Synopsis: The Duck Dog Adventure is a heart-pounding story about teamwork and wildlife. A dedicated trainer, takes her talented Labrador Retriever, Orion, on his very first duck hunt. After months of training, the duo venture into the wild to put Orion‛s instincts to the ultimate test. The day is filled with Orion proving himself to be a natural. He successfully navigates the terrain and retrieves several ducks, marking a triumphant milestone. As the day ...

Synopsis: The Dog That Didn‛t Bark at First is about a beagle named Buttons that is 'cute as a button.‛ He is a beagle, but he certainly doesn‛t behave like one. While other beagles are sniffing and perking their ears, Buttons remains as still as a statue, showing no interest in barking, chasing, or even a simple fidget. He has a quiet, serious nature. Would he ever find his "inner beagle?" Everything changes when his owner, Mr. Henry brings home a gorgeo...

In 2004, Canadian Kathy Binns was offered a job teaching middle school in Moscow. Thus began an incredible overseas adventure that lasted seventeen years. With humour, candour, and a keen observational eye, Kathy recounts her memorable experiences inside and out of the English-speaking expat bubbles in the various places she and her husband Michael lived and worked. Russia Bangladesh, Thailand, Jeju Island, South Korea, and the UAE provided extraordinary experiences. At times, her circumst...

Technology holds great promise for helping students with autism learn, communicate, and function effectively in the modern world. Start leveraging that power today with this forward-thinking book, your in-depth guided tour of technologies that support learners with autism and help them fully participate in their classroom and community. You’ll learn about readily available technologies you can use right now—from apps to video modeling—and explore next-wave innovations that will help ...

Synopsis: Virginia! Our Home is an educational children's book that introduces young readers to the Commonwealth of Virginia and its five distinct geographic regions. Written by a 4th-grade teacher, this book serves as an accessible introduction to Virginia's geography, helping elementary students understand the state's diverse landscapes and regional characteristics. The colorful illustrations and clear layout make it an ideal educational resource for yo...

This rich and evocative poetry collection explores the idea of living in the present while experiencing life’s hills and valleys, from failed relationships and the fear of death to resiliency, growth, self-worth, hope, and perseverance. These tender yet powerful poems delve into what it means to be human and leave us with an appreciation for the sweetness of our lives and the moments we have been given, however fleeting they may be.

Students with autism are often brilliant but struggle to get and keep jobs due to social skill deficits and splinter skills. This book will help students start thinking socially through intentional social skill lessons based on evidence based practice including peer based instruction and intervention. Using peers to teach social skills is an easy way to shift the culture and climate of your entire school building and even district.

ABOUT THE INFORMANTEd Noyce, the informant or subject of this field study, was the Superintendent of the Wapiti Falls School District in 1994. Pseudonyms are used throughout his story, but he is real and so are the people, events, and locations herein. Why Ed Noyce? Ed was identified by an expert panel as an effective school superintendent.Asked for his comments, the real Ed Noyce wrote: “I am also grateful to those staff members, school board members, and others who agreed ...

“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.”St. Augustine, The ConfessionsDeeply personal reflections on twenty-six attributes of God anchor I Am That I Am: The Ultimate Reality Self-Revealed to the important questions that most of us have at some time in our lives:• Is there some reality beyond the physical world?• Who or what is God?• Who am I and what is the purpose of my life?With the beli...

In today’s world, we are constantly juggling expectations and trying to manage the many pressures we feel around us. We all have issues, struggles, and habits that we feel guilt or shame about. We all have beliefs and expectations of ourselves and life that hold us back. Society is also always pressuring us to look a certain way, live a certain way, and project happiness and joy through it all. Essentially, we are surrounded by expectation, which can make just being alive a complex, exhaus...

The Structure of Knowledge Using Natural PatternsBy: John KreyThe Structure of Knowledge Using Natural Patterns demonstrates through natural patterns how scientific structures, concepts, and facts should be organized in textbooks and in lessons. Just like the Periodic Table of the chemical elements, these patterns also present a periodicity that extends to all periodic knowledge, knowledge that elaborates upon the truth.About the AuthorJohn Krey received his...

800+ Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives for use in K - 12 and in Home School Settings consists of a collection of more than 800 SMART Goals that can be used in Home Schooling settings, General Education settings, or Special Education settings to address learning needs in various areas of development: These SMART Goals can be used as is, but better is it to revise the selected SMART Goals to accurately fit with the Current level of Performance of the student. Most of the SMART Goals are wr...