http://netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/mary?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "mary" on Netvouz http://www.eyeoneducation.com/prodinfo.asp?number=7071%2D6 This book by Kary Hamm and Dennis Adamsoffers practical recommendations for K-8 classrooms. Research-based and written in a teacher-friendly style, it will help teachers with classroom organization and lesson planning in math and science. Included are math and science games, activities, ideas, and lesson plans based on the math and science standards. This book places heavy emphasis on multiple intelligences. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Differentiating Instruction jgordon Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:04:02 GMT http://www.corwin.com/books/Book234684?subject=C00&webTopic=Web_Topic13&sortBy=defaultPubDate+desc&pager.offset=10#tabview=title Betty J. Alford and Mary Catherine Niño This practical book shows how to shape a school culture conducive to high academic achievement for all students. An award-winning former principal and a professional development specialist provide the steps for developing teacher capacity, applying successful instructional practices, and advocating for ELLs. Written in straightforward language with quick reference charts, summaries, resources, and tools, the text provides strategies for creating a culture of ELL advocacy and achievement,case studies from school leaders, professional development tools, and tips for strengthening home–school–community connections. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:31:28 GMT http://www.mainstreamspublications.com/profdev.html#4 This site introduces several resources for working with ELLs. The resources provide introductory and practical support for teachers with ELLs in their classes as well as for ESL teachers. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:18:52 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=9081&r=sb071231 In the early grades, talking and drawing can provide children with a natural pathway to writing, yet these components are often overlooked. In Talking, Drawing, Writing: Lessons for Our Youngest Writers Martha Horn and Mary Ellen Giacobbe invite readers to join them in classrooms where they listen, watch, and talk with children, then use what they learn to create lessons designed to meet children where they are and lead them into the world of writing. Many of the strategies are very appropriate for ELLs in older grades. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy > Writing jgordon Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:41:47 GMT