enlightening vignettes, educators will understand how violence and other forms of trauma affect the key elements of a child's school and social success, including behavior, attention, memory, and language. Then they'll find dozens of simple, creative ideas--easy to use in any classroom, on any budget--that show them how to

• adapt instruction to address the learning characteristics of children exposed to trauma
• help students develop the most important skills they need to succeed in school
• use positive behavior supports so children can stay calm and focused on learning
• build meaningful, appropriate, and supportive teacher-student relationships
• encourage positive peer relationships through cooperative games, group projects, and buddy systems
• provide predictable routines that instill a sense of safety and control
• avoid burnout and reduce the effects of compassion fatigue
• integrate a trauma-sensitive perspective across an entire school

Throughout the book, realistic sample scenarios demonstrate how teachers can make the strategies work in their classroom, and challenging What Would You Do? quizzes sharpen educators' instincts so they can respond skillfully in difficult situations. With this timely, much-needed guidebook, education professionals will create supportive classrooms and schools that meet the complex learning needs of children who hurt--and help the most vulnerable students build resilience and hope.