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From the author of the bestselling Phonemic Awareness in Young Children NEW

ABC Foundations for Young Children A Classroom Curriculum

By Marilyn Jager Adams, Ph.D.

oung children’s knowledge of letter names and sounds is the best predictor of their reading and spelling success. Answer the call for effective alphabet instruction with this playful, highly engaging curriculum supplement from renowned reading expert Marilyn Jager Adams! Great for kids in preschool through kindergarten (and primary-grade students who need help with alphabet basics), this book gives you 56 lessons that help children recognize and write each letter in both upper- and lowercase forms and know the primary sound each letter represents. Why Use ABC Foundations for Young Children? • Aligns with Common Core State Standards • Complements any curriculum in early literacy • Provides full lesson support—no extra training required • Fun, fast, hands-on activities keep the whole class engaged • Reflects the latest research on how kids learn best • Requires no expensive materials or technologies • Ideal companion to Phonemic Awareness in Young Children

US$34.95 | Stock#: 13107P-72759

2013 | 360 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | spiral-bound | ISBN 978-1-59857-275-9

With ready-to-use materials, including: • Letter Cards • Alphabet Strips • Uppercase & Lowercase Letter Writing Activity Sheets • Consonant Sound Game Sheets • And online materials, including a Write Your Own Name interactive feature

TRY IT IN YOUR CLASS TODAY! Download your FREE lesson from ABC Foundations here: http://bit.ly/ABClesson

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each phonological awareness and letter–sound correspondence to struggling students in kindergarten to Grade 1 with the 44 complete lessons in this popular program supplement.

CD-ROM

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his Road to the Code followup for Grades 1–3 targets higher-level skills related to accuracy and fluency. Includes CD-ROM with 200+ pages of classroom materials!

By Benita A. Blachman, Ph.D., Eileen Wynne Ball, Ph.D., Rochella Black, M.S., & Darlene M. Tangel, Ph.D.

By Benita A. Blachman, Ph.D., & Darlene M. Tangel, Ph.D.

US$54.95 | Stock #: 13107P-64389

US$79.95 | Stock#: 13107P-69049

2000 | 416 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | spiral-bound | ISBN 978-1-55766-438-9

2008 | 468 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | spiral-bound with CD-ROM | ISBN 978-1-55766-904-9

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oin the hundreds of thousands of teachers nationwide who rely on this bestselling curriculum to strengthen preliteracy skills in pre-K to Grade 1. Engaging activities take just 15–20 minutes a day!

By Marilyn Jager Adams, Ph.D., Barbara R. Foorman, Ph.D., Ingvar Lundberg, Ph.D., & Terri Beeler, Ed.D. US$29.95 | Stock#: 13107P-63214

1998 | 208 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | spiral-bound | ISBN 978-1-55766-321-4

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New & bestselling titles In this catalog, you’ll find our newest and most popular resources—from practical guides to reliable screeners—that will help you improve outcomes for struggling students, whether they have learning disabilities or just need extra help.

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Your keys to successful collaborative teaching NEW

Strategic Co-Teaching in Your School Using the Co-Design Model

By Richael Barger-Anderson, Ed.D., Robert S. Isherwood, Ed.D., & Joseph Merhaut, Ed.D., with invited contributors

s 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. You’ll get a detailed, step-by-step guide to the research-based Co-Design Model, an innovative, schoolwide approach used in districts nationwide to strengthen collaboration and inclusion.

Great for preservice & in-service teacher training!

WHY THE CO-DESIGN MODEL WORKS: • improves all students’ access to the general curriculum and highly qualified teachers • strengthens classroom management and creates a sense of community • increases student engagement and reduces off-task behavior • creates a powerful network of support for teachers and administrators • ensures appropriate instruction in the least restrictive environment PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Discussion starter worksheets, Co-Teaching Observation Form, sample lesson plan format, graphic organizers to aid in planning, Assembly of Site checklist, and other helpful forms.

“A fine book on how to . . . create a collaborative and caring classroom climate.”

