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Genius Hour

Passion Projects That Ignite Innovation and Student Inquiry

by Andi McNair ...

Genius Hour, Second Edition features newly revised handouts, up-to-date online resources, and fresh strategies for implementing Genius Hour, or passion projects, in your classroom.Genius Hour allows students to experience personalized learning through self-driven projects, application of standards and real-world skills, and opportunities to learn through productive struggle and reflection. ... Read more

$31.99 USD

Genius Hour, Second Edition features newly revised handouts, up-to-date online resources, and fresh strategies for implementing Genius Hour, or passion projects, in your classroom.Genius Hour allows students to experience personalized learning through self-driven projects, application of standards and real-world skills, and opportunities to learn through productive struggle and reflection.
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Achieving Equity in Gifted Programming

Dismantling Barriers and Tapping Potential

by April Wells ...

Achieving Equity in Gifted Programming offers practical, research-based programming implementations to increase equity in gifted education and: ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Achieving Equity in Gifted Programming offers practical, research-based programming implementations to increase equity in gifted education and:
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Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Learners

by Cindy West ...

The prospect of homeschooling gifted and advanced learners isn't daunting anymore! Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Students gives parents all of the support and confidence they need to bring their children home to a school that meets every one of their academic, emotional, and social needs.Written by a veteran homeschooler, this book clearly and concisely teaches parents how to homeschool their ... Read more

$17.99 USD

The prospect of homeschooling gifted and advanced learners isn't daunting anymore! Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Students gives parents all of the support and confidence they need to bring their children home to a school that meets every one of their academic, emotional, and social needs.Written by a veteran homeschooler, this book clearly and concisely teaches parents how to homeschool their
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The Verbal Behavior Approach

How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders

by Mary Lynch Barbera, Tracy Rasmussen ...

The Verbal Behavior (VB) approach is a form of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), that is based on B.F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior and works particularly well with children with minimal or no speech abilities. In this book Dr. Mary Lynch Barbera draws on her own experiences as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and also as a parent of a child with autism to explain VB and how to use it ... Read more

$19.99 USD

The Verbal Behavior (VB) approach is a form of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), that is based on B.F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior and works particularly well with children with minimal or no speech abilities. In this book Dr. Mary Lynch Barbera draws on her own experiences as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and also as a parent of a child with autism to explain VB and how to use it
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Making Differentiation a Habit

How to Ensure Success in Academically Diverse Classrooms

by Diane Heacox ...

Series series Free Spirit Professional®
Updated edition of a popular resource helps teachers seamlessly integrate differentiation practices into their daily routine.In this updated edition of her guide to daily differentiated instruction, Diane Heacox outlines the critical elements for success in today’s classrooms. She gives educators evidence-based differentiation strategies and user-friendly tools to optimize teaching, learning, and ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Updated edition of a popular resource helps teachers seamlessly integrate differentiation practices into their daily routine.In this updated edition of her guide to daily differentiated instruction, Diane Heacox outlines the critical elements for success in today’s classrooms. She gives educators evidence-based differentiation strategies and user-friendly tools to optimize teaching, learning, and
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Dreamers, Discoverers & Dynamos

How to Help the Child Who Is Bright, Bored and Having Problems in School

by Lucy Jo Palladino Ph.D. ...

Does your imaginative, computer-proficient daughter tune out in the classroom? Does your spirited son become headstrong and aggressive when faced with the simplest decisions? Does your bold, energetic child have trouble focusing on basic tasks?Millions of children--one in five--have what psychologist Lucy Jo Palladino, Ph.D., calls the Edison trait: dazzling intelligence, an active imagination, a ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Does your imaginative, computer-proficient daughter tune out in the classroom? Does your spirited son become headstrong and aggressive when faced with the simplest decisions? Does your bold, energetic child have trouble focusing on basic tasks?Millions of children--one in five--have what psychologist Lucy Jo Palladino, Ph.D., calls the Edison trait: dazzling intelligence, an active imagination, a
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5 Levels of Gifted

School Issues and Educational Options

by Deborah Ruf, Ph.D. ...

