Education and School Psychology Books

Tools and Instruments

COMING SOON! Number Sense Screener (NSS), K–1, Research Edition
By Nancy C. Jordan & Joseph J. Glutting, with Nancy Dyson

COMING SOON! Preschool-Wide Evaluation Tool (PreSET), Research Edition
An Assessment of Universal Program-Wide Positive Behavior Support in Early Childhood
By Elizabeth A. Steed, Tina M. Pomerleau, & Robert H. Horner

Alternate Assessment for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
An Educator's Guide
By Harold L. Kleinert & Jacqui Farmer Kearns, with invited contributors

Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
By Robert Pianta, Karen M. La Paro, & Bridget K. Hamre

Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO)

By Miriam W. Smith, Joanne P. Brady, & Nancy Clark-Chiarelli (ELLCO K–3)

• Professional development available

Home & Community Social Behavior Scales (HCSBS)
By Kenneth Merrell

School Social Behavior Scales, Second Edition (SSBS-2)
By Kenneth Merrell

Teaching and Assessing Low-Achieving Students with Disabilities
A Guide to Alternate Assessments Based on Modified Achievement Standards
Edited by Marianne Perie

Tejas LEE

TPRI

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Classroom Management

NEW! The Special Educator's Toolkit
Everything You Need to Organize, Manage, and Monitor Your Classroom
By Cindy Golden

The Teacher's Pocket Guide for Effective Classroom Management
By Timothy P. Knoster

Teaching the Moving Child
OT Insights That Will Transform Your K–3 Classroom
By Sybil M. Berkey

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Schoolwide Administration

NEW! Schools that Make the Grade
What Successful Schools Do to Improve Student Achievement
By Martin J.A. Ratcliffe & Melissa L. Harts

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School Readiness

COMING SOON! Effective Early Childhood Professional Development
Improving Teacher Practice and Child Outcomes
Edited by Carollee Howes, Bridget K. Hamre, & Robert C. Pianta

NEW! Dual Language Learners in the Early Childhood Classroom
Edited by Carollee Howes, Jason T. Downer, & Robert C. Pianta

NEW! Lift-Off for Early Literacy
Directed Reading Opportunities for Struggling Students
By Charlene Iannone-Campbell & Susan Lloyd Lattimore

NEW! PAVEd for Success
Building Vocabulary and Language Development in Young Learners
By Claire E. Hamilton & Paula J. Schwanenflugel

NEW! Preschool Education in Today's World
Teaching Children with Diverse Backgrounds and Abilities
By M. Susan Burns, Richard T. Johnson, & Monda M Assaf

Foundations for Teaching Excellence
Connecting Early Childhood Quality Rating, Professional Development, and Competency Systems in States
Edited by Carollee Howes & Robert C. Pianta

Interventions for Reading Success
By Diane Haager, Joseph A. Dimino, & Michelle P. Windmueller

Let's Read Together
Improving Literacy Outcomes with the Adult/Child Interactive Reading Inventory (ACIRI)
By Andrea DeBruin-Parecki

The Pre-K Debates
Current Issues and Controversies
Edited by Edward Zigler, Walter S. Gilliam, & W. Steven Barnett

The Promise of Pre-K
Edited by Robert C. Pianta & Carollee Howes

Quality Measurement in Early Childhood Settings
Edited by Martha Zaslow, Ivelisse Martinez-Beck, Kathryn Tout, & Tamara Halle

The Quest for Quality
Promising Innovations for Early Childhood Programs
Edited by Patricia W. Wesley & Virginia Buysse

School Readiness and the Transition to Kindergarten in the Era of Accountability
Edited by Robert C. Pianta, Martha J. Cox, & Kyle Snow

Starting Strong
Early Childhood Education and Care
By the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Successful Kindergarten Transition
Your Guide to Connecting Children, Families, and Schools
By Robert C. Pianta & Marcia Kraft-Sayre

Teaching 4- to 8-Year-Olds
Literacy, Math, Multiculturalism, and Classroom Community
By Carollee Howes

