Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District
   Math/Science/Technology Center Outreach Office
15760 190th Avenue · Big Rapids MI · 49307
Phone: 231-592-9622 · FAX: 231-796-3300

The MSTC and the MSTC Outreach Office are funded through a grant from the Michigan Department of Education.

Lending Policy:

Resource Delivery:

                Tuesday and Thursday - Chippewa Hills, Evart and Reed City area schools       
                Wednesday and Friday - Big Rapids, Crossroads and Morley Stanwood area schools

How to check-out materials:
                                             1)  Visit the WebMax site at http://webmax.wmisd.k12.mi.us/webmax/login.html

                                              2)  Visit the REMC site at http://web.wmisd.org/General%20Educations/remc/default.aspx

                                               or 3)  Call the General Education Office at 231.592.9622
 

 

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CD-ROM

Reference Books...

Internet Resources

Videos

Laser Disks/Videodisks

Professional Resources

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Thematic Kits


CD ROM

Internet Training for Educators (for PC or MAC). This TRICO Academy tutorial for educators provides guided practice to Internet usage before you actually ‘surf the Web.’ For example: Internet 101, Using Netscape, Using E-mail, The Internet in Education and even Creating a Web Page are covered in this CD-ROM.

Just Grandma & Me: (for PC or MAC). Experience a fun and fantastic learning environment where characters and objects come alive and bring a whole new dimension to storytelling.

The Magic School Bus Explores Inside the Earth: for ages 6 to 10 (designed for Windows 95).   Think you know what's below your feet?  Guess again.  There are layers of fun and learning as you tunnel to explore the Earth's landscapes on the Magic School Bus.

Sherlock Holmes: for PC. Solve the mystery by following clues and interviewing characters.

Shh! We're Writing the Constitution: Grades 3-7 (for PC or Mac) This CD-ROM program is a part of the Scholastic Curriculum Connections Learning Series.  It consists of the CD-ROM and a printed teacher's guide.  This material provides students with multimedia learning opportunities.  Students can watch and hear the lessons on video, read fuller, narrated text versions of the lesson, and research topics from the lesson with the Video Explorer and Glossary features.

Teaching and Learning with Microsoft: Tools and Training Resources for the Classroom.  This special two-CD set was developed for K-12 educators and includes education-specific templates, wizards, classroom activities, and clip art for use with Microsoft Office for Windows.

What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?: Grades 3-7. (for PC or MAC).  This CD-ROM program is a part of the Scholastic Curriculum Connections Learning Series.  It consists of the CD-ROM and a printed handbook.  Based on a popular book by Jean Fritz, students use this CD to explore various aspects of Ben Franklin's life.  Very interactive!

Where do you think you're going, Christopher Columbus?: Grades 3-7 (for PC or Mac).  This CD-ROM program is also a part of the Scholastic Curriculum Connections Learning Series.   It consists of the CD-ROM and a printed handbook.  Based on a popular book by Jean Fritz, students use this CD to learn about the life and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus.

 

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Laser Disks/Videodisks
Great Ocean Rescue: Students, given a simulated problem, must analyze information from the videodisk to gain a solution. Includes videodisk, teacher's guide, masters, student manuals, and optional Macintosh software.

Matter and Energy for Beginners: Solid, Liquid, Gas (Second Edition)By providing students with an appealing model of an investigator who happens to be an alligator, this series is designed to make physical science more accessible to young people. In each of the six programs, a puzzling event initiates an investigation of a major scientific topic. Grade level: Elementary

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Thematic Kits:

Bubbles: Choose from a variety of bubble equipment including a giant bubble machine you can stand inside!  Must pick up.

Butterflies and Moths Beautiful posters, photos, books and an introductory video from the Audubon Society: "Butterflies for Beginners" captures the essence of this unit. To view a picture of this kit, click here. Grades K-3

Electricity - The sparks will fly in your students' minds while they explore various concepts and methods for a better understanding of electricity. Grades 3-6. To view a picture of this kit, click here.

