Strategies for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning, Second Edition

The Empathetic Classroom: How a Mental Health Mindset Supports Your Students-and You

The Empathetic Classroom goes beyond typical books on teacher well-being, focusing on holistic mindsets and strategies that support mental health in K-12 teachers and their students alike. Written by a teacher-turned-therapist, this approachable book uniquely offers a mental health perspective on classroom teaching. Maria Munro-Schuster shares tools for focusing on mental health in everyday practiceTeachers will benefit from sound advice on maintaining boundaries, confronting intrusive thoughts, responding to trauma, incorporating play into classrooms, and many other methods of remaining connected to themselves and their students. The conversational tone and relatable stories make this an easy, entertaining read.

Positive, Proactive, Prosocial Behavior Management: 8 Prevention Practices and 50 Interventions

Positive, Proactive, Prosocial Behavior Management gives K-5 teachers tools to build relationships with students, manage behaviors, and help students develop appropriate social-emotional skills. It offers a solution for teachers who struggle to meet educational goals because disruptive behaviors take up their time and attention.The first half of this book presents background information and research on prosocial skills and student behavior. It empowers readers to identify when behavior change is appropriate and when other considerations, such as culture and neurodiversity, may be relevant. The second half is a how-to manual that offers easy, effective ideas for reducing problematic student behaviors and building prosocial skills.

Equitable Classroom Practices for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners

Dr. Almitra Berry, an expert on serving culturally and linguistically diverse learners, looks at teaching through the lens of equity, providing concrete and actionable steps for schools and educators. The author shows educators how to improve classroom culture, instruction, assessment, and grading. These practices will help ensure that learners of all ages, from all backgrounds receive high-quality education. Features of the book include educator self-assessments, reflection questions, illustrative examples, and activities for evaluating teaching practices.