—Jacqueline Thousand, Ph.D., California State University San Marcos

How to Co-Teach

A Guide for General and Special Educators By Elizabeth A. Potts, Ph.D., & Lori A. Howard, Ph.D.

hat does good co-teaching look like in an inclusive K–12 classroom? How can general and special educators build strong, respectful, and productive partnerships? Get practical answers in this guidebook and DVD, your introduction to the key principles of developing an effective teaching partnership.

DISCOVER HOW TO: • resolve conflict • divide responsibilities • manage time • hold joint parent conferences

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improve communication plan lessons implement accommodations and more

DVD INCLUDED: Learn invaluable lessons from real-life co-teachers and administrators as they reflect on what worked and didn’t work. Includes printable planning checklist, lesson plan organizer, sample instruction schedules, and other tools.

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Assess your literacy practices in Pre-K to Grade 3 “Guid[es] staff in . . . facilitating behaviors that enhance literacy.” —Constance J. Macek, Early Childhood Education Consultant, Saginaw Intermediate School District, Michigan

Early Language & Literacy Classroom Observation Tool (ELLCO) Pre-K

By Miriam W. Smith, Ed.D., Joanne P. Brady, M.Ed., & Louisa Anastasopoulos, M.P.P.

K–3 By Miriam W. Smith, Ed.D., Joanne P. Brady, M.Ed., & Nancy Clark-Chiarelli, Ed.D.

rusted by schools across the country, the bestselling, field-tested ELLCO helps professionals effectively assess literacy practices and supports in kindergarten and early elementary classrooms.

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SAVE on ELLCO User’s Guide and Tool sets ELLCO Pre-K US$50.00 | Stock#: 13107P-S1050 | 2008 ELLCO K–3 US$50.00 | Stock#: 13107P-S1061 | 2008 Components also sold separately at www.brookespublishing.com

ELLCO IS • Focused on 5 key elements of the literacy environment—classroom structure, curriculum, language environment, books and book reading, print and early writing • Effective and accurate • A great way to improve teacher quality by pinpointing strengths and seeing which areas need improvement • Easy to administer and score

LEARN MORE AT THE BROOKES SITE: http://bit.ly/ELLCO

Follow assessments with interventions that work

ranslate results of formative literacy assessments into targeted interventions and improved reading outcomes with this field-tested K–6 teaching guide. Ideal for use with TPRI®, DIBELS Next, and more!

elp struggling K–3 students meet grade level standards with this intervention guide on the five Big Ideas of early literacy. More than 100 onepage activities and interventions—just 20–30 minutes each!

By Susan M. Smartt, Ph.D., & Deborah R. Glaser, Ed.D.

By Diane Haager, Ph.D., Joseph A. Dimino, Ph.D., & Michelle Pearlman Windmueller, Ph.D.

US$39.95 | Stock#: 13107P-70960

US$54.95 | Stock#: 13107P-66789

2010 | 256 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | layflat paperback | ISBN 978-1-59857-096-0

2007 | 448 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | spiral-bound | ISBN 978-1-55766-678-9

ased on cutting-edge research and new professional standards, this core text prepares educators to teach every fundamental literacy skill and align instruction with Common Core State Standards. Edited by Martha C. Hougen, Ph.D., & Susan M. Smartt, Ph.D. US$64.95 | Stock #: 13107P-72056

2012 | 320 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | 2-color hardcover | ISBN 978-1-59857-205-6

Set the stage early for reading success NEW

“Gather[s] the most important information about early literacy development into one easy-to-read book.” —Diane Haager, Ph.D., California State University Los Angeles

Early Childhood Literacy

The National Early Literacy Panel and Beyond Edited by Timothy Shanahan, Ph.D., & Christopher J. Lonigan, Ph.D.

hat are today’s best practices in early literacy instruction—and what should schools and programs focus on in the future? More than 20 of the biggest names in early literacy research give you balanced, insightful answers, using the landmark NELP Report as a starting point.

