The research is indisputable. The more involved parents are with their child’s education, the more successful that child will be in school. Therefore, finding ways as a teacher to reach out to students and their parents is crucial in improving academic performance. Quick and Easy Ways to Connect With Students and Their Parents, Grades K-8 provides strategies to enrich the classroom environment, motivate students, and improve communication with parents. Supplying numerous sample forms, documents, and letters that teachers can use or adapt for their own purposes, author Diane Mierzwik offers simple, classroom-tested methods for building relationships with students and their parents. Designed for both beginning and experienced teachers, this hands-on guidebook includes information on: • Facilitating constructive parent-teacher conferences • Preparing for Back-to-School nights • Reaching out to uninvolved parents • Talking to parents about troubled students • Motivating even the most difficult students • Using e-mail as a communication tool and other time-saving tips The activities, suggestions, and techniques in this book can help any teacher make a substantive impact on the lives of students.
It’s no secret that even the most successful teachers struggle to make the best use of their time. This enlightening text provides tips, strategies, and best practices for how all teachers—from novices to veterans—can find additional daily time while also improving documentation through better record-keeping management. Included in this resource are dozens of reproducible forms to assist teachers in maintaining accurate records, from lesson plans to records of parent-teacher conferences. These forms, along with invaluable author insight, will assist teachers in: Developing lifelong habits in good record keeping Helping their schools meet accountability measures while reducing liability threats Discovering the real-life benefits that result from good record keeping Learning how to tailor record-keeping strategies to meet the needs of special populations, parents, and more Learn how fast and accurate record keeping can save time and result in even more successful teaching.
Writing with Home is a writing curriculum encompassing all aspects of writing: reading, journaling, practice and craft. Students are provided high interest writing topics which include family and home, strengthening the bond to family while allowing students to develop their writing expertise. With clear examples of what is expected, relevant practice in writing techniques and options for honing the craft of writing, Writing with Home allows parents and family to influence writing topics and students to share writing with an authentic audience.
This is a guide for teachers entering or continuing in the specific realm of adult education of students who are at-risk due to their criminal backgrounds, substance abuse issues or undiagnosed learning disabilities. The book provides readers with an overview of the teaching challenges for this population of students, presents research on their unique challenges as learners, and provides teachers with evidence-based practices to enhance the success of this adult learner population.
Writing With Home is a writing curriculum which encompasses all aspects of writing: reading, journaling, practice and craft. Students are provided high interest writing topics which include family and home, strengthening the bond to family while allowing students to develop their writing expertise. With clear examples of what is expected, relevant practice in writing techniques and options for honing the craft of writing, Writing With Home allows parents and family to inform writing topics and students to share writing with an authentic audience.
Writing With Home is a writing curriculum which encompasses all aspects of writing: reading, journaling, practice and craft. Students are provided high interest writing topics which include family and home, strengthening the bond to family while allowing students to develop their writing expertise. With clear examples of what is expected, relevant practice in writing techniques and options for honing the craft of writing, Writing With Home allows parents and family to inform writing topics and students to share writing with an authentic audience.
Writing With Home is a writing curriculum which encompasses all aspects of writing: reading, journaling, practice and craft. Students are provided high interest writing topics which include family and home, strengthening the bond to family while allowing students to develop their writing expertise. With clear examples of what is expected, relevant practice in writing techniques and options for honing the craft of writing, Writing With Home allows parents and family to inform writing topics and students to share writing with an authentic audience.
This is a guide for teachers entering or continuing in the specific realm of adult education of students who are at-risk due to their criminal backgrounds, substance abuse issues or undiagnosed learning disabilities. The book provides readers with an overview of the teaching challenges for this population of students, presents research on their unique challenges as learners, and provides teachers with evidence-based practices to enhance the success of this adult learner population.
The research is indisputable. The more involved parents are with their child’s education, the more successful that child will be in school. Therefore, finding ways as a teacher to reach out to students and their parents is crucial in improving academic performance. Quick and Easy Ways to Connect With Students and Their Parents, Grades K-8 provides strategies to enrich the classroom environment, motivate students, and improve communication with parents. Supplying numerous sample forms, documents, and letters that teachers can use or adapt for their own purposes, author Diane Mierzwik offers simple, classroom-tested methods for building relationships with students and their parents. Designed for both beginning and experienced teachers, this hands-on guidebook includes information on: • Facilitating constructive parent-teacher conferences • Preparing for Back-to-School nights • Reaching out to uninvolved parents • Talking to parents about troubled students • Motivating even the most difficult students • Using e-mail as a communication tool and other time-saving tips The activities, suggestions, and techniques in this book can help any teacher make a substantive impact on the lives of students.
It’s no secret that even the most successful teachers struggle to make the best use of their time. This enlightening text provides tips, strategies, and best practices for how all teachers—from novices to veterans—can find additional daily time while also improving documentation through better record-keeping management. Included in this resource are dozens of reproducible forms to assist teachers in maintaining accurate records, from lesson plans to records of parent-teacher conferences. These forms, along with invaluable author insight, will assist teachers in: Developing lifelong habits in good record keeping Helping their schools meet accountability measures while reducing liability threats Discovering the real-life benefits that result from good record keeping Learning how to tailor record-keeping strategies to meet the needs of special populations, parents, and more Learn how fast and accurate record keeping can save time and result in even more successful teaching.
Set at the turn of the century in Redlands, California, Wishes in the Field is a story of a young girl dreading the idea of going to school for the first time but learning from her experiences and finally rejoicing in the ability to read and make sense of her world. After seeing the school children sing at the historic visit of President Roosevelt, Sarah reluctantly begins her first year of school. She not only learns to read but is faced with getting along with Charles, a school bully, moving into a new home, and growing more confident in her ability to navigate the world around her. California history is woven into the setting and experiences of Sarah as she ventures further and further away from her mother's side and into the world of citrus groves, political organizations, town and the changing dynamics of her own family.
ABOUT THE BOOK: Women are faced with so many self-help books today that tell them what to do and how to do it, it is refreshing to have a book that reassures us that we are doing it right. Filled with anecdotes illustrating the ups and downs of every woman's life and a woman's ability to grow and learn from all experiences, this book is a welcome companion. FROM THE BOOK I look at drivers in the cars next to me on the highway and wonder when they lowered the driving age to 12 ... I flirt with the bell hop at the hotel and he calls me ma'am. I now go out occasionally with friends (when they go early enough) who bring younger friends and I feel tempted to be wise and impress the youngsters with my prophetic remarks. I gaze around the room and lean closer to the person sitting near me and say, 'The music is too loud and I'm tired. It was nice meeting you.' This week I will enjoy the age I am and remember all the ages I've been, knowing that those ages are still a part of me. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Diane Mierzwik is an educator and author of three other books. She has yet to invest in plastic surgery, one-hour face lifts or a personal trainer. You will find chocolate in her house.
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