Tools for Transition in Early Childhood
A Step-by-Step Guide for Agencies, Teachers, and Families
By Beth S. Rous & Rena A. Hallam

The Transition to Kindergarten
Edited by Robert C. Pianta & Martha J. Cox

Transitions for Young Children
Creating Connections Across Early Childhood Systems
Edited by Sharon Lynn Kagan & Kate Tarrant

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Students at Risk

Educating the Other America
Top Experts Tackle Poverty, Literacy, and Achievement in our Schools
Edited by Susan B. Neuman

Meeting the Needs of Students and Families from Poverty
A Handbook for School and Mental Health Professionals
By Tania N. Thomas-Presswood & Donald Presswood

Reaching and Teaching Children Who Hurt
Strategies for Your Classroom
By Susan E. Craig

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School Psychology

The Educator's Guide to Mental Health Issues in the Classroom
Edited by Frank M. Kline & Larry B. Silver

The Grieving Student
A Teacher's Guide
By David Schonfeld & Marcia Quackenbush

Here's How to Reach Me
Matching Instruction to Personality Types in Your Classroom
By Judith Pauley, Dianne Bradley, & Joseph Pauley

Peer Buddy Programs for Successful Secondary School Inclusion
By Carolyn Hughes & Erik W. Carter

Peer Support Strategies for Improving All Students' Social Lives and Learning
By Erik W. Carter, Lisa S. Cushing, & Craig H. Kennedy

Prevent–Teach–Reinforce
The School-Based Model of Individualized Positive Behavior Support
By Glen Dunlap, Rose Iovannone, Donald Kincaid, Kelly Wilson, Kathy Christiansen, Phillip Strain, & Carie English

Recovering from Depression
A Workbook for Teens, Revised Edition
By Mary Ellen Copeland and Stuart Copans

Strong Kids – Grades 3–5
A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum
By Kenneth W. Merrell, with assistance from Dianna Carrizales, Laura Feuerborn, Barbara A. Gueldner, & Oanh K. Tran

Strong Kids – Grades 6–8
A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum
By Kenneth W. Merrell, with assistance from Dianna Carrizales, Laura Feuerborn, Barbara A. Gueldner, & Oanh K. Tran

Strong Start – Grades K–2
A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum
By Kenneth W. Merrell, Danielle M. Parisi, & Sara A. Whitcomb

Strong Teens – Grades 9–12
A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum
By Kenneth W. Merrell, with assistance from Dianna Carrizales, Laura Feuerborn, Barbara A. Gueldner, & Oanh K. Tran

Temperament in the Classroom
Understanding Individual Differences
By Barbara K. Keogh

The Temperament Perspective
Working with Children’s Behavioral Styles
By Jan Kristal

Transition of Youth and Young Adults with Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties
An Evidence-Supported Handbook
Edited by Hewitt B. Clark & Deanne K. Unruh

Work, Life, and the Mental Health System of Care
A Guide for Professionals Supporting Families of Children with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders
By Julie M. Rosenzweig & Eileen M. Brennan

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Instruction and Learning Difficulties

COMING SOON! Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities
By Belva C. Collins

COMING SOON! Teaching Everyone
An Introduction to Inclusive Education
By Whitney H. Rapp & Katrina L. Arndt

NEW! Dyslexia Across Languages
Orthography and the Brain–Gene–Behavior Link
By Peggy McCardle, Brett Miller, Jun Ren Lee, & Ovid J. L. Tzeng

NEW! Unstuck and On Target!
An Executive Function Curriculum to Improve Flexibility for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Research Edition
By Lynn Cannon, Lauren Kenworthy, Katie C. Alexander, Monica Adler Werner, & Laura Anthony

NEW! "You're Going to Love This Kid!"
A Professional Development Package for Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom
By Paula Kluth

Academic Success Strategies for Adolescents with Learning Disabilities and ADHD
By Esther Minskoff & David Allsopp