ANALYSES OF THE LATEST RESEARCH ON: • phonological awareness and print knowledge • comprehension development • identification of early literacy learning needs • effective book sharing • pre-K curricula • the role of home and parent programs • and more WITH CONTRIBUTIONS BY: Judith J. Carta • David K. Dickinson • Nancy Eisenberg • Howard Goldstein • James A. Griffin • Peggy McCardle • Susan B. Neuman • Carlos Valiente • Barbara Hanna Wasik • and more

Lift-Off for Early Literacy

PAVEd for Success

By Charlene IannoneCampbell, M.A., C.A.S.E., NBCT, & Susan Lloyd Lattimore, Ed.M., M.S.

By Claire E. Hamilton, Ph.D., & Paula J. Schwanenflugel, Ph.D.

Building Vocabulary and Language Development in Young Learners

Directed Reading Opportunities for Struggling Students

Created by teachers for teachers, this is the evidence-based curriculum you need to start Tier 2 RTI in preschool.

CD-ROM US$44.95 | Stock#: 13107P-70991

2011 | 416 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback with CD-ROM | ISBN 978-1-59857-099-1

“One of the best [curricula] I have seen in 25 years of teaching primary children.”

• Proven effective in follow-up studies of achievement tests • Use with your own curriculum—just 20–30 minutes a day

• Includes verbatim, —Doug Potts, kindergarten step-by-step scripts to teacher, Colton, California help you replicate lessons

Includes CD-ROM with 350+ color vocabulary picture cards, student tracking and assessment tools, and sample letters to parents.

• 24 proven, engaging lesson plans • Consistent with NELP guidelines and Common Core State Standards • Boosts literacy through lessons on magnets, outer space, recycling, and more

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Deliver high-quality vocabulary & writing instruction Vocabulary Handbook

Learning How to Improve Vocabulary Instruction Through Teacher Study Groups

By Linda Diamond & Linda Gutlohn Understand key research on vocabulary instruction and put best practices to work with this book from the trusted Consortium on Reading Excellence (CORE).

By Joseph Dimino, Ph.D., & Mary Jo Taylor, Ed.D. Everything you need to sharpen K–8 vocabulary instruction through collaborative professional development.

• Ensure quality vocabulary instruction in elementary to high school • Master the what, why, when, and how of explicit instruction

“Detailed instruction and sample lessons that make using the book a joy.”

• Get detailed sample lessons with step-by-step instructions and explicit —Teaching PreK-8 Magazine scripts

Powerful Writing Strategies for All Students

“A perfect model for staff development . . . based on solid educational research.” —Marcia K. Henry, Ph.D., Past President, IDA

“If you have to choose one resource on written expression, this is it!”

A Multisensory Approach to Language-Based Comprehension Instruction By Mary L. Farrell, Ph.D., & Francie M. Matthews, Ph.D. Solve elementary students’ struggles with comprehension through the popular multisensory teaching approach in this concise, accessible guide.

• Ideal supplement to your existing writing curriculum • Strengthens every phase of the writing process • Grounded in the proven Self-Regulated Strategy Development approach

—Sheldon H. Horowitz, Ed.D., National Center for • With step-by-step Learning Disabilities guidelines, optional

scripts, cue cards, graphic organizers, and more

• Includes photocopiable handouts, activities, and more

Ready to Read

Get 70+ concise, field-tested lesson plans for K–8 students who struggle with writing.

2008 | 444 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-55766-705-2

• Proven to strengthen teaching practices

Do your students need help with comprehension?

By Karen R. Harris, Ed.D., Steve Graham, Ed.D., Linda H. Mason, Ph.D., & Barbara Friedlander, M.A., NBCT

US$39.95 | Stock #: 13107P-67052

• Complete guide to nine in-school Teacher Study Group sessions

“Extremely valuable.” —Nancy Hennessy, M.Ed., former president, IDA

• Teach high-level reading skills that form comprehension • Differentiate instruction based on students’ abilities • Use multisensory adaptations to help students reach goals

See page 9 for more books on comprehension!

Evidence-based literacy instruction across grade levels NEW

“A valuable resource for middle schools striving to meet reading standards.” —Linda H. Mason, Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

Effective Instruction for Middle School Students with Reading Difficulties The Reading Teacher’s Sourcebook

By Carolyn A. Denton, Ph.D., Sharon Vaughn, Ph.D., Jade Wexler, Ph.D., Deanna Bryan, & Deborah Reed, Ph.D.

early a quarter of today’s eighth graders aren’t able to read at a basic level.* Help change that with this practical guide to evidence-based instruction for adolescent struggling readers.

