What Does It Mean To Be One, from child psychologist Jennie Lindon, will give you the tools you need to ensure that your work with children, whether in a school, nursery or home setting, is relevant to their individual stages of development. This books looks at the six areas of learning in the EYFS and focuses on what each area means for one-year olds. Each area of development is backed up with examples of how real children learn, what good practice...

This book is geared towards educators, teachers, administrators and parents of young children especially with health issues. The book will contribute to the literature in the field focusing on national and international concern about childhood obesity, highlighting the problems with obesity pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes etc. Specifically, the book will provide research findings that children who are healthy do better cognitively, socially, emotionally,...

It is a feature documentary film that follows a courageous group of parents in Compton, California, who lead the first-ever attempt to take over their failing public elementary school using California's new 'Parent Trigger' law. While the heart of the film follows the parents' struggle in Compton, the film also explores the origins of the 'Parent Trigger' law and spread of this movement across the nation.

"Plan Your Year is a practical approach to homeschool planning that breaks free of grids and unrealistic expectations, focusing instead on the needs of the students, the teacher (yes, you!), and the busy life you lead."

With this Parent Guide, get parents and teachers working together to increase student achievement. This helpful guide allows parents to easily reinforce what the teacher is doing in the kindergarten classroom and turn everyday actions into learning opportunities for their children, bridging the gap between school and home.

Kindergarten is no longer just a time when children play and sit in a circle. Today's kindergarten students are exposed to a much more academic curriculum. So what should children know and be able to do so they'll be ready for the modern kindergarten classroom? This publication shares with parents everything they'll need to know to help their child be successful from Day One. Based on the latest research, this booklet also includes a section on how...

This is your comprehensive resource on providing effective special education services in your school. Written for current and aspiring administrators and teacher leaders, the book offers action items, case studies, and reproducible tools to help you stay in front of special education law, know and support your learning services team, and ensure students with disabilities receive equitable, inclusive education. This book will help district administrators,...

Increase student achievement by getting Spanish-speaking parents more involved through this Parent Guide. Written in Spanish, this helpful guide provides reinforcement for what children are learning in second grade and includes ideas for turning everyday actions into learning opportunities, encouraging children to practice important life skills and learn at home.

Inclusion is about belonging. We all just want to belong-in our schools, and in our communities. Children with Down syndrome or other learning abilities are the same-they just want to be, loved, have friends and a place to belong. #MoreAlikeThanDifferent We have gathered inspiring stories from families, teachers, educators and even principles who believe in our children. They understand that all children have strengths and talents and that everyone...