For decades, the way society has understood neurological difference has been defined by the medical model — a framework that views autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive variations primarily as deficits to be fixed. Neurodivergent Minds: Beyond the Medical Model challenges that assumption and invites readers to see the human brain through a broader, more compassionate lens: one where diversity of thought, perception, and experience is not pathology b...

The book discusses the challenges that teacher leaders face, such as deciding to accept a leadership role, building principal–teacher leader relationships, and working with peers.

For many children, schools are the main or only providers of mental health services. In this visionary and comprehensive book, two nationally known experts describe a new approach to school-based mental health—one that better serves students, maximizes resources, and promotes academic performance.The authors describe how educators can effectively coordinate internal and external resources to support a healthy school environment and help at-risk students overcome barriers to learning...

Your start-up menu for super-charged culture changeThere′s an invisible thread woven through your school that defines everything from dress codes to student success. It′s your school culture, and reshaping it will yield highly visible improvements for teachers and students. Leslie Kaplan and William Owings guide you in improving leadership, teaching, learning, confidence, and trust throughout your school.Culture Re-Boot re...

InCollective Impact, authors Jenni Donohoo and Glenn Forbes identify barriers that impede collective teacher efficacy and detail effective strategies school leaders can use to overcome these obstacles. With reflective prompts and tools for implementation, this book will help school leaders in developing the capability to lead successful and sustainable improvement and realize more positive outcomes for students.K–12 teachers and leaders can use this book to:

"Understanding Intellectual Disabilities in Children: A Parent's Guide to Support and Growth" is a comprehensive and empowering resource for parents navigating the journey of raising a child with intellectual disabilities. This guide offers a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with parenting, coupled with actionable strategies to foster growth, advocacy, and inclusion.The book is thoughtfully divided into 75 chapters

The time has come to separate academic achievement from student behavior attributes. Author and trusted assessment expert Tom Schimmer shares a three-tiered framework and trauma-informed, restorative, and schoolwide approaches to teaching responsibility, nurturing student accountability, and addressing student behavior in a way that teaches students the life skills they need to thrive in the classroom and in the larger world.This book will help K–12 teachers and administrat...

This book is your ultimate Workplace bullying resource. Here you will find the most up-to-date information, facts, quotes and much more.In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Workplace bullying's whole picture right away. Get countless Workplace bullying facts right at your fingertips with this essential resource.The Workplace bullying Handbook is the single and largest Workplace bullying reference book. T...

What does it take to become a catalyst for positive change in the world around you? How can you transform your passion for helping others into a rewarding and impactful career? Dive into the pages of our comprehensive study guide designed for aspiring Licensed Masters of Social Work (LMSW) and discover the keys to unlocking your potential as a compassionate and skilled social worker.In this carefully crafted guide, we delve deep into the heart of social work practice, offering a we...

Interventions for Anti-Oppressive Clinical Supervision reimagines the current landscape of clinical supervision training and praxis by offering 50 transformative interventions grounded in the principles of anti-oppression.Designed for interdisciplinary mental health professionals across roles and contexts, it provides dynamic tools to dismantle systems of oppression and embrace liberatory, intersectional approaches to supervision. More than a resource, this book inspires a...

"This resource gives the reader everything needed to design and implement a successful mental health program to benefit a diverse student population. The authors present a strong case for planning and delivering comprehensive integrated services. I commend the authors for their willingness to tackle the tough issues surrounding mental health services for all students."—Marian White-Hood, Director of Academics, Accountability, and Principal SupportSee Forever Foundati...

School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Preparing Educators and Improving Schools, 3rd Edition prepares future teachers and administrators to conduct effective and equitable programs of family and community engagement that contribute to student success in school. Renowned authors Joyce L. Epstein and Steven B. Sheldon present the theories, research, policies, and practices that have been shown to improve the design and conduct of partnership programs in diverse communities and...