Egg Incubator - Check-out our deluxe model incubator with automatic electric egg turner and hatch up to 42 large chicken eggs. OR, choose the smaller, 4-egg model. Available for 4 weeks at a time. (User provides eggs.) View this picture to see both incubators. Grade Level: All

Frog Unit We believe this set will be so popular that we created two identical kits. Two videos, many posters, puzzles, models and books are included. Toads are also very well represented. Grades K-3. To view a picture of this kit, click here

K-6 Geometry Kit - This kit is loaded with great manipulative to use in teaching those hard-to-teach geometry concepts. Includes a poster size visual glossary of geometry terms, geoboards and Geo George's Guide for using them, plus much more.  Click here for details. - This kit is loaded with great manipulative to use in teaching those hard-to-teach geometry concepts. Includes a poster size visual glossary of geometry terms, geoboards and Geo George's Guide for using them, plus much more.  Click here for details.

K-2 Geosphere– Many aspects of earth science and geology are included in these wonderful units. Must experience to believe! Click here for details on the K-2 Unit.

3-6 Geosphere- Our most popular kit, the 3-6th grade Geosphere kit contains: many books, several rock collections, hand lenses, a video and the fascinating "Sedimentator" tubes! Click here for details on the 3-6 Grade Unit.

Insects - Covering a wide-range of insects, this kit contains three Riker Mounts: study set, a metamorphosis and comparison set.  Astonishing posters, a video, a book and audio cassette, "I'd like to Be an Entomologist" , plus numerous other books.  Grades K-4.   To view a picture of the items in this kit, click here.

Legos: Several motorized and assorted Legos. Requires prior training.

K-2 Magnets, 3-6 Magnets - Many cool magnets in varying shapes and sizes will come your way as soon as you receive "Magnets".  The activities are quite attractive (couldn't resist) and you'll be amazed at the amount of information your students will "pick up" from this kit.  To view a picture of the contents of the kit, click here.

3-6 Measurement Unit – This kit is designed to assist you in preparing students for a variety of measurement problems. Many materials/measuring devices and activities are provided. Check out a picture of this kit!

Multicultural Materials, Reference books, teacher resources and 5 kits:
"Black Scientists & Inventors," Click here to see a picture of this kit.
"A Salute to Black Scientists & Inventors," Click here to see a picture of this kit.
"African American Children’s Literature,"
"Great Black Americans," and
"Native Americans."
Grades 3-6

Multicultural Math – Ready to travel? An international money collection might get you and your students prepared. Or how about Counting Your Way through 13 countries using that many books? Board games, posters and a series of hands-on math activities make this kit a winner. Click here to view the contents of the kit.

The Orbiter This model represents the sun, earth, and moon and their relationships. It is designed to demonstrate basic earth and moon motions and to explain the causes of day and night, seasons, and phases of the moon. This set contains a working model as well as lesson plans. Click here to see a picture. All Grades

Paper Making: Learn about paper manufacturing by making paper from recycled scraps. Learn about paper manufacturing by making paper from recycled scraps.

Recycling: This kit contains videos, recycled products and an information exhibit about plastic recycling.

K-2 Simple Machines, 3-6 Simple Machines - Wow! You and your students will love the wooden models of a gear train, pulley, lever, block & tackle and inclined plane.  Kit also has a huge tub of plastic gears for students to use as they build a simple machine and comprehension of the basics of motion and more physics concepts.  To view a picture of the K-2 Kit, click here.

Space Units  - Looking for the ultimate break from your routine?  How about a journey through one of the four space kits?      

K-2 Space: Our space unit is full of introductory resource guides to the planets, what is in space, and our home planet. View the kit here.

Sun, Moon, & Earth:  Books, video and teaching guide all point to the relationships between our sun, moon and the Earth.  To view a picture of the contents of this kit, click here.

The Solar System: Full of books, posters and videos detailing our wondrous solar system. Grades 5-6 To view the picture, click here.

The History of Space Exploration: Learn about the people and events that make up our country’s space program. Grades 3-6   To view a picture of this kit, click here.  

Trees - This resource was originally demonstrated during Project Learning Tree Workshops. In addition to the many fine posters and booklets from PLT, you'll find terrific books such as "Antonio's Rain Forest" and the Dr. Seuss video, "The Lorax".   Grades K-8. To view the contents, click here.

