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CliffsTestPrep Praxis II: Education of Exceptional Students (0353, 0382, 0542, 0544) (Cliffsnotes)
Judy L. Paris

Cliffs Notes, 2008

Praxis II?: Education of Exceptional Students (0353, 0382, 0542, 0544) About the contents: Introduction * How to use this book * Overview of the exam * Proven study strategies and test-taking tips * FAQ Part I: Review of Specific Special Education Test Sections * Core Content Knowledge (0353): ...

Love, Medicine and Miracles: Lessons Learned about Self-Healing from a Surgeon's Experience with Exceptional ...

Bernie S. Siegel

Harper Paperbacks, 1990

The perfect gift for people you love when they're diagnosed with Cander.
12+ years ago when my surgeon told me I had breast cancer (my second bout with cancer), she gave me this book. Not only did it help me develop, sustain and exude a positive attitude during my entire treatment phase, but it made me a touchstone for anyone else who was ...

Chocolate Epiphany: Exceptional Cookies, Cakes, and Confections for Everyone

Francois Payard, Anne E. Mcbride

Clarkson Potter, 2008

A REAL TREASURE FOR THE CHOCOLATE LOVER
This book is on a level that few chocolate, or to that matter dessert, pastry etc books have reached. It shouts quality from every point of view: From the excellent cover, to the gloss pages ,on to the beautiful photographs and finally to the most important aspect, the ...

Writing Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives

Barbara D. Bateman, Cynthia M. Herr

Attainment Co Inc, 2006

Writing Measurable IEP Goals and Objectives
Extremely helpful book. Our county has adopted the Maryland State IEP format this year. Having read this book, I feel much more prepared to produce meaningful documents that will meet the needs of my students and measure their progress.

The Confident Leader: How the Most Successful People Go From Effective to Exceptional

Larina Kase

McGraw-Hill, 2008

Misleading title - not just for "leaders"
I almost didn't order this book because the word "Leader" didn't particularly resonate with me. But I really liked Dr. Kase's other book, The Confident Speaker, so I decided to give this one a try. After glancing at the table of contents, it became clear to me that ...

The Exceptional Presenter: A Proven Formula to Open Up and Own the Room

Timothy J. Koegel

Greenleaf Book Group Press, 2007

Exceptional Presenter is a Great Primer
The Exceptional Presenter is a great primer for someone who is inexperienced at making presentations. That having been said, it is also a great review tool for those who make presentations on a regular basis and there are bits and pieces for even the experienced ...

Exceptional Lives: Special Education in Today's Schools (5th Edition)

Ann P. Turnbull, H. Rutherford Turnbull, ...

Prentice Hall, 2006

Great text for learning about Special Education AND for professionals to use for reference!
This text has great, thorough information on various areas of special needs, and is very user-friendly. As a special education teacher, I borrowed it from another teacher, then decided I had to have a copy for myself...I have used it to refer to for information and to ...

Exceptional Learners: Introduction to Special Education (with Cases for Reflection and Analysis and ...

Daniel P. Hallahan, James M. Kauffman, ...

Allyn & Bacon, 2008

Exceptional Learners
Very educational book that gives a great introduction to the extremely important topic of Special Education. A must-have book for future and present educators.

Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms (7th Edition)

Rena B. Lewis, Donald Doorlag

Prentice Hall, 2005

Informative and Easy-to-Read
I am a contract instructor who uses this book for an undergraduate level "Exceptional Children in the Classroom" class. I chose this text because it is practical and not as dry as Heward, another widely respected author of special education texts. Many strategies are ...

Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education (with MyEducationLab) (9th Edition) ...

William L. Heward

Prentice Hall, 2008

A Great Book If You Want An Intro to Special Education
I love this book! I purchased a used copy in 2001 to help prepare for my (then) upcoming Massachusetts State Teacher exam in special education, which I passed on my first try. It is a very useful source of information and contains a ton of facts. It presents special ...

When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers: How to Meet Their Social and Emotional Needs

Jim Delisle, Judy Galbraith

Free Spirit Publishing, 2002

Not Just for Teachers and Parents
"When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers" isn't just an excellent book for teachers and parents of gifted children (though it definitely is such a book). I just picked this book up at the local bookstore, and, as a gifted child (well, young adult, now) myself, I ...

The Indigo Children: The New Kids Have Arrived

Lee Carroll, Jan Tober

Hay House, 1999

Indigo Children ~ Super Sensitive Kids
I'd like to refer anyone reading this comment to the reader who posted this review: The Quintessential Resource On Indigos, April 23, 2005...scroll back and take a look. They said everything perfectly! Why be redundant? I would like to clear up, though, the ...

Watercolor Artist's Guide to Exceptional Color

Jan Hart

Walter Foster, 2007

Definitely a MUST for watercolorists who love color
Jan Hart has written articles for Daniel Smith Paints, most on her "amazing mixes"--unusual blends of watercolor that give luminous results in mainly landscapes. If you enjoyed seeing her articles and work (which really glows with subtle and startling color) then this ...

Six Easy Pieces: Essentials of Physics By Its Most Brilliant Teacher

Richard P. Feynman

Basic Books, 2005

A worthy read
Although it is a transcribed version of a spoken lecture, Feynman's eloquence and enthusiasm nonethless makes it's way onto the page, decades after he spoke these words. His articulation of the basic concepts of physics is truely remarkable and I whole-heartedly ...

Assessing Learners with Special Needs: An Applied Approach (6th Edition)

Terry Overton

Prentice Hall, 2008

Great Overview to Assessment and Evaluation
Most special education teachers only see the end product of assessments done by school psychologists. This book helps you understand the numbers and what they represent when looking at a evalutation team report. This book helps you to write more effective IEPs and plan ...