On average, a quarter of a million children in the United States enter foster care every year. Most of these children are placed in non-kinship homes; that is, with people who are complete strangers. In The Neglected Transition, child welfare researcher Monique B. Mitchell explores children's experiences of loss and ambiguity as they transition into foster care, as well as the questions children ask during this critical life transition. Specifically, the author uses child-centered...

Pathways of Human Development uses theoretical perspectives from developmental, social, and behavioral sciences to examine the many ways that individuals, families, and communities intersect and interface. Focusing on the impact of change on human development, including its antecedents, processes, and consequences, the chapters examine a range of topics such as health and adaptation; social anxiety disorder; protective factors and risk behaviors; parent-child relationships; adoles...

"Navigating the Academic Process" highlights my challenges during my academic journey, and I use these challenges and lessons to support students who are starting or currently in the college process.

The book is basically my memoir; however, there are some fictitious characters but all is based on real events.Flashback to my childhood in Madagascar: country with a fascinating history and a unique population, with ethnic characteristics in my own family.Recollecting past personal tragedies in childhood and situating myself in the present where loving people( my family and church friends) are surrounding me, motivating me to be a good person and see life in a happy perspe...

In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com.We all dream about being financially free. However, most of us push this thought to the back of our minds while living just on the threshol...

This book shows how schools can--and must--develop expertise in "learning variation" (understanding how different kinds of minds learn) and apply this knowledge to classroom instruction in order to address the chronic learning challenges and achievement gap faced by millions of students. Barringer shows how using what we know about learning variation with a focus on discovering learning strengths, not just deficits, can help schools create plans for success for those stud...

**2014 Outstanding Academic Title, Choice"What’s going on in this picture?"**With this one question and a carefully chosen work of art, teachers can start their students down a path toward deeper learning and other skills now encouraged by the Common Core State Standards. The Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) teaching method has been successfully implemented in schools, districts, and cultural institutions nationwide, including bilingual schools in California, West ...

Your aim in life should be to achieve all of the wonderful things that are possible for you. There is no reason for you not to be earning twice as much as you are today, or even five or ten times as much. Your potential is practically limitless, if you could just learn how to utilize it.Clarity, Focus, and Concentration: Three strong, simple attributes needed to hone in your potential and hit the bull's eye! And just as you can develop your physical muscles through hard work and co...

Can You Tell Learning Fact From Fiction?“Training should be tailored to individual learning styles.” “We only use 10 percent of our brain.” “Multitasking is as simple and efficient as flipping a switch.”Some myths and superstitions have their fervent believers. But unlike everyday misconceptions such as “Bats are blind” or “George Washington had wooden teeth,” these learning myths can cost you. Fortunately, trained skeptic Clark Quinn has once and for all laid them bare bef...

Life Coaching: 23 Lessons on How to Become a Successful Coach Who Encourages, Motivates and Inspires Other People is a book with real world problems for real world people. Not only is it a great read for people wanting to start a career in life coaching, it is an excellent go to for those looking to have a life coach. Sometimes, people aren’t really sure WHAT to bring to the table during their life-coaching sessions.Issues discussed are as follows:What is a life coach:You w...

Empowering advice for parents of bright, quirky, socially awkward kids—an educator’s clarion call to better understand, appreciate, and nurture our “left-brainers”Does your child:• Have impressive intellectual abilities but seem puzzled by ordinary interactions with other children?• Have deep, all-absorbing interests or seemingly encyclopedic knowledge of certain subjects?• Bring home mediocre report cards, or seem disengaged at school, despit...

Join Nancy Frey and Douglas Fisher as they outline a clear-cut, realistic, and rewarding approach to formative assessment. They explain how four discrete steps work in tandem to create a seamless, comprehensive formative assessment system—one that has no beginning and no end. This ongoing approach enhances an active give-and-take relationship between teachers and students to promote learning.Where am I going?Step 1: Feed-up ensures that students understand the purpose of an...