K-2 Weather, 3-4 Weather, 5-6 WeatherA wealth of weather activities/resources for a 2 week integrated unit on many aspects of weather. For a picture of the K-2 Weather Kit, click here.

Wildlife Tracks/Skins/Molds: Skins of Michigan mammals, and assorted molds and impressions of tracks. All grades. Due to popular demand, we have two similar kits, however, only one contains the mammal skins. Please specify in the comment section if you want the skins. Click here to view a picture of the kit.

 

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Reference Books and other Resources:

Integrating Math and Science

Math

Science Social Studies Technology Other

 

Integrating Math and Science

Adventures in Science and Math: Integrated Activities for Young Children -  Designed to be used with children as young as three years old through grade 2, these activities are based on experiences in the physical sciences. Every exploration encourages communication, reasoning and problem solving as well as reinforces the scientific method.

Keepers of the Animals: Native American Stories and Wildlife Activities for Children. This book, which contains twenty-four stories, provides a complete program of study in the important concepts of wildlife ecology and environmental issues concerning animals. Full of activities for all grades.

Keepers of the Earth: This is a book about living, learning and caring. It features a collection of North American Indian stories and related hands-on activities designed to inspire children and help them to feel a part of their surroundings. The emphasis is on an interdisciplinary approach to teaching about the Earth and Native American culture. All Grades.

Keepers of the Night: Native American Stories and Nocturnal Activities for Children. This book offers eight carefully selected Native North American stories with field-tested, hands-on activities. All Grades.

Whole Language Activities: A Multicultural Guide to Literature-Based Activities for Young Children. The materials in this book are careful to provide a multicultural perspective without isolating cultural groups. Activities include crafts, cooking, research projects, other whole-language-based activities and in some cases additional reading. Preschool-Grade 2

Math

Linking Math & Literature: Critical Thinking Activities for 35 Literature Titles: The activities in this book are designed to help students and teachers discover the broad uses of mathematics by providing opportunities for students to explore, think, talk about, and use mathematics in everyday experiences. A sample of titles: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Shiloh, Jump Ship to Freedom, and Anno’s Mysterious Multiplying Jar. Grades 4-6

Math through Children’s Literature: Making the NCTM Standards Come Alive. This unique text ventures beyond computation and rules into the processes and skills of problem solving, communication, reasoning, connection, and estimation required by today’s technological society. Grades K-6

Multicultural Mathematics: Interdisciplinary Cooperative-Learning Activities – You can present a fascinating variety of mathematical problems and activities from around the globe with this reproducible book. The activities emphasize numbers and patterns, especially with respect to representations, calculations, and geometric designs used by different people throughout the world.  Grades 6-12

Science

Astronomy for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work: In this book you’ll learn about the constellations using a shoe box planetarium. You’ll chart the movement of the stars with nothing but a string, a marker, and a nail. Every activity has been pretested and can be performed safely and inexpensively in the classroom or at home. Grades K-6

The Best of Wonder Science: Over 400 Hands-on Elementary Science Activities –Many science concepts are explored using a hands-on, guided inquiry approach in which students work through activities while being challenged with questions along the way. Grades 4-6

Connecting Science & Literature – This resource book provides specific strategies and activities for integrating early elementary science curriculum with more than 40 related children’s literature selections. Four sections are included: Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, and Process Skills. Grades K-3

Creative Sciencing: Ideas and Activities for Teachers and Children. A comprehensive resource book with ideas and activities for teachers of grades K-8.

Creepy Crawlies and the Scientific Method: Over 100 Hands-on Science Experiments for Children. This classroom-tested collection of experiments and discussions on crawling creatures and scientific methodology is a wonderful resource. Grades K-2.

Earth Science for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work: Learn the answers to basic questions – ‘How are mountains formed?’ And ‘What causes the ocean waves?’ by performing experiments detailed in this book. Grades K-6

Hands-On Earth Science Activities – For Grades K-8 – Contains over 165 exciting hands-on activities to teach students thinking and reasoning skills along with basic earth science concepts and facts. In addition to a Table of Contents is a listing of activities by topic, i.e., ‘Air Pressure,’ ‘School as an Ecosystem.’

