Choosing The Right School For Your Child

Author : Andrew Campanella
Publisher : Beaufort Books
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780825308154

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The School Choice Roadmap by Andrew Campanella Pdf

WINNER OF THE 2020 FOREWORD INDIES GOLD AWARD IN EDUCATION WINNER OF THE SILVER IPPY AWARD FOR BEST EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES You want your children to benefit from a great education. But every student is unique. One type of school might be a great fit for your neighbor's child, but it might not work for your son or daughter. Across the country, many parents today have more choices for their children's education than ever before. If you are starting the process of finding your child's first school—or if you want to choose a new learning environment—The School Choice Roadmap is for you. This first-of-its-kind book offers a practical, jargon-free overview of school choice policies, from public school open enrollment to private school scholarships and more. It breaks down the similarities and differences between traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, online public schools, private schools, and homeschooling. Most importantly, The School Choice Roadmap offers a seven-step process that will help you harness the power of your own intuition—and your own expertise about your child's uniqueness—to help you find a school that reflects your family's goals, values, and priorities. Filled with sage advice from dozens of other parents who have pursued the school search process, and interviews with school leaders and teachers, The School Choice Roadmap is an optimistic, empowering book that cuts through the confusion in K-12 education—so that you can give your children every opportunity to succeed in school and in life.

Author : Dr Gary R Gruber
Publisher : River House Press
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692265368

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Your Child, Your Choice by Dr Gary R Gruber Pdf

This handbook for parents provides information and guidelines for selecting a good school for your child. Different children may need different schools or even different schools at different times in their lives. How do you go about choosing the right, best school whether your child is just starting school or is farther along in some higher grade? What is the best fit for your child? How do I evaluate my child's current school? What kinds of things do I look for if I want to help my child change schools? These kinds of questions and more are anticipated in this book and there is a questionnaire provided at the back to help parents determine how your child's school measures up to your expectations. What about your own education did you value or wish had been different? Given so many changes in technology and the new economy, what skills do you think will be most necessary to be successful after a good education?

Author : Gabrielle Stanley Blair
Publisher : Artisan
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-07
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781579656553

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Design Mom by Gabrielle Stanley Blair Pdf

New York Times best seller Ever since Gabrielle Stanley Blair became a parent, she’s believed that a thoughtfully designed home is one of the greatest gifts we can give our families, and that the objects and decor we choose to surround ourselves with tell our family’s story. In this, her first book, Blair offers a room-by-room guide to keeping things sane, organized, creative, and stylish. She provides advice on getting the most out of even the smallest spaces; simple fixes that make it easy for little ones to help out around the house; ingenious storage solutions for the never-ending stream of kid stuff; rainy-day DIY projects; and much, much more.

Author : Dona Matthews,Joanne Foster
Publisher : House of Anansi
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781770894785

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Beyond Intelligence by Dona Matthews,Joanne Foster Pdf

From two internationally recognized experts in the field of gifted education comes this timely exploration of how best to nurture a child’s unique gifts, and set them on a path to a happily productive life — in school and beyond. What is intelligence? Is it really a have or have not proposition, as we’ve been led to believe? Are some children just destined to fall behind? Dona Matthews and Joanne Foster answer those questions with a resounding “No!” In Beyond Intelligence, they demonstrate that every child has the ability to succeed — with the right support and guidance. But how can parents provide that support? Matthews and Foster proceed from the assumption that knowledge is power, offering parents an information-packed guide to identifying a child’s ability, fostering creativity, and bolstering effort and persistence. Using case studies and anecdotes from their personal and professional experience, they explore different ways of learning; the links between creativity and intelligence; and how to best to provide emotional and social supports. They offer critical advice on how to work co-operatively with schools and educators, and address how to embrace failures as learning opportunities. Drawing on the latest research in brain development and education theory, Beyond Intelligence is a must-read for today’s parents and educators.

Author : Ruth Birnbaum
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 0857002082

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Choosing a School for a Child With Special Needs by Ruth Birnbaum Pdf

If you are considering placing a child with special needs at a new school, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Should you choose a special school, or a special unit within a mainstream school? What will be the involvement of therapists? Maybe home schooling would be best? Whether the child has autism, dyslexia or any other special educational, emotional or behavioural difficulty, this book will help you find the school that suits the child best. From drawing up a list of possibilities and setting up a school visit, to asking the right questions and recording your opinions in order to make an informed decision, Choosing a School for a Child with Special Needs will guide you through this complex and stressful process with confidence and ease. Whether you are a parent seeking a special school, a professional researching a school, or a teacher recommending what to look for in a school, this book is a must-have reference for anyone taking school placement seriously.