ADHD Diagnosis and Management
Practical Guide for the Clinic and the Classroom
By Mark L. Wolraich & George J. DuPaul

Bringing ABA into Your Inclusive Classroom
A Guide to Improving Outcomes for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
By Debra Leach

Embracing the Monster
Overcoming the Challenges of Hidden Disabilities
By Veronica Crawford. Foreword and commentary by Larry B. Silver

Executive Function in the Classroom
Practical Strategies for Improving Performance and Enhancing Skills for All Students
By Christopher Kaufman

From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks
100 Ways to Differentiate Instruction in K–12 Inclusive Classrooms
By Paula Kluth & Sheila Danaher

Great Ideas
Using Service–Learning and Differentiated Instruction to Help Your Students Succeed
By Pamela J. Gent

Helping Children Learn
Intervention Handouts for Use in School and at Home, Second Edition
By Jack A. Naglieri & Eric B. Pickering, with Spanish handouts by Tulio Otero & Mary Moreno

Helping Students with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Make Connections
Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plans in Reading and Writing
By Virginia W. Berninger & Beverly Wolf

"Just Give Him the Whale!"
20 Ways to Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise, and Strengths to Support Students with Autism
By Paula Kluth & Patrick Schwarz

Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors
A Guide to Intervention and Classroom Management, Second Edition
By Nancy Mather & Sam Goldstein

Live It, Learn It
The Academic Club Approach for Students with LD and ADHD
By Sally L. Smith

Teaching Reading to Struggling Learners
By Esther Minskoff

Teaching Students with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia
Lessons from Teaching and Science
By Virginia W. Berninger & Beverly Wolf

Writing Better
Effective Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties
By Steve Graham & Karen Harris

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Mathematics & Science

NEW! Cowboys Count, Monkeys Measure, and Princesses Problem Solve
Building Early Math Skills Through Storybooks
By Jane M. Wilburne, Jane B. Keat, & Mary P. Napoli

NEW! Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood
By Sally Moomaw

NEW! Understanding RTI in Mathematics
Proven Methods and Applications
Edited by Russell Gersten, & Rebecca Newman-Gonchar

Blocks and Beyond
Strengthening Early Math and Science Skills through Spatial Learning
By Mary Jo Pollman

Number Sense and Number Nonsense
Understanding the Challenges of Learning Math
By Nancy Krasa & Sara Shunkwiler

Teaching Mathematics Meaningfully
Solutions for Reaching Struggling Learners
By David Allsopp, Margaret Kyger, & Lou Anne Lovin

Why Is Math So Hard for Some Children?
The Nature and Origins of Mathematical Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
Edited by Daniel B. Berch & Michèle M.M. Mazzocco

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Language Arts

COMING SOON! Building Comprehension in Adolescents
Powerful Strategies for Improving Reading and Writing in Content Areas
By Linda H. Mason, Robert Reid, & Jessica L. Hagaman

COMING SOON! Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction and Assessment, Pre-K–6
Edited by Martha C. Hougen & Susan M. Smartt

As Far As Words Go
Activities for Understanding Ambiguous Language and Humor, Revised Edition
By Cecile Cyrul Spector

Becoming a Professional Reading Teacher
By P.G. Aaron, R. Malatesha Joshi, & Diana Quatroche

Effective Literacy Instruction for Students with Moderate or Severe Disabilities
By Susan R. Copeland & Elizabeth B. Keefe

Evidence-Based Reading Practices for Response to Intervention
Edited by Diane Haager, Janette Klingner, & Sharon Vaughn

Getting Into Words
Vocabulary Instruction that Strengthens Comprehension
By Shira Lubliner, with Linda Smetana

• Professional development available

Is Literacy Enough?
Pathways to Academic Success for Adolescents
By Catherine E. Snow, Michelle V. Porche, Patton O. Tabors, & Stephanie R. Harris

Learning How to Improve Vocabulary Instruction Through Teacher Study Groups
By Joseph Dimino & Mary Jo Taylor

Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills Activity Book, Revised Edition
By Suzanne Carreker & Judith R. Birsh

Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills, Third Edition
Edited by Judith R. Birsh

Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction
Connecting Assessments to Effective Interventions
By Susan M. Smartt & Deborah R. Glaser

Pedro's Whale
By Paula Kluth & Patrick Schwarz

Powerful Writing Strategies for All Students
By Karen R. Harris, Steve Graham, Linda Mason, & Barbara Friedlander

Practically Speaking
Language, Literacy, and Academic Development for Students with AAC Needs
Edited by Gloria Soto & Carole Zangari

Reading Research in Action
A Teacher's Guide for Student Success
By Peggy McCardle, Vinita Chhabra, & Barbara Kapinus

Ready to Read
A Multisensory Approach to Language-Based Comprehension Instruction
By Mary Farrell & Francie Matthews

Road to Reading
A Program for Preventing and Remediating Reading Difficulties
By Benita A. Blachman & Darlene M. Tangel

The Roots of Phonics
A Historical Introduction, Revised Edition
By Miriam Balmuth, Ph.D.

Sounds Like Fun
Activities for Developing Phonological Awareness, Revised Edition
By Cecile Cyrul Spector

Speech to Print
Language Essentials for Teachers, Second Edition
By Louisa Cook Moats

Speech to Print Workbook
Language Exercises for Teachers, Second Edition
By Louisa Cook Moats & Bruce Rosow

Teaching Language Arts, Math, and Science to Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
Edited by Diane M. Browder & Fred Spooner

Unlocking Literacy
Effective Decoding and Spelling Instruction, Second Edition
By Marcia K. Henry

Vocabulary Handbook
By Linda Diamond & Linda Gutlohn

Vocabulary Improvement Program for English Language Learners and Their Classmates
By Teresa Lively, Diane August, Catherine Snow, & Carla Mario

Vocabulary Power
Lessons for Students Who Use African American Vernacular English
By Latrice M. Seals, Sharolyn Pollard-Durodola, Barbara R. Foorman, & Ashley M. Bradley

Writing Better
Effective Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties
By Steve Graham & Karen Harris

The Writing Lab Approach to Language
Instruction and Intervention
By Nickola Wolf Nelson, Christine Bahr, & Adelia Van Meter, with contributions by Kathryn Kinnucan-Welsch

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Physical Education

Different Speeds and Different Needs
How to Teach Sports to Every Kid
By Gary Barber

A Teacher's Guide to Including Students with Disabilities in General Physical Education, Third Edition
By Martin E. Block, with invited contributors

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Collaboration

NEW! How to Co-Teach
A Guide for General and Special Educators
By Elizabeth A. Potts, & Lori A. Howard

Accessible IEPs for All [DVD]
Gathering the Experts Around the Table
By Juliana Fabrocini, Matt Adler, & Laura San Giacomo

Collaborative Teaming, Second Edition
By Martha Snell & Rachel Janney, with invited contributors

Curriculum and Instruction for All Learners
Blending Systematic and Constructivist Approaches in Inclusive Elementary Schools
Edited by Beverly Rainforth & Judy W. Kugelmass

The First IEP
Parent Perspectives
By Deborah Chen & Annie Cox

Getting the Most Out of IEPs
An Educator's Guide to the Student-Directed Approach
By Colleen A. Thoma & Paul Wehman

A Guide to Collaboration for IEP Teams
By Nicholas R.M. Martin

Leadership Strategies for Successful Schoolwide Inclusion
The STAR Approach
By Dennis D. Munk & Thomas L. Dempsey

The Paraprofessional's Guide to the Inclusive Classroom
Working as a Team, Third Edition
By Mary Beth Doyle

The Paraprofessional's Handbook for Effective Support in Inclusive Classrooms
By Julie Causton-Theoharis

Supporting the IEP Process
A Facilitator's Guide
By Nicholas R.M. Martin

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