A Multicultural Approach to Elementary Science: This book focuses on diverse ways of perceiving and experiencing science while developing such basic skills as awareness, observation, comparison, cooperation, and communication. It also encourages students to become active participants in the scientific process. Preschool-Grade 2

Multicultural Women of Science: Three Centuries of Contributions with Hands-On Experiments and Activities for 37 weeks. The authors see this book as filling in the science and contributions that the core textbooks leave out all too often. Grades 6-12

Science Is. . . [A source book of fascinating facts, projects and activities] – It’s all here – from kitchen investigations to outdoor explorations. Science Is . . .is a comprehensive collection of over 450 tested (and fun!) experiments, projects, games, puzzles, and stories for children 6 to 14 years. Developed after eight years of research with educators, parents, and children across North America and a review of over 1,000 science books, Science Is. . . comes highly recommended.

Science Cultural Crossroads This book includes multicultural science related titles of non-fiction, fiction, biography and folk tales. An index of titles grouped by State of Michigan Science Objectives is also provided. Grade level is suggested. All grades

Science through Children’s Literature: An Integrated Approach – Part I of this book presents an integrated approach to scientific instruction using children’s fictional literature as its foundation. The remainder of the book provides specific activities for teachers to use in the classroom, suggesting 33 children’s books that are easily adapted to the elementary curriculum. Grades K-6

The Triumph of Discovery: Women Scientists Who Won the Nobel Prize – Follow the careers of four determined women, (Goeppert-Mayer, Yalow, McClintock, Levi-Montalcini) from their early struggles to their breakthrough scientific discoveries. Grades 5-12

Windows on Science: Rocks, Sand, and Soil – Clear, detailed instructions for 28 lessons are presented with young children and their teachers in mind.

The World of Great Scientists [Reading Comprehension]– This kit contains sixteen high-interest reading selections about some of the world’s great scientists. The teacher’s guide provides sixteen reproducible activity sheets, one for each card, to be used as follow-up worksheets. Grades 3-12

Social Studies

American Women: Four Centuries of Progress – This kit includes: a textbook, a set of twenty-four portrait prints, a chronological chart, and an instruction guide. It traces the uneven growth of women’s changing roles in America. The unit examines women’s advances as influenced by historical events, major social trends, and technological advancements. The role of ethnic minorities is stressed throughout the unit. All grades

Celebrating Diversity: This book suggests activities under (a partial list of) the following chapter titles: Celebrating Values, Trust, and Personal Awareness, Celebrating International Arts, Celebrating International Language Arts, and five other subject areas. Its unique extended theme format can be used throughout the school year. It is another great Teacher Created Materials publication. Grades K-6

Countries and Cultures – The rich variety of customs, traditions, and lifestyles of people in Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and South America are explored. Grades 6-12

 Great Asian-Americans This poster series and teacher’s-guide celebrates the accomplishments of five uniquely gifted Asian-Americans: Daniel Inouye, Maxine Hong Kingston, Ellison Onizuka, I.M. Pei, and Kristi Yamaguchi. Reproducible biographies are accompanied by thought-provoking activities. All grades

Hands Around the World: 365 Creative Ways to Build Cultural Awareness & Global Respect – This book invites children to experience, taste, and embrace the daily lives of children from the far corners of the earth. In 365 days of experiences, it breaks down stereotypes and replaces them with the fascinating realities of our differences and our similarities. All grades

Technology

Integrating Technology into the Curriculum (Intermediate): (Includes CD with templates and project samples for grades K-8) This book, put out by Teacher Created Materials, Inc., covers topics such as: Using the computer as a Productivity Resource; ...as a Presentation Tool;...for Cooperative Learning; as a Discussion Generator;...as a skill builder.

Integrating Technology into the Social Studies Curriculum (Challenging): A practical book to help the social studies teacher   get started with interesting activities that integrate technology.

Integrating Technology into the Social Studies Curriculum (Intermediate):  From methodology to unit plans, this Teacher Created Materials, Inc. book covers it all. (PLUS NCSS Standards!)

Other

Writing Grants: A complete Guide for Educators. This book details why it is important for schools to write grants, how to build a grant writing team, how to write grants, and how to find funding sources.