*National Center for Education Statistics, 2011

YOU’LL LEARN TO: • select and administer assessments for comprehension, fluency, and word recognition • use assessment results to plan individualized instruction • apply research-supported instructional practices within a schoolwide RTI framework • set manageable short-term learning goals with students • give appropriate positive and corrective feedback PRACTICAL MATERIALS: 20+ step-by-step sample lessons that model successful instruction, with suggested teacher scripts, checklists for planning instruction, tips on generalization, and more.

Unlocking Literacy

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Speech to Print

Effective Decoding & Spelling Instruction, Second Edition

TEXTBOOK by Louisa Cook Moats, Ed.D.

By Marcia K. Henry, Ph.D.

WORKBOOK by Louisa Cook Moats, Ed.D.,& Bruce Rosow, Ed.D.

Packed with practical, immediately applicable activities and lesson plans for pre-K to middle school, this bestselling text prepares you to teach decoding and spelling skills.

Two essentials for reading teachers—from renowned NCTQ-recommended expert Louisa Moats! • The bestselling textbook provides the foundational knowledge you need to explicitly teach elementary school students phonemic awareness, spelling, vocabulary, and more.

For elementary ed CATALOG SPECIAL!

SAVE on the Textbook and Workbook: US$56.50 | Stock #: 13107P-S1066 Components also sold separately at www.brookespublishing.com

• The workbook is the perfect way to help you practice the skills you learned from the textbook.

“For those who enjoy the thrill of an ‘aha’ moment, there is one on every page.” —G. Emerson Dickman, Esq., Past President, International Dyslexia Association

• Promote print awareness and phonological awareness • Improve spelling skills by teaching the origins of words • Help students understand and correctly use components of the English language

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Great teachers and great readers with & Real reading progress in K–3

ou don’t have to be in Texas to use TPRI® and Tejas LEE®, two comprehensive systems for helping English- and Spanish-speaking students make real reading progress in K–3. Thousands of schools across the country use these two authentic, research-based systems to help teachers teach and help achieve better reading outcomes. Guiding teachers step-by-step through diagnostic assessment, targeted intervention, and effective progress monitoring, TPRI® and Tejas LEE® solve key challenges for everyone—teachers, students, and whole schools. Learn more at http://bit.ly/TpriTjL.

How do TPRI® and Tejas LEE® improve outcomes? DIAGNOSE

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Teachers pinpoint students’ strengths and weaknesses with in-depth, efficient assessment of skills in key areas.

Each system has an Intervention Activities Guide with hundreds of step-by-step, ready-touse activities, so it’s easy for teachers to link assessment with differentiated instruction.

With the brief, effective progress monitoring kits, teachers will check student progress in just a few minutes, so they’ll know where students need extra support.

Teach dual language learners?

et the comprehensive text that dispels the myths about dual language development and helps you support young bilingual children and their families, all while meeting Head Start’s guidelines on cultural and linguistic responsiveness. By Johanne Paradis, Ph.D., Fred Genesee, Ph.D., & Martha B. Crago, Ph.D. US$39.95 | Stock#: 13107P-70588 2011 | 296 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-59857-058-8

What’s the difference between TPRI® and Tejas LEE®? TPRI® and Tejas LEE® are two separate systems that assess different reading skills: TPRI® is used to assess students who receive their primary reading instruction in English, and Tejas LEE® is used to assess students who receive their primary reading instruction in Spanish. Tejas LEE® is an authentic Spanish assessment, not a translation of TPRI®. 2010 TPRI® PRODUCTS

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Benchmarking Kit (includes Teacher’s Guide, Story Booklet, Task Cards, & Stopwatch) US$189.95 | Stock #: 13107P-71257

Assessment Kit (Teacher’s Guide, Story Booklet, Task Cards, and Stopwatch) US$189.95 | Stock #: 13107P-71417