Formerly titled Losing Our Minds: Gifted Children Left Behind, this book describes differences in developmental stages within the gifted population. The children are classified into five levels of giftedness based on behaviors and developmental milestones, giving parents and educators a reference guide to compare with their own gifted children or students. A child s intellectual level can thus be ... Read more

$13.99 USD

Formerly titled Losing Our Minds: Gifted Children Left Behind, this book describes differences in developmental stages within the gifted population. The children are classified into five levels of giftedness based on behaviors and developmental milestones, giving parents and educators a reference guide to compare with their own gifted children or students. A child s intellectual level can thus be
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Genius Denied

How to Stop Wasting Our Brightest Young Minds

by Jan Davidson, Bob Davidson, Laura Vanderkam ...

With all the talk of failing schools these days, we forget that schools can fail their brightest students, too. We pledge to "leave no child behind," but in American schools today, thousands of gifted and talented students fall short of their potential. In Genius Denied, Jan and Bob Davidson describe the "quiet crisis" in education: gifted students spending their days in classrooms learning little ... Read more

$12.99 USD

With all the talk of failing schools these days, we forget that schools can fail their brightest students, too. We pledge to "leave no child behind," but in American schools today, thousands of gifted and talented students fall short of their potential. In Genius Denied, Jan and Bob Davidson describe the "quiet crisis" in education: gifted students spending their days in classrooms learning little
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Teaching Gifted Kids in Today's Classroom

Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use

by Susan Winebrenner ...

Series series Free Spirit Professional®
Latest edition of the go-to classroom resource since 1992 for reaching and challenging gifted students.This fourth edition of the “orange bible” brings fresh updates to the definitive guide to meeting the learning needs of gifted students in the mixedabilities classroom—seamlessly and effectively with minimal preparation time. Included are practical, classroom-tested strategies and step-by-step ... Read more

$31.99 USD

Latest edition of the go-to classroom resource since 1992 for reaching and challenging gifted students.This fourth edition of the “orange bible” brings fresh updates to the definitive guide to meeting the learning needs of gifted students in the mixedabilities classroom—seamlessly and effectively with minimal preparation time. Included are practical, classroom-tested strategies and step-by-step
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Why Smart People Hurt

A Guide for the Bright, the Sensitive, and the Creative (Creative Thinking & Positive Thinking Book, Mastering Creative Anxiety)

by Eric Maisel, PhD ...

Make Your Gifted Life Meaningful"This book will make a smart person even smarter." ―Dr. Katharine Brooks, You Majored in What? Mapping Your Path from Chaos to Career#1 Bestseller in Counseling & Psychology, Attention-Deficit Disorder, and Mood DisordersOvercome your unique challenges. The challenges smart and creative people encounter―from scientific researchers and genius award winners t... ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Make Your Gifted Life Meaningful"This book will make a smart person even smarter." ―Dr. Katharine Brooks, You Majored in What? Mapping Your Path from Chaos to Career#1 Bestseller in Counseling & Psychology, Attention-Deficit Disorder, and Mood DisordersOvercome your unique challenges. The challenges smart and creative people encounter―from scientific researchers and genius award winners t...
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A Class Apart

by Alec Klein ...

From the bestselling author of Stealing Time comes an unflinching portrayal of the experiences, trials, and passions of the remarkable students and faculty inside the halls of one of America’s best high schools.Inside the fiercely competitive halls of Stuyvesant High School—one of America’s most elite public institutions—students chase excellence at a cost. Here, brilliance is the norm, pressure ... Read more

$11.99 USD

From the bestselling author of Stealing Time comes an unflinching portrayal of the experiences, trials, and passions of the remarkable students and faculty inside the halls of one of America’s best high schools.Inside the fiercely competitive halls of Stuyvesant High School—one of America’s most elite public institutions—students chase excellence at a cost. Here, brilliance is the norm, pressure
... Read more
Differentiation for Gifted Learners

Going Beyond the Basics

by Diane Heacox, Richard M. Cash ...

Series series Free Spirit Professional®
Revised and updated edition helps educators increase rigor and depth for all advanced and gifted learners to fulfill their potential.With increasing numbers of students receiving gifted services every year, it’s more important than ever for differentiated instruction to go beyond adjusting content levels, task complexity, or product choice—it must truly challenge and support learners on all levels ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Revised and updated edition helps educators increase rigor and depth for all advanced and gifted learners to fulfill their potential.With increasing numbers of students receiving gifted services every year, it’s more important than ever for differentiated instruction to go beyond adjusting content levels, task complexity, or product choice—it must truly challenge and support learners on all levels
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Giftedness in practice

by Rianne van de Ven ...