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Videos

Student Videos

Down the Drain 3-2-1 Contact Video :Travel along the water cycle to find out how water gets dirty, how it gets clean, and what we can do to help conserve and preserve it. 30 minutes
Fit To Be Video: A talking apple gives you a taste for the healthy life. 11 minutesA talking apple gives you a taste for the healthy life. 11 minutes
Magic School Bus Hops Home Video: Topic: habitats. Wanda turns the classroom into a comfortable new home for her pet frog but when the frog jumps out the window, Wanda rethinks her ideas of what a frog needs. 30 minutes
Professional Development Videos

Expanding Classroom, Shrinking World: The value of using the Internet as a classroom tool is discussed in this 19 minute video.

Internet Curriculum Integration Video Series: Get fast, easy, expert help in bringing all the benefits of the Internet into your existing curriculum with this compelling series of three videos and a “Teacher’s Video Companion Guide.”

Tape 1: Integrating the Internet 101 – 30 minutes.  Tape 2: Creating Internet Lesson Plans – 30 minutes.  Tape 3: Creating Internet Projects – 30 minutes.

 Learning Microsoft Outlook 2000: (Beginning): (Beginning): ISBN:0-7400-2267-9. A  Keystone Learning Systems video. Time: 2:06 

Learning Microsoft Word 2000: (Beginning): ISBN:0-7400-2219-9. A  Keystone Learning Systems video. Time: 2:20 

Learning Microsoft Word 2000: (Intermediate): ISBN:0-7400-2220-2. A  Keystone Learning Systems video. Time: 2:13 

Learning Microsoft Word 2000: (Advanced): ISBN:0-7400-2221-0. A  Keystone Learning Systems video. Time: 2:00 

Learning Microsoft Access 2000: (Beginning): ISBN:0-7400-2165-6. A  Keystone Learning Systems video. Time: 2:06 

Learning Microsoft Access 2000: (Intermediate): ISBN:0-7400-2166-4. A  Keystone Learning Systems video. Time: 2:04 

Learning Microsoft Access 2000: (Advanced): ISBN:0-7400-22167-2. A  Keystone Learning Systems video. Time: 2:03 

Learning Microsoft Excel 2000: (Beginning): ISBN:0-7400-2153-2. A  Keystone Learning Systems video. Time: 2:16 

Learning Microsoft Excel 2000: (Intermediate): ISBN:0-7400-2154-0. A  Keystone Learning Systems video. Time: 2:05 

Learning Microsoft Excel 2000: (Advanced): ISBN:0-7400-2155-. A  Keystone Learning Systems video. Time: 1:46 

Learning Microsoft PowerPoint 2000: (Beginning): ISBN:0-7400-2175-3. A  Keystone Learning Systems video. Time: 1:29 

Learning Microsoft PowerPoint 2000: (Intermediate): ISBN:0-7400-2176-1. A  Keystone Learning Systems video. Time: 1:37 

Learning Microsoft PowerPoint 2000: (Advanced): ISBN:0-7400-2177-X. A  Keystone Learning Systems video. Time: 1:30 

Your Key To The Internet: Using Netscape Navigator 3.0 Video This video contains helpful tips for beginners through advanced users.

 

Professional Resources to Go

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Achievement Assessment At Risk Block Scheduling Brain Research Change
Classroom Management Community and Family Involvement Conflict Resolution Constructivism Cooperative Learning Curriculum
Diversity Instructional Strategies Leadership Learning Styles Literacy Motivation
Multiple Intelligences Phonics Professional Learning Communities Quality Reading School Reform
School-to-work
Careers
Teacher Success Technology
Thinking Skills    

Achievement

Accelerated Schools. Henry M. Levin.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Developing Rigorous & Relevant Academic Skills. Willard R. Daggett.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Increasing Student Performance & Achievement- Elementary. Max Thompson and Julia Thomason.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 
Increasing Student Performance & Achievement- Middle School. Max Thompson and Julia Thomason.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 
Increasing Student Performance & Achievement- High School. Max Thompson and Julia Thomason.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Mastery Learning in the Instructional Process. James Block and Steve Olsen. Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Assessment

 Assessment for Quality Learning. Rick Stiggins.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Performance Assessment in the Classroom. Jay McTighe.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Portfolio Assessment. Bena Kallick.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.