ISBN 978-1-59857-125-7

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Intervention Activities Guide US$69.95 | Stock #: 13107P-71400

Intervention Activities Guide (Guía de actividades de intervención) US$69.95 | Stock #: 13107P-71554

224 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | spiral-bound | ISBN 978-1-59857-140-0

Progress Monitoring for Emergent Readers™ (PMER) Kit (includes Teacher’s Guide & Task Card Booklet) US$69.95 | Stock #: 13107P-71318

224 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | spiral-bound | ISBN 978-1-59857-155-4

Progress Monitoring for Beginning Readers™ (PMBR) Kit (includes Teacher’s Guide & Story Booklet) US$69.95 | Stock #: 13107P-71356

MPLP Kit (Teacher’s Guide and Story Booklet) US$69.95 | Stock #: 13107P-71509

ISBN 978-1-59857-131-8

ISBN 978-1-59857-135-6

Student Record and Class Summary Sheets and other essential components sold separately; see www.brookespublishing.com

MPLE Kit (Teacher’s Guide and Story Booklet) US$69.95 | Stock #: 13107P-71479 ISBN 978-1-59857-147-9

ISBN 978-1-59857-150-9

Student Record and Class Summary Sheets sold separately; see www.brookespublishing.com

Tejas LEE® and , are registered trademarks of The Texas Education Agency. Monitoreo del progreso para lectores emergentes™ is a trademark of The University of Texas System and The University of Houston System. Monitoreo del progreso para lectores principiantes™ is a trademark of The Texas Education Agency. TPRI® and are registered trademarks of The Texas Education Agency. Progress Monitoring for Emergent Readers™ is a trademark of The University of Texas System and The University of Houston System. Progress Monitoring for Beginning Readers™ is a trademark of The Texas Education Agency.

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Adolescent Literacy

Strategies for Content Comprehension in Inclusive Classrooms Edited by Richard T. Boon, Ph.D., & Vicky Spencer, Ph.D.

or adolescents with reading disabilities, struggles with comprehension are a major obstacle to mastering academic content areas. Help resolve comprehension difficulties with the research-based strategies in this practical text, developed for use with students in Grades 6–12 with and without disabilities. It’s an ideal supplementary text for preservice educators—and a great resource for inservice teachers looking for new strategies.

IMPROVE COMPREHENSION WITH • mnemonics that help students remember and retrieve important information • graphic organizers that highlight key information and clarify abstract concepts • motivational and self-efficacy strategies that encourage deep, focused, and engaged reading • Collaborative Strategic Reading in student-led cooperative learning groups • technology-based applications such as adapted digital texts and open-source textbooks • and more PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Charts, graphic organizers, mnemonic strategies, and sample lesson plans teachers can use in their own classrooms.

“An important evidence-based approach to improving the comprehension of struggling adolescent learners.” —Joanna Williams, Ph.D., Columbia University

Building Comprehension in Adolescents

Powerful Strategies for Improving Reading and Writing in Content Areas By Linda H. Mason, Ph.D., Robert Reid, Ph.D., & Jessica L. Hagaman, Ph.D.

omprehension problems have become an epidemic: One out of every four secondary school students is unable to read and comprehend the material in textbooks.* Start addressing the root of the problem today with this practical teacher’s guide, designed to strengthen reading comprehension and written expression in Grades 6–12 so students can master academic content.

*The Alliance for Excellent Education, 2006

Improve skills critical to higher achievement: • • • • • • •

vocabulary development essay writing quick writing goal setting note organization homework completion and more

YOU’LL LEARN TO: • Improve students’ reading and writing through the proven Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) approach • Embed reading, writing, and organization strategies into science and social studies lessons • Strengthen skills critical to higher achievement, including vocabulary, essay writing, story writing, sustaining attention, and goal setting • Help a wide range of struggling learners with and without disabilities PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Sample lessons with lesson overviews and objectives, suggested teacher scripts, explicit step-by-step instructions, photocopiable worksheets, and detailed vignettes.

