This is a collection of stories told by physicians, psychotherapists, and nurses, written in their own words, detailing the personal thoughts/feelings that have colored their work in the helping professions. Deeply personal, honest, and vulnerable, these professionals share the stories that have been untold until now. Ethical and legal concerns often quell the desire to tell these stories. But they are just too compelling, heartwarming, and at times, heartbreaking to leave untold. Have you...

This innovative STEAM guide will help general and special education teachers to increase effective instruction with adolescents (grades 5–10). The authors show teachers how to link STEM concepts with popular fiction and film selections as a catalyst to launch student interactions, discussions, projects, and investigations. This approach will promote problem solving and reasoning skills by initiating the scientific process, rather than simply presenting established facts. The book includes ...

This accessible resource addresses the problems, challenges, and issues that general and special education leaders frequently face on a day-to-day basis in implementing the Common Core standards in their schools. Grounded in best practices from current literature, this text provides leaders with practical solutions to working with teachers and differentiating instruction for all students—including students with special needs, ESL, and ELL learners. A School Leader’s Guide to Implementi...