At Risk

Accelerated Schools. Henry M. Levin.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Creating Conditions for Success. Brenda Lyle-Gray.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Helping Disruptive and Unresponsive Students. Diane Chelsom Gossen.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Block Scheduling

 Elementary Parallel Block Scheduling. Robert Lynn Canady.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.  

High School Block Scheduling. Robert Lynn Canady.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Middle School Block Scheduling. Michael Retting and Robert Lynn Canady.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Teaching in the Block: Engaging Students in Active Learning. Phyllis Hotchkiss.  Includes 3 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Brain Research

 Brain Compatible Learning. Susan Kivalik.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.

 Bringing Brain Research into Classroom Practice. Pat Wolfe.  Includes 3 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiobook. 

Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligences – Elementary School. Spencer and Laurie Kagan.  Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligences – Middle School. Spencer and Laurie Kagan.  Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligences – High School. Spencer and Laurie Kagan.   Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Multiple Intelligences. Howard Gardner and David Lazear.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Teaching Intelligent Behaviors for Thinking and Problem Solving. Art Costa.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

The Technology-Infused Classroom: Elementary School. Nancy Sulla.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

The Technology-Infused Classroom: High School. Nancy Sulla.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

The Technology-Infused Classroom: Middle School. Nancy Sulla.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.

Change

 Managing Change. Michael Fullan and John Champlin.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

The Spirit of Change. Albert Mamary.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Classroom Management

 Control Theory and Responsibility Training. Doug Naylor.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Creating Conditions for Success. Brenda Lyle-Gray.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Helping Disruptive and Unresponsive Students. Diane Chelsom Gossen.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Positive Discipline in the Classroom. Jane Nelson.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Self-Esteem. Frank Alessi.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.

Community and Family Involvement

 Community Involvement: Working Together to Improve Schools. James p. Comer.   Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.  

Developing Rigorous and Relevant Academic Skills. Willard R. Daggett.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.  

How Families Help Children Learn. Dorothy Rich.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

The Spirit of Change. Albert Mamary.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Conflict Resolution

 Positive Discipline in the Classroom. Jane Nelson.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Constructivism

 The Technology-Infused Classroom: Elementary School. Nancy Sulla.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

The Technology-Infused Classroom: High School. Nancy Sulla.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

The Technology-Infused Classroom: Middle School. Nancy Sulla.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Cooperative Learning

A Fresh Look at Cooperative Learning. Patricia Roy.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligences – Elementary School. Spencer and Laurie Kagan.  Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligences – High School, Spencer and Laurie Kagan.   Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.

Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligences – Middle School. Spencer and Laurie Kagan.  Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Integrating Teaching Models – Elementary. Barrie Bennett.  Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Integrating Teaching Models – Secondary. Barrie Bennett.  Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Curriculum

Brain Compatible Learning. Susan Kovalik.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.

Developing, Aligning and Auditing Curriculum. Fenwich English.   Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Integrating the Curriculum. Heidi Hayes Jacobs.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Diversity

Diversity in the Classroom/Multicultural Education. Carlos Cortes.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Encouraging Motivation Among Students. Raymond Wlodkowski and Margery Ginsberg.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

The Heterogeneous Classroom. Marian Leibowitz.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Inclusion. Marsha Forest and Jack Pearpoint.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Instructional Strategies

Increasing Student Performance & Achievement- Elementary. Max Thompson and Julia Thomason.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Increasing Student Performance & Achievement- High School. Max Thompson and Julia Thomason.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1  Audiotape. 

Increasing Student Performance & Achievement- Middle School. Max Thompson and Julia Thomason.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Instructional Strategies for Greater Student Achievement. Robert Hanson, Harvey Silver and Richard Strong.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Integrating Teaching Models – Elementary. Barrie Bennett.   Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Integrating Teaching Models – Secondary. Barrie Bennett.   Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Strategies for Elementary School Teachers. Robert Hanson, Harvey Silver and Richard Strong.  Includes 1 Videotape and 1 Guidebook. 