Many gifted adults were not recognized as being gifted as children simply because knowledge of giftedness did not exist or was unavailable. Many gifted people experience challenges in dealing with others and with themselves. How can they learn to acknowledge and develop their potential in a world that rarely understands them?Giftedness is not always recognized or considered relevant in situations ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Many gifted adults were not recognized as being gifted as children simply because knowledge of giftedness did not exist or was unavailable. Many gifted people experience challenges in dealing with others and with themselves. How can they learn to acknowledge and develop their potential in a world that rarely understands them?Giftedness is not always recognized or considered relevant in situations
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Creative Homeschooling

A Resource Guide for Smart Families

by Lisa Rivero ...

For a comprehensive guide to home-based education, that does not promote any particular curriculum or religious view, this is one book parents should buy! Parents will appreciate practical advice on getting started, adjusting to new roles, designing curriculum that is both child-centered and fun, and planning for social and emotional growth. Parents will turn to their favorite chapters again and ... Read more

$13.99 USD

For a comprehensive guide to home-based education, that does not promote any particular curriculum or religious view, this is one book parents should buy! Parents will appreciate practical advice on getting started, adjusting to new roles, designing curriculum that is both child-centered and fun, and planning for social and emotional growth. Parents will turn to their favorite chapters again and
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Giftedness 101

by Linda Silverman, PhD ...

Series series Psych 101
"Is there really such a thing as giftedness? Are programs for gifted children elitist and undemocratic? Giftedness 101 addresses this extremely controversial topic with the intention of dispelling the many myths surrounding the concept of giftedness and providing a clear, cohesive conception of the psychology and development of gifted children.Seeking to reinvigorate the study of giftedness as a ... Read more

$37.99 USD

"Is there really such a thing as giftedness? Are programs for gifted children elitist and undemocratic? Giftedness 101 addresses this extremely controversial topic with the intention of dispelling the many myths surrounding the concept of giftedness and providing a clear, cohesive conception of the psychology and development of gifted children.Seeking to reinvigorate the study of giftedness as a
... Read more
The Class

A Life-Changing Teacher, His World-Changing Kids, and the Most Inventive Classroom in America

by Heather Won Tesoriero ...

An unforgettable year in the life of a visionary high school science teacher and his award-winning students, as they try to get into college, land a date for the prom . . . and possibly change the world“A complex portrait of the ups and downs of teaching in a culture that undervalues what teaching delivers.”—The Wall Street JournalAndy Bramante left his successful career as a corporate scientist ... Read more

$15.99 USD

An unforgettable year in the life of a visionary high school science teacher and his award-winning students, as they try to get into college, land a date for the prom . . . and possibly change the world“A complex portrait of the ups and downs of teaching in a culture that undervalues what teaching delivers.”—The Wall Street JournalAndy Bramante left his successful career as a corporate scientist
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When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers: How to Meet Their Social and Emotional Needs

by Judy Galbraith ...

Gifted kids are so much more than test scores and grades. Still, it’s sometimes difficult to see past the potential to the child who may be anxious, lonely, confused, or unsure of what the future might bring. This book, now fully revised with updated information and new survey quotes, offers practical suggestions for addressing the social and emotional needs of gifted students. The authors present ... Read more

$29.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Gifted kids are so much more than test scores and grades. Still, it’s sometimes difficult to see past the potential to the child who may be anxious, lonely, confused, or unsure of what the future might bring. This book, now fully revised with updated information and new survey quotes, offers practical suggestions for addressing the social and emotional needs of gifted students. The authors present
... Read more
Differentiating for the Young Child

Teaching Strategies Across the Content Areas, PreK–3

Edited by Joan F. Smutny, Sarah E. von Fremd ...

Praise for the first edition:"Smutny and von Fremd′s very special talent is in helping adults nurture and cherish the creativity and learning joy that is so intrinsic in young children."—Susan Winebrenner, Author and Staff Development SpecialistEducation Consulting Service, Inc."The authors use teacher voices, classroom stories, and solid foundations to guide the reader′s thinking. Practical ... Read more

$36.89 USD

Praise for the first edition:"Smutny and von Fremd′s very special talent is in helping adults nurture and cherish the creativity and learning joy that is so intrinsic in young children."—Susan Winebrenner, Author and Staff Development SpecialistEducation Consulting Service, Inc."The authors use teacher voices, classroom stories, and solid foundations to guide the reader′s thinking. Practical
... Read more
Deep Creativity

Inside the Creative Mystery

by Victor Shamas ...