Author : Brandi Roth,Fay Van der Kar-Levinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 0964711931

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Choosing the Right School for Your Child by Brandi Roth,Fay Van der Kar-Levinson Pdf

Author : Brandi Roth,Fay Van Der Kar-Levinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Education
ISBN : 0964711907

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Choosing the Right School for Your Child by Brandi Roth,Fay Van Der Kar-Levinson Pdf

Author : Susan Perkins Weston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Education
ISBN : PURD:32754076292121

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Choosing a School for Your Child by Susan Perkins Weston Pdf

Author : Bryan C. Hassel,Emily Ayscue Hassel
Publisher : Armchair Press
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780974462776

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Picky Parent Guide : Choose Your Child's School with Confidence by Bryan C. Hassel,Emily Ayscue Hassel Pdf

A comprehensive manual and reference guide for choosing the best elementary school for your child to attend.

Author : Maria Montessori
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Child development
ISBN : 1851091149

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The Advanced Montessori Method by Maria Montessori Pdf

Presents the Montessori educational philosophy and methods as they relate to children from the ages of seven to eleven years. Surveys the child's psychical health, freedom and spirit, and considers such phenomena as intelligence, attention, imagination and will.

Author : Deborah Stipek, Ph.D.,Kathy Seal
Publisher : Holt Paperbacks
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781466873438

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Motivated Minds by Deborah Stipek, Ph.D.,Kathy Seal Pdf

Motivated Minds--a practical guide to ensuring your child's success in school. What makes students succeed in school? For the past twenty years, the focus has been on building children's self-esteem to help them achieve more in the classroom. But positive reinforcement hasn't necessarily resulted in measureable academic improvement. Through extensive research, combined with ongoing classroom implementation of their ideas, Deborah Stipek, Dean of the School of Education at Stanford, and Kathy Seal have created a program that will encourage motivation and a love of learning in children from toddlerhood through elementary school. Stipek and Seal maintain that parents and teachers can build a solid foundation for learning by helping children to develop the key elements of success: competency, autonomy, curiosity, and critical relationships. The authors offer both practical advice and strategies on understanding different learning styles for Math and reading as well as down-to-earth tips about how to manage difficult issues -- competition, grades, praise, bribes, and rewards -- that inevitably arise for parents and teachers. Most important, Stipek and Seal help parents create an enriching environment for their children at home that will mesh with the school experience and become a positive, effective climate for learning.

Author : Jenifer Wana
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781402256608

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How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child by Jenifer Wana Pdf

"The most useful tool out there for families about to embark on the search for a preschool!" —Helen Cohen, director, Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center, Boston A must-have for parents of future preschoolers Starting preschool is one of the biggest milestones in a child's life. With this comprehensive, step-by-step guide, you won't have to navigate the preschool process alone. Whether the nursery schools nearby enroll every child, or they're so competitive that they only accept a few applicants, this book has everything you need to know to choose and get into the right preschool for your child. You'll learn: How to find high-quality preschools in your area Insight into popular preschool programs (Montessori, Waldorf, play based, cooperative) Key criteria to consider when choosing a preschool Strategies for paying for preschool (financial aid, tax benefits) How to help prepare your child for the first day of preschool Advice for gaining admission into competitive programs, including getting off the waiting list, submitting a strong application, and preparing for a child assessment "This well-organized, comprehensive book will help parents navigate the world of preschool." —Nancy Schulman and Ellen Birnbaum, authors of Practical Wisdom for Parents: Raising Self-Confident Children in the Preschool Years and directors of the 92nd Street Y Nursery School, New York "A gift to every parent starting the preschool search." —Irene Byrne, MA, author of Preschools by the Bay and executive director of the Phoebe Hearst Preschool, San Francisco

Author : Michael C. Zwaagstra,Rodney A. Clifton,John C. Long
Publisher : R&L Education
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781607091592

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What's Wrong with Our Schools by Michael C. Zwaagstra,Rodney A. Clifton,John C. Long Pdf

What's Wrong with Our Schools and How We Can Fix Them examines the status of public education in North America and exposes many of the absurd instructional practices found in all-too-many schools. Written by three experienced educators, this book provides readers with a direct window into public education. The language is straightforward, the case studies based on real events, and the research evidence clearly presented. With chapter titles like, 'Subject Matter Matters,' 'A Pass Should be Earned,' and 'There is Too Much Edu-Babble,' the authors systematically demolish the ridiculous fads that have taken hold of public education. As unashamed apologists for the importance of knowledge and content in school curricula, the authors clearly show why the views of romantic progressives, like those of popular author Alfie Kohn, fail to stand up to rigorous scrutiny. A consistent focus on common sense permeates this book and provides parents, teachers, and administrators with practical ways in which they can help improve public education. Anyone interested in the future of public education will benefit from reading this book. For more information, visit www.fixingourschools.com.

Author : Miranda Perry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0906672937

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How to Choose a State Secondary School by Miranda Perry Pdf

Author : Miranda Perry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0906672570

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How to Choose a State Secondary School by Miranda Perry Pdf