Brookes Publishing: 101 books
One Child, Two Languages
A Guide for Early Childhood Educators of Children Learning English as a Second Language, Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2014
Today's early childhood educators are serving more children learning English as a second language than ever—in Head Start alone, nearly 30% of the children speak a language other than English at home.* To support second language learners and put them on the path to academic success, every teacher...
Enhancing Communication for Individuals with Autism
A Guide to the Visual Immersion System
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2015
How can you help children with moderate to severe autism become more effective communicators? Discover the Visual Immersion System (VIS), a practical, research-based intervention framework that taps into the strong visual processing skills many children on the spectrum have. You'll learn how to use readily...
Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students
Research-Based Lists and Strategies for Key Content Areas
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2015
Vocabulary knowledge plays a huge role in the academic success of middle school students. But which words do students need to know to master the content in their textbooks, and how can they be learned? This book has the practical answers educators need. Middle school teachers will get five extensive,...
Autism in the Family
Caring and Coping Together
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2014
How can parents provide the best support for their child with autism—and ensure that the whole family's needs are met? It's a question faced by every parent of a child on the autism spectrum, and this book answers it with keen insight, reassuring honesty, and practical guidance. A psychologist and...
by Marc E. Fey Ph.D., Alan Kamhi Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2016
Thoroughly updated to meet the needs of today's students in SLP courses, the second edition of this classic textbook prepares future professionals to evaluate, compare, select, and apply effective interventions for language disorders in children. Using realistic case studies and many new video clips...
Advances in Reading Intervention
Research to Practice to Research
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2015
Effective early reading intervention depends on research and practice that leads to positive changes in classroom practice and better student reading outcomes. This important volume promotes the valuable “research to practice to research” loop, bringing top experts and practitioners together to...
Strategic Co-Teaching in Your School
Using the Co-Design Model
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2014
As a school leader, you probably know about the benefits of co-teaching in inclusive classrooms—and maybe your school already puts it into practice. Now there's a book that helps your school take collaborative teaching and learning to the next level, so educators benefit from each other's expertise...
The Common Sense Guide to Your Child's Special Needs
When to Worry, When to Wait, What to Do
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2014
What does it mean when a child is having difficulty with developmental milestones like walking, talking, and learning to read and write? What are the signs that a disability might be present, and what next steps can parents take to help their child?
Pediatrician Louis Pellegrino gives you clear...
Universal Design for Learning in Action
100 Ways to Teach All Learners
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2015
Need creative ideas for moving UDL from theory to practice? Get this must-have quick guide, ready for any teacher to pick up and start using now. Whitney Rapp, co-author of the acclaimed Teaching Everyone, walks you step by step through 100 UDL strategies that strengthen student engagement, learning,...
by Mary E. Morningstar, Ph.D., Elizabeth Clavenna-Deane
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2017
If you're a special educator or transition coordinator for high school students with disabilities, you play a critical role in empowering young people to achieve their goals and dreams. It's a complex and challenging job-and this introductory guide will help you every step of the way as you support...
Understanding Families
Supportive Approaches to Diversity, Disability, and Risk, Second Edition
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2014
Today’s American families are more complex and diverse than ever before—and today’s child and family professionals must be fully prepared to meet their needs. Interventionists educators, health care professionals, therapists, and social workers will get the strong foundation they need...
Preparing Early Childhood Educators to Teach Math
Professional Development that Works
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2014
With 30+ video clips—great for use in teacher training sessions!
If you’re preparing early childhood educators for the critical task of teaching math, this groundbreaking resource is just what you need to plan and implement effective professional development. Translating recommendations...
by Jill E. Tatz, M.A., Leanora Carpio-Mariano
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2018
What are today's best methods for teaching literacy skills to students with complex support needs—including autism, intellectual disability, and multiple disabilities? This comprehensive guidebook has up-to-date, evidence-based answers for pre- and in-service educators.
Developed by Copeland...
by Joseph Dimino Ph.D., Diane Haager Ph.D., Michelle Windmueller Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2014
Help transform struggling K–3 students into skillful, enthusiastic readers—in just 20 to 30 minutes a day! It's all possible with the NEW edition of this bestselling curriculum supplement, your key to helping all students grasp the five Big Ideas of early literacy: phonological awareness, the...