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Are you catching math struggles early enough? Screen kids with

nss now—before they fall behind! TM

umber sense is a key indicator of future math success— and now there’s a quick, reliable, and affordable way to screen early numerical competencies in Grades K–1 and identify students at risk for later math struggles. A researchbased tool that requires no extra training, Number Sense Screener™ (NSS™) K–1 gives you the critical information you need to

 Catch at-risk students early  Predict mathematic achievement through at least third grade

 Start planning effective, targeted interventions  Monitor progress and identify where students need more support

LEARN MORE AT THE BROOKES SITE: http://bit.ly/NcEamw

Follow your NSS screening with practical math strategies!

ake the stress out of effective math instruction in pre-K–Grade 3 with this how-to guide on weaving math concepts into storytime.

 Meet national and state standards, including Common Core State Standards in Kindergarten and NCTM Standards and Focal Points

nss At a Glance TM

What is it?

A quick number sense screening tool that accurately identifies children at risk for mathematics difficulties

When is it done?

At least three times: in the fall of kindergarten, the spring of kindergarten, and the fall of first grade

Which areas are screened?

Counting skills, number recognition, number comparisons, nonverbal calculation, story problems, and number combinations

How many items are there?

There are 29 items. (Sample: “Kisha has 6 pennies. Peter takes away 4 of her pennies. How many pennies does Kisha have now?”)

Who completes and scores it?

NSS can be easily completed and scored by a teacher, a learning specialist, or a school psychologist.

How long does it take?

About 15 minutes per child, and about 5 minutes to score

Is the tool valid and reliable?

Yes. NSS has internal consistency of .85 and predictive validity of .70 (end of third grade math achievement)

• Meet NCTM guidelines • Target foundational math skills within an everyday classroom routine • Improve literacy and math skills simultaneously PRACTICAL MATERIALS: Gradespecific sample lessons, a blank lesson template, and a list of 40+ popular storybooks for teaching math. US$24.95 | Stock#: 13107P-71066

2011 | 136 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-59857-106-6

Number Sense Screener™, NSS™, and

nss are trademarks of Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Inc. TM

“A significant and welcomed advance in our ability to identify early risk for long-term difficulties in learning mathematics.” —David C. Geary, Ph.D., University of Missouri

“An indispensable, teacher-friendly tool for ensuring that all students shoot out of the starting gate when they get to first-grade math.” —Nancy Krasa, Ph.D., co-author, Number Sense and Number Nonsense

How

Administer the items using pictures in the Stimulus book and the handy Quick Script:

Show the child the picture . . .

nss Works TM

Then record the child’s responses on the simple Record Sheet and calculate the scores:

. . . and follow the instructions: 1. Say to the child, “Here are some stars. I want you to count each star. Touch each star as you count.” •

In the blanks, record the number the child says as he or she touches each star. If the child stops before 5, put a dash in the remaining blanks.

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In the box marked “Correct(+)/Incorrect(-)” write “+” (= correct) if the count is error free, or write “-” (= incorrect) if the child makes an error.

2. When the child is finished counting, turn to the blank page and ask, “How many stars were on the paper you just saw?” 3. Write “+” (= correct) if the child says “5”, or write the number the child said (= incorrect) if the child said any other number.

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Number Sense Screener™ (NSS™) Set, K–1, Research Edition By Nancy C. Jordan, Ed.D., & Joseph J. Glutting, Ph.D., with Nancy Dyson, Ph.D. Includes a User’s Guide, a Stimulus Book with all the visual stimuli needed to administer the items, an explicit Quick Script for accurate administration, and a pack of 25 Record Sheets. US$89.95 | Stock #: 13107P-72261 | 2012 | ISBN 978-1-59857-226-1 Components also sold separately; see www.brookespublishing.com/nss

Research-based insights on students’ math struggles “RTI in mathematics hasLEARNERS arrived! This book . . . defines, suggests, STRUGGLING and displays what works, how it works, and why.” —Francis (Skip) Fennell, Ph.D., McDaniel College

Understanding RTI in Mathematics Proven Methods and Applications

Edited by Russell Gersten, Ph.D., & Rebecca S. Newman-Gonchar, Ph.D.

