educational counseling

"This practical resource for teachers, counselors, and youth leaders brings gifted students together to talk face-to-face about important issues in their lives. Guided group discussions help young people strengthen their social-emotional development, build verbal communication skills, and cope with difficult emotions. Includes section with guidelines for group leaders"--Provided by publisher.

Rhymes and illustrations appeal to all ages and are an entertaining way to teach simple, life changing techniques of goal setting to students.

Presents tools educators may use to provide direct math intervention in the areas of number sense and computation for students in grades three to five, featuring over thirty math concepts, each with teaching strategies and a formative assessment, and including sample questions, and games.

Simple text and photographs explore the job of a school counselor and how he or she serves a community.

Contains twelve articles that offer a variety of perspectives on how to go about choosing a career.

"Early childhood professionals play a key role in the early identification of maltreatment and unhealthy patterns of development. They are also the gateway to healing. In [this book], teachers and caregivers will find the tools and strategies to connect with harmed children and start them on the path to healing. Practical strategies equip caregivers to help these littlest victims"--Amazon.com.

Follows the work of guidance counselor Gwyeth Smith, who applies his own unique method for helping high schoolers find a college that will not only help them toward their career, but also present an experience of self-discovery.

Offers teachers step-by-step instructions for dealing with their most challenging students, with tips for reaching students who are needy, hostile, unmotivated, bored, withdrawn, manipulative, or attention seeking.