National teacher preparation standards in gifted and talented education provide the foundation for research-based practices in gifted education and identify what teachers should know and be able to do
This timely resource analyzes home visits as a primary intervention for at-risk families with infants and young children and details innovative programs for home service delivery. Focusing on family v
This guide explains how to manage and create projects in libraries and archives that build digital collections. It discusses digital libraries, how they developed, and current challenges; the key elem
This book traces the research on the design, implementation and outcomes of a professional development program for in-service primary and secondary school teachers aimed at enhancing their understandi
Teachers and school leaders are confronted by various issues pertaining to social justice every day. This volume will help school leaders to handle these issues ethically, and is intended to be used b
The counselling and psychotherapy professions have experienced a rapid growth and expansion throughout Europe, and internationally. State regulation of these professional practices has requiredpersona
The current publishing environment has experienced a drastic change in the way content is created, delivered, and acquired, particularly for libraries. With the increasing importance of digital publis
This book and CD-ROM combination is designed to provide students and aspiring professionals with realistic information about careers in the retailing and apparel merchandising industry. With its focus
Alessio and Booth describe 13 clubs that libraries can establish for teenagers and 100 activities that club members can participate in. They begin with "read-a-latte books and media club&
Public librarians in Schaumburg, Illinois describe programs that libraries can conduct for people ranging in age from their late teens into their 40s. They include suggestions on how to reach out to t
Written for teachers, administrators, and professional development specialists in schools and universities, this book is an educators’ guide to reflective practice. In clear, accessible language, the
Designated a Doody's Core Title!Earned a 5-star 100 Score, Doody's Medical ReviewThe Fifth Edition of this topflight text on Nurse Practitioner role development is completely updated and expanded to e
'This book clearly approaches the "21st century skills-issue" ... Hands-on, reflective, thorough: a definite must-have for students, professionals and HE institutions.'- Nieke Campag
Freeman, a former school librarian, presents storytime programs for children from birth to age 14. She discusses different elements that can be used in interactive storytelling, with examples--picture
This indispensable resource provides tools for collection management in public libraries, featuring essential strategies for inventory assessment, market analysis, budgeting, marketing, and customer s
Creating a Streaming Video Collection for Your Library covers the main processes associated with streaming video, from licensing to access and evaluation, and will serve as a key reference and source
The Maker Movement is hot, and librarians are eager to participate. Even if you feel restricted by budget, staff, or space, this step-by-step guide will help you turn your library into a creativity ce
Learn to program for multiple devices using this exciting, open source software platform Tizen offers an innovative operating system, applications, and a user experience that consumers can take from
Academic librarians and library administrators explore the theory, practice, benefits, and pitfalls of building a library collection based on requests by library users. Among the topics are electronic
In The Quest for Mastery, Sam M. Intrator and Don Siegel investigate an emerging trend: the growth of out-of-school programs dedicated to helping underserved youth develop the personal qualities and c
This collection of thought-provoking essays by visionary and innovative library practitioners covers theory, research, and best practices in collection development, examining how it has evolved, ident
A practical Wrox guide to ARM programming for mobile devicesWith more than 90 percent of mobile phones sold in recent years using ARM-based processors, developers are eager to master this embedded tec
Business Development, A Practical Guide for the Small Professional Services Firm encapsulates over 25 years of hands-on business development and marketing experience. The author’s goal is to help thos
A premier collection of high-quality articles from leading voices in education, curriculum planning, and development. Curriculum Leadership: Readings for Developing Quality Educational Progr
Looking for a programming guide for computer tablet use in the library setting? This book provides detailed plans and instructions with specific literacy goals for child, teen, and adult audiences—exa
Authors Sharon Snow and Yvonne Reed present fashion as a way to offer a fun and interesting program for teens in the library—and not just for girls. Today's fashion-savvy teenaged guys are just as lik
The connections between reflective practice and professional development are the focus for this book, which offers guidance to support lasting change and provides strategies to enable self-initiated p
In addition to the defeat of conventional enemy forces, Army units and leaders must be able to defeat unconventional forces, develop partner forces, protect local populations, and support civil functi
Reflecting on Teaching the Four Skills: 60 Strategies for Professional Development offers novice teachers strate-gies for the teaching of reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and for assessing t
Fragmented, unfocused, and top down approaches to professional development are unrealistic, ineffective and do not promise anything significant to teachers and their contexts. This book questions prof
Howes (applied developmental psychology, U. of California, Los Angeles) et al. compile eight essays drawn from presentations and discussions that took place during the annual National Center for Resea
Edited by Sleeter (emerita, California State U. Monterey Bay), the eight chapters of this book evaluate a school reform professional development project in New Zealand that is conceptually grounded in
Meltzer (Western Carolina U.) provides a project management process for helping teachers learn a new hardware, software, curriculum, or strategy that supports incorporating technology as part of the n
