Are we missing the opportunity to reach struggling learners from the very beginning? Are we hastily--and unnecessarily--referring students to intervention programs that substitute for high-quality core instruction? What if we could eliminate the need for intervention programs in the first place? Response to Intervention (RTI) programs are only as powerful and effective as the core instruction on which they re built. High-quality instruction, then, is the key ingredient that helps all students excel, and it s at the heart of Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey s unique approach to the RTI mode

Practical Handbook of School Psychology: Effective Practices for the 21st Century

Bringing together leading authorities, this state-of-the-science handbook delves into all aspects of problem-solving-based school psychology practice. Thirty-four focused chapters present data-based methods for assessment, analysis, intervention, and evaluation, with special attention given to working in a response-to-intervention framework. Tools and guidelines are provided for promoting success in key academic domains: reading, writing, and math. Social-emotional and behavioral skills are thoroughly addressed in chapters ..

The authors of this comprehensive text discuss the root causes of disruptive behavior, tackle assessment issues and develop effective intervention strategies that will be of practical use to teachers and other educators. While theroising behavior managment from a range of perspective: psychodynamic, behavioral and scio-cultural, the authors remain firmly focussed on practical issues of policy making, assessment and intervention and addtress a wide range of related isssues, such as: policy in relation to behavior in school at local, national and international level;...

Language Disorders in Children: An Introductory Clinical Perspective

A comprehensive text that will provide students with information and an understanding of key issues in language development and disorders in children. The information is presented in a logical order that includes many clinical examples and illustrations so that the reader can assimilate each new concept. The inclusion of multicultural issues and family based intervention make it a timely and complete text.

Recently there has been an increase in media attention on bullying behavior and its consequences, following on the heels of well-publicized shootings at lower level schools. Several books in the trade literature have appeared as well as guides for parents on what to do when your child is bullied, and some intervention techniques aimed at classroom teachers who may witness bullies and bullying.