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Practical Press publishes materials by teachers for teachers of students with special learning needs, in the regular classroom and in the resource room.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Practical Guide for Teachers by Gail Bornfield (1995) 40 pages Web Price $6.26 ISBN 978-1-886979-03-0

$6.26

This book will help the regular classroom teacher, the special education teacher, or parents and other professionals to: More fully understand the condition of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its affect on school aged children and youth. Support the student with ADHD in the regular classroom socially and academically. Gain current information on diagnosis, etiology, and outcomes for students with ADHD. Comply with legal responsibilities for students with ADHD in the regular classroom and in special education programs. Assist Students with ADHD to gain control over their own behavior using problem-solving strategies. Provide appropriate accommodations for the pupil with ADHD at the elementary level. Provide appropriate accommodations for the pupil with ADHD at the secondary level. Assist the student with ADHD to better understand their feelings and behavior.

Collaboration Handbook for Educators Working Toward Inclusion of Special Needs Students by Lynne Chalmers and Myrna Olson (1995) 64 pages Web Price $8.37 ISBN 978-1-886979-04-9

$6.26

This book will help general educators, special educators, administrators, parents and paraprofessionals to: Learn the value of collaboration in meeting the unique needs of students with disabilities who are included in general education classrooms. Overcome the common barriers to collaboration. Problem solve effectively in various team situations. Understand the perspective of those with whom they collaborate. Communicate more effectively. Manage conflict when it arises. Understand personality types and deal with "difficult" people.

Functional Analysis Assessment: A Practical Manual by Paul Beare (1998) 116 pages Web Price $10.46 ISBN 978-1-886979-12-X

$10.46

This book will help the special education teacher, school psychologist, or the special education teacher to: Carry out a functional analysis of behavior as required in the 1998 reauthorization of IDEA. Identify the antecedents and consequences of behaviors which disrupt classrooms and programs of learning. Identify instructional and classroom variables which are conducive to appropriate behavior and learning or which are disrupting a classroom setting. Systematically use diagnostic teaching to identify effective instructional techniques. Conduct an effective interview leading to improved educational diagnosis. Interpreting behavior change and behavioral data.

Modifying Curriculum for the Special Needs Student in the Regular Classroom, 2nd Edition by Lynne Chalmers (2000) 56 pages Web Price $8.37 ISBN 978-1-886979-14-6

$8.37

This book will help the regular classroom teacher or the special education teacher to: Create effective study guides for use by special needs students. Modify instructional materials to assist the special needs learner. Help the student find alternative methods for gaining lecture information (note taking). Teach the special needs student effective test taking strategies and modify existing tests, where necessary, to better help the student. Develop realistic expectations for the special needs learner in the general education classroom. Use alternative student grouping practices to enhance achievement by all students. Interact more effectively with the special needs student in the classroom. Use clear and practical procedures for dealing with the problems encountered by the general and special education teacher in dealing with special needs students.

Practical Strategies for Mathematics Instruction by Gail Bornfield (1998) 120 pages Web Price $11.16 ISBN 978-1-886979-13-8

$11.16

This book will help the regular classroom teacher or the special education teacher to: Enhance skill development of students who are at-risk or have mild disabilities and are in the general education classroom. Suggest strategies for peer tutoring specific to enhancement of mathematical skills at a variety of levels. Suggest strategies for small group activities geared to skill development in the mathematics area. Adapt direct instruction techniques to improve skills of students at-risk for failing. Modify instruction to meet the needs of students who are at-risk and/or who have mild disabilities. Provide suggestions for using computers and software with students having difficulty developing mathematical skills. Provide suggestions for helping students become more proficient in problem solving. Suggests ideas for independent activities to enhance skill development.

Practical Strategies for Reading Instruction by Gail Bornfield (1997) 88 pages Web Price $9.77 ISBN 978-1-886979-11-1

$9.77

This book will help the regular classroom teacher or the special education teacher to: Enhance skill development of students who are at-risk or have mild disabilities and are in the general education classroom. Suggest strategies for peer tutoring specific to enhancement of reading skills at a variety of levels. Suggest strategies for small group activities geared to skill development in the reading area. Adapt direct instruction techniques to improve skills of students at-risk for failing. Modify instruction to meet the needs of students who are at-risk and/or who have mild disabilities. Suggests ideas for independent activities to enhance skill development.

Practical Strategies for Written Language Instruction by Gail Bornfield (1996) 40 pages Web Price $6.26 ISBN 978-1-886979-08-1

$6.26

This book will help the regular classroom teacher or the special education teacher to: Enhance skill development of students who are at-risk or have mild disabilities and are in the general education classroom. Suggest strategies for peer tutoring specific to enhancement of written language skills at a variety of levels. Suggest strategies for small group activities geared to skill development in the written language area. Adapt direct instruction techniques to improve skills of students at-risk for failing. Modify instruction to meet the needs of students who are at-risk and/or who have mild disabilities. Suggests ideas for independent activities to enhance skill development.

Responding Differently to Writers and Writing by Julie Jochum (1997) 76 pages Web Price $9.06 ISBN 978-1-886979-09-X

$9.06

This book will help the regular classroom teacher or the special education teacher to: Understand authentic assessment as it applies to the writing process. Assess and facilitate the writing responses of writers with a difference within both individual diagnostic events and general classroom experiences. Understand effective ways to assist writers who are in any stage of writing development. Respond to writers-in-process to encourage them to expand their writing development. Analyze writing samples for critical developmental needs through an illustrated process. Use metacognitive-oriented procedures for assisting writers' development in pre-writing, drafting, revision, and editing, including effective spelling techniques.

Successful Inclusion: Assistance for Teachers of Adolescents with Mild Disabilities by Lynne Chalmers and Barbara Wasson (1993) 64 pages Web Price $9.06 ISBN 978-1-886979-01-4

$9.06

This book will help the general education teacher and the special education teacher to: Find support and assistance to work with students with disabilities in the general education classroom. Effectively collaborate and problem solve with colleagues. Plan and implement effective teaching strategies for working with adolescents integrated into the general education classroom. Integrate new students into the general education classroom. Make adaptations and modifications for students with mild disabilities in a variety of subject areas. Guide students with mild handicaps toward self-monitoring, self-evaluation, and independence.