hat do we know about RTI in math, and how should K–12 teachers use it to ensure quality instruction and better outcomes? Find out in this definitive researchbased text from more than 25 of today’s leading researchers. PREPARE EDUCATORS TO: • conduct valid and reliable universal screening • provide high-quality, evidence-based instruction for Tiers 1, 2, and 3 US$34.95 | Stock #: 13107P-71677 | 2011

256 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-59857-167-7

• choose the best tools to monitor students’ progress • motivate and engage struggling students • use RTI to target specific mathematical proficiencies and concepts STUDENT-FRIENDLY FEATURES: Detailed vignettes, accessible summaries of recent studies, and best-practice guidelines teachers can use in their classrooms.

Number Sense and Number Nonsense

Teaching Mathematics Meaningfully

By Nancy Krasa, Ph.D., & Sara Shunkwiler, M.Ed.

By David H. Allsopp, Ph.D., Maggie M. Kyger, Ph.D., & LouAnn H. Lovin, Ph.D.

Understanding the Challenges of Learning Math

Solutions for Reaching Struggling Learners

Reader-friendly, researchbased guide to what’s behind students’ math struggles.

This practical resource helps you unlock math concepts for K–12 students with learning disabilities, ADHD, or mild cognitive disabilities.

“A game changer for math educators.” —Earl Oremus, Headmaster, Marburn Academy, Columbus, Ohio

• Help students struggling with arithmetic facts, word problems, fractions, and more • With practical classroom examples and assessment guidelines

“An excellent resource for teachers of K–12 math with struggling learners.” —Zafer Unal, Ph.D., University of South Florida, St. Petersburg

• Teach the Big Ideas of math with confidence • Get lesson plans and research-based strategies that really work • Dismantle students’ barriers to learning math skills

“A powerful road map for working with children with dyslexia and dysgraphia.” —Steve Graham, Ed.D., Vanderbilt University

Teaching Students with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Lessons from Teaching and Science

LESSON PLANS

& Helping Students with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Make Connections

Differentiated Instruction Lesson Plans in Reading and Writing By Virginia W. Berninger, Ph.D., & Beverly J. Wolf, M.Ed.

rovide effective differentiated instruction—and improve literacy outcomes—for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and oral and written language learning disability (OWL LD). Virginia Berninger, a seasoned researcher and former teacher, partners with veteran teacher trainer Beverly Wolf for a one-of-a-kind textbook and lesson plans that help you meet all students’ needs in creative, engaging ways.

TEXTBOOK

• The textbook gives you the research-based guidance you need to improve every aspect of students’ literacy and organize classrooms, routines, and lessons that help students learn. TEXTBOOK—US$39.95 | Stock #: 13107P-69346

2009 | 256 pages | 7 x 10 | paperback | ISBN 978-1-55766-934-6

LESSON PLANS—US$64.95 | Stock #: 13107P-70212

• The lesson plan book gives you a whole school year of proven, step-by-step lessons for Grades 4–6, complete with photocopiable worksheets and adaptable sample scripts.

2009 | 424 pages | 8 ½ x 11 | spiral-bound | ISBN 978-1-59857-021-2

“The best and most complete source of information . . . on the science of reading!” —Rebecca H. Felton, Ph.D., Reading Consultant

Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills

TEXTBOOK

Third Edition

Textbook edited by Judith R. Birsh, Ed.D. Activity book (revised edition) by Suzanne Carreker, Ph.D., & Judith R. Birsh, Ed.D.

MULTISENSORY TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Oral language Phonemic awareness Alphabet knowledge Phonological awareness Handwriting Decoding Spelling Fluency Vocabulary Comprehension Composition Mathematics

eliver high-quality multisensory instruction with this bestselling text and activity book, your keys to better outcomes for students with learning disabilities and their peers. • The comprehensive textbook—adopted in colleges and universities across the country—shows how and why specific multisensory approaches work in elementary through high school and covers hot topics like executive function, fluency, and adolescent literacy. • With the companion activity book, you’ll practice multisensory teaching strategies with 100 activities that cover all the areas in the text, including oral language, phonological awareness, letter recognition, spelling, decoding, fluency, and comprehension.

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