Strategies for High School Teacher. Robert Hanson, Harvey Silver and Richard Strong.  Includes 1 Videotape and 1 Guidebook.   

Strategies for Middle School Teachers. Robert Hanson, Harvey Silver and Richard Strong.  Includes 1 Videotape and 1 Guidebook. 

Student-Centered Reading and Learning Strategies – Elementary School. Carol Santa.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.  

Student-Centered Reading and Learning Strategies – High School. Carol Santa.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Student-Centered Reading and Learning Strategies – Middle School. Carol Santa.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Leadership

Effective Schools: Building Foundation for School Improvement. Brenda Lyle-Gray.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Principals: Leaders of Change. Terrence E. Deal and Kent D. Peterson.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Site-Based Governance. Carl Glickman.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Transformational Leadership. Larry Rowe.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.   

Learning Styles

Learning Differences: Designing Instruction with the 4MAT System. Bernice McCarthy.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Strategies for Elementary School Teachers. Robert Hanson, Harvey Silver and Richard Strong.  Includes 1 Videotape and 1 Guidebook. 

Strategies for Middle School Teachers. Robert Hanson, Harvey Silver and Richard Strong.  Includes 1 Videotape and 1 Guidebook. 

Strategies for High School Teachers. Robert Hanson, Harvey Silver and Richard Strong.  Includes 1 Videotape and 1 Guidebook. 

Literacy

Motivation

Creating Conditions for Success. Brenda Lyle-Gray.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Encouraging Motivation Among All Students. Raymond Wlodkowski and Margery Ginsberg.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Multiple Intelligences

Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligences – Elementary School. Spencer and Laurie Kagan.  Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligences – Middle School. Spencer and Laurie Kagan.  Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Cooperative Learning and Multiple Intelligences – High School, Spencer and Laurie Kagan.  Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Multiple Intelligences. Howard Gardner and David Lazear.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Phonics

Professional Learning Communities

Quality

 Perspectives on Quality Education.  John Jay Bonstigl, David Langford and Albert Mamary.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.

The Quality School: Eliminating Coercion. William Glasser.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

The Quality School: Teaching Quality and Self-Evaluation. William Glasser.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Reading

 Achieving Reading Success in the Early Years. Margaret Mooney.   Includes 3 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Student-Centered Reading and Learning Strategies – Elementary School. Carol Santa.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Student-Centered Reading and Learning Strategies – Middle School. Carol Santa.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Student-Centered Reading and Learning Strategies – High School. Carol Santa.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

School Reform

Accelerated Schools. Henry M. Levin.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.
Creating Vision. Larry Rowe.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Developing Rigorous and Relevant Academic Skills. Willared R. Daggett,  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.

Effective School: Building Foundation for School Improvement. Larry Lezotte.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Planning for Information and Communication Technology. Alan C. November.  Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.  

Restructuring for Quality Schools and Quality Districts. John Champlin.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.

School-to work/Career

 Developing Rigorous and Relevant Academic Skills. Willard R. Daggett.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.

School-to-Work/Career – Elementary School. Richard D. Jones.  Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.

School-to-Work/Career – Middle School. Richard D. Jones.  Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.

School-to-Work/Career – High School. Richard D. Jones.  Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Teacher Success

 

Results-Driven Staff Development. Dennis Sparks and Stephanie Hirsh.  Includes 3 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape
Teacher Induction, Mentoring and Renewal. Harry K. Wong.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.

Technology

 Developing Rigorous and Relevant Academic Skills. Willard R. Gattett.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Planning for Information and Communication Technology. Alan C. November.  Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.

The Technology-Infused Classroom: Elementary School. Nancy Sulla.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

The Technology-Infused Classroom: Middle School. Nancy Sulla.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

The Technology-Infused Classroom: High School. Nancy Sulla.   Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape. 

Technology to Enhance Learning. Janelle V. Leonard.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.  

Utilizing the Internet in the Classroom. Jamieson McKenzie.   Includes 1 Videotape, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.

Thinking Skills

Focus On Thinking. Faye Brownlie.  Includes 2 Videotapes, 1 Guidebook & 1 Audiotape.

 

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