Despite the growing emphasis on a population-based training and service delivery model for school psychology, few resources exist to provide guidance concerning how such services might be conceptualized and put into place. In this book, the authors propose a public health model for comprehensive children’s mental health services that expands, rather than replaces, the traditional model of school psychology. The background and theoretical perspective for this public health model are discussed as an important way to solve problems and accomplish goals in schools, after which the authors outline and develop a clear, practical procedure for implementing and evaluating programs based on public health ideas. A case study in one elementary school walks readers through the stages of applying a public health model, detailing the key steps of each stage. Finally, the authors consider the changes to the role of school psychologist that will be required to practice a public health problem-solving model. Accompanying downloadable resources contain sample forms, handouts, and other valuable materials that will be of use to school psychologists implementing this public health model in their schools.
His settled life and predictable career demolished in a swirl of unforeseen events, Jack Cranberry sets out in a mysterious old semi across the length and breadth of America on a lonely evangelical mission to heal the heart and minister to the soul of suffering people. Always without means and only miles from running out of fuel and faith, he always finds a way provided to make it to the next town and the next need. And as his mission unfolds, a vision of divine order and infinite love begins to emerge from the endless roads, bone-weary fatigue, and human misery he encounters on his epic voyage. His efforts are not always fruitful, yet in a higher sense they never fail to bear fruit. Jesus Trucking Company is a modern parable of sacrifice and faith, suffering and redemption. In its pages human drama and divine Providence are masterfully met in a story that haunts us with its simple beauty and convicts us with its powerful truth.
An introduction to the basics of digital video offers coverage of everything from how to select the right camera and software, to how to operate a digital video camera, to how to edit video and sound.
Allergy Free Naturally begins by providing important information on oft-hidden allergy triggers and brings to light surprising, connections between foods, pollen, and chemicals. Next, Allergy Free Naturally offers hundreds of effective, nondrug treatments and easy-to-follow action plans for hay fever, asthma, food allergy, pet allergy, and other allergy-related conditionsfor both children and adults.
After learning that his father''s layoff at a steel mill threatens their country home on a fateful Christmas Eve in 1953, a six-year-old boy works frantically to save it in this poignant memoir that depicts a simpler, more innocent, and, in some ways, more free America. Part true novel, part social history, this book is a paean to a lost world, depicting with detail a shy yet curious child''s world of freedom and discovery. A rich, sensory, and aesthetic journey through frozen lakes, frosted fields, squawking jays, and the muted palette of gray Illinois winter afternoons, the tale takes readers back to an era of coal stoves, hand pumps, and fragrant markets. Chronicling the family''s loss of their bucolic paradise, this work foreshadows a nation''s loss of innocence and serves as a microcosm of America''s postwar migration from rural life to urban homesteads.
Orlando Like a ProThe Only Guide You Need to Save Time and Money at All the AttractionsCalling All Coupon-Clippers Author Rick Namey, an Orlandoan since 1958, has dedicated himself to spending as much time and as little money as possible in his hometown's theme parks and attractions, and has become one of the world' s leading authorities on his area. Now he shares his secrets for saving time and money -- like why you should NOT buy multiday Disney passports and why the world's BEST theme park is not on Disney property. WORK THE ANGLES Intense competition in Orlando can mean BIG savings. Rick tells how to make it work for you. COMPLETELY UPDATED Rick covers every central Florida attraction -- not just the big ones. And the entire book has been updated. EXCLUSIVE WORTH-IT RATINGSFor every worthwhile central Florida attraction, Rick assigns an exclusive Worth-It Rating, which reflects how good the experience is in proportion to how much it costs. BEAT THE LINES Ride instead of wait--Rick tells you how. (Hint: Pray for rain. If you hang in, you'll see lines shrink.) FREE TICKETS. DEEP DISCOUNTS How to get 'em? Just ask. Rick tells you how (and where). And how to save big on rooms, meals, drinks, and even souvenirs. It's all inside the only guide you' ll need for the best Orlando vacation ever.
This jam-packed resource explains how to install and use 101 fun and practical add-on applications for all Pocket PC models. Accompanying CD-ROM includes trial versions of some of the software covered in the book.
Whether you want to build a career, your work, your service, even yourself, Where's Your Wow? shows how to create any of those things into a dynamic brand that will attract customers and guarantee success. This is the proven, pro-active way to WOW the world-and how!
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