A psychologist illustrates what creativity is, where it comes from, and how you can fulfill your creative potential.Deep Creativity reveals the findings of Victor Shamas's 30-year exploration of the creative process. Rather than observing creativity in others, he delved into the experience directly in order to uncover hidden truths and break free of common misconceptions. Deep Creativity turns ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A psychologist illustrates what creativity is, where it comes from, and how you can fulfill your creative potential.Deep Creativity reveals the findings of Victor Shamas's 30-year exploration of the creative process. Rather than observing creativity in others, he delved into the experience directly in order to uncover hidden truths and break free of common misconceptions. Deep Creativity turns
... Read more
Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Learners

A Case Studies Approach

by Christine L. Weber, Cecelia Boswell, Wendy A. Behrens ...

Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Learners allows educators and stakeholders to examine issues related to differentiating curriculum and instruction in a variety of contexts. The case studies in this rich resource analyze various differentiation strategies and their benefits to promote classrooms where every student belongs, every student is valued, and every student is nurtured. The cases ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Learners allows educators and stakeholders to examine issues related to differentiating curriculum and instruction in a variety of contexts. The case studies in this rich resource analyze various differentiation strategies and their benefits to promote classrooms where every student belongs, every student is valued, and every student is nurtured. The cases
... Read more
Special Education

Strategies, Challenges, and Success Stories (Empowering Students with Diverse Learning Needs)

by Ali Muattar ...

"Special Education: Strategies, Challenges, and Success Stories" is an essential guide for educators, parents, and anyone passionate about fostering students' success with diverse learning needs. Authored by Ali Muattar, a seasoned educator with years of experience in special education, this book provides a comprehensive overview of effective strategies, common challenges, and inspiring success ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Special Education: Strategies, Challenges, and Success Stories" is an essential guide for educators, parents, and anyone passionate about fostering students' success with diverse learning needs. Authored by Ali Muattar, a seasoned educator with years of experience in special education, this book provides a comprehensive overview of effective strategies, common challenges, and inspiring success
... Read more
Empowering Underrepresented Gifted Students

Perspectives from the Field

by Deb Douglas, Joy Lawson Davis ...

Series series Free Spirit Professional®
Help underserved high-potential students claim their right to an education that addresses their unique needs.In gifted education, an important and contentious issue that has yet to be sufficiently addressed is the systemic underrepresentation of gifted students who have been discriminated against in school-based gifted and advanced learner programs because of their race, ethnicity, gender identity ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Help underserved high-potential students claim their right to an education that addresses their unique needs.In gifted education, an important and contentious issue that has yet to be sufficiently addressed is the systemic underrepresentation of gifted students who have been discriminated against in school-based gifted and advanced learner programs because of their race, ethnicity, gender identity
... Read more
Advanced and Struggling Students

An Insider’s Guide for Parents and Teachers to Support Exceptional Youngsters

by Parry Graham ...

For too many families, the language and culture of public education are confusing and intimidating, creating barriers that prevent meaningful and supportive collaboration. This can be especially true for both the parents of students who struggle and the parents of students who are high achievers. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Schools should be a place where parents feel welcomed and a place ... Read more

$22.99 USD

For too many families, the language and culture of public education are confusing and intimidating, creating barriers that prevent meaningful and supportive collaboration. This can be especially true for both the parents of students who struggle and the parents of students who are high achievers. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Schools should be a place where parents feel welcomed and a place
... Read more
How the Gifted Brain Learns

Edited by David A. Sousa ...

"Pulls many areas of gifted research, knowledge, and applications together in a clear and concise manner. This is a one-stop book for teachers who have high-ability/gifted students in a classroom and need to understand how these students′ brains work and how to plan effective instruction."—Mary Beth Cary, TeacherWorth County Primary School, Sylvester GAIdentify, understand, and engage the full ... Read more

$38.69 USD

"Pulls many areas of gifted research, knowledge, and applications together in a clear and concise manner. This is a one-stop book for teachers who have high-ability/gifted students in a classroom and need to understand how these students′ brains work and how to plan effective instruction."—Mary Beth Cary, TeacherWorth County Primary School, Sylvester GAIdentify, understand, and engage the full
... Read more

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