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New Books! Randy has two new books out and two new quick reference fold-outs based on the new books. They are the first four items listed. Randy has just submitted a manuscript for his next book titled "iSAPs Individual Student Assistance Plans - - The Owner's Manual for Student Success". This book demonstrates how schools can create Individual Student Assistance Plans for each and every student. This book is not in print, but Randy will share the manuscript with any school he works with. Randy also contributed to new book "The Nuts and Bolts to Active Learning" which you will see below.
Click on the links below for detailed information about each of the books and the Professional Development available based on these books. Randy's other books along with additional books and materials are shown in detail below. If you would like a full catalog or suggestions for your professional development libraries please feel free to email me at
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DIFFERENTIATED LEADERSHIP-Leadership for the Whole School (for High Schools and Middle Level Schools) By Randy Thompson This book is where Practical meets Brain-Based in a synthesis of strategies designed to meet the needs of Leadership Teams. Differentiated instruction is about challenging and motivating every student in every classroom. Differentiated Leadership is about how leadership teams can actively engage and motivate every staff member in the school to learn and grow. This book will help leadership teams involve the staff and do things from dramatically reducing discipline referrals to collaborating on curriculum development to improve test scores. For a detailed look at the contents of this book click on the link here. More detailed information about the book Professional Development IP# 458-1 ($19.99) Leadership Seminars for High School and Middle Level Leadership Teams |
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Differentiated Leadership Quick-Reference fold-out (for High Schools and Middle Level Schools) By Randy Thompson This quick-reference fold-out is designed to compliment the book Differentiated Leadership-Leadership for the Whole School. This fold-out puts many of the forms and much of the information from the book at the leader's finger tips. The fold-out includes the School Performance Management Systems, the Involvement Model of Change, Personal Responsibilities for Staff, Staff Activities using the Multiple Intelligences to motivate staff, and Planning Forms. IP# 351-9 ($6.99) |
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Go Team! Get the latest book for Teams and Academies! GET FIT! - The Personal Trainer for Academic Teams (for High Schools and Middle Level Schools) By Randy Thompson GET FIT! is designed to be the personal trainer for academic teams and academies. This book is built around THE TEAMING ASSESSMENT (which is in the book and can be purchased as a separate fold-out tool shown immediately below) and helps teams and academies assess their strengths and find the areas needing improvement. This is the most comprehensive book for teams and academies available. For a complete look at the contents of the book click the link here or above. (Randy does Academy and Teaming Training for High Schools and Middle Level Schools) More information about the book Professional Development IP# 458-0 ($19.99) |
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The Teaming Assessment (for High Schools and Middle Level Schools) by Randy Thompson The teaming assessment is a comprehensive look at teams and academy performance. Teams and academies can use the assessment to determine strengths and areas in need of improvement. The Teaming Assessment looks at 15 areas of teaming in detail, and is cross-referenced with the book GET FIT-The Personal Trainer for Academic Teams. Teams and academies can use the book as their "Personal Trainer" after they use The Teaming Assessment to determine the areas they would like to work on. The assessment tool and the book are the perfect materials for teams and academies to use for their professional development. IP#351-8 ($6.99) |
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FIRE UP for Learning! by Randy Thompson & Dorothy VanderJagt Active and Practical Activities for Learning This popular book is loaded with practical and motivating activities for students. Fire Up is an outstanding resource that is packed with engaging techniques and creative strategies. This innovative collection is a popular book that no teacher should be without. This book used in Differentiated Instruction and Advisory/Advocacy Training by Randy. (Teachers at all levels) Professional Development IP#345-3($15.99) |
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Middle School Matters by Kathy Hunt-Ullock, Monte Selby, Debbie Silver, Randy Thompson and Rick Wormeli This brand new book is based on the music of Monte Selby. The five authors selected several of Monte's songs and created motivating and challenging activities for every classroom setting. Also Included with the book is a CD with songs selected by the authors. All of the authors are internationally known presenters known for their motivating yet practical approaches. Every teacher will find activities that will raise the level of performance in their class while having a great time with their students. Randy uses this book in Differentiated Instruction Training. (Teachers at all levels) IP#457-0($24.99) |
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The Nuts and Bolts of Active Learning by various presenters at the Nuts and Bolts Conferences including Randy Thompson This is also a brand new book which was introduced at the Nuts and Bolts Symposium in Boulder Colorado this year and is dedicated to Walt and Jan Grebing, the founders of the Nuts and Bolts Symposiums. Several authors including myself contributed to this book which is full of motivating activities for any classroom. You will enjoy all of the creative ideas contributed by many of your favorite presenters! IP# 458-4($14.99) |
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WOW, What a Team! by Randy Thompson & Dorothy VanderJagt Essential Components for Successful Teaming This book examines twelve essential components of productive teams. Each chapter demonstrates a strategy for creating high-impact team performance, and provides an activity to guide teammates as they implement the strategy. Many districts are using this book as their Teaming "manual". Wow, What a Team! is designed to help experienced teams, as well as those just beginning to explore the concept of teaming. 160 pages (Administrators & teachers at all levels) (Note: the book "Get Fit! The Personal Trainer for Academic Teams" shown above covers more areas of teaming, is designed to provide professional development while growing with the team or academy and is built around "The Teaming Assessment". Unless you are replacing a copy of WOW, What a Team! I would recommend that teams and academies purchase "Get Fit! The Personal Trainer for Academic Teams" shown above. Professional Development IP#457-5($16.99) |
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Definitive Middle School Guide (The) : A Handbook for Success, Revised Edition
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Imogene Forte and Sandra Schurr |
| Curriculum and Project Planner, Revised Edition by Sandra Schurr and Imogene Forte This amazing resource for planning instruction and assessment has just been revised! The new Curriculum and Project Planner, Revised Edition includes three major curriculum and instructional models (Gardner's Intelligences, Bloom's and Williams' Taxonomies) and demonstrates how the three interface with one another. As you plan, you will have at your fingertips an exhaustive list of action verbs, student behaviors, suggested student products and performances, optional assessment formats, and sample learning tasks. I use this amazing planning tool in my Differentiated Instruction and Fire Up for Learning sessions and for planning for all my workshops! Professional Development #IP 348-6($6.99) | |
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Positive Classroom Management by Terri Breeden & Emalie Egan Positive Classroom Management offers a plethora of creative, proactive ideas to make the classroom a fun, yet controlled learning environment. Full of innovative ideas to handle disruptive students, tips for how to keep your composure, and reproducible forms to send to parents, this book is a tremendous aid for experienced and novice teachers alike. (144 pages Middle Grades) IP#349-4 ($15.99) |
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Learning to Learn, Revised Edition by Gloria Frender Dedicated to helping students of all ages maximize brain power and strengthen study skills, this resource includes step-by-step procedures for improving organizational skills, time management, problem solving, power reading, test taking, memory skills, and more! Perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to learn more effectively! Randy Uses this book in Advisory/Advocacy Training. 288 pages (All levels) IP#301-4 ($22.99) |
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Five-Minute Warm-ups for the Middle Grades, Revised Edition by Green, Schlichting, & Thomas This collection of mini-exercises provides creative ideas for using lag times to reinforce math, social studies, language arts, & self-awareness skills in five minutes or less, with extension options for full-length lessons! 96 pages (Middle Grades) IP#345-1 ($12.99) |
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Puzzle It! Series by Kathleen Bullock, Marjorie Frank, Jessica Krattinger, Moshe Levy, Nadine Roger, Jay Waggoner & Tina West This series of books is a real Kick! I really enjoy giving these fun and challenging puzzles to teachers in my workshops! This series of books has some of the best mind stretchers I have come across. Every time I use some of the activities from this series, the teachers can't wait to get back and use them on their students (and colleagues!) (Math Computation Puzzles) IP# 140-0 (U.S. History & Government) IP# 140-4 (Language Puzzles) IP# 140-2 (Logic Puzzles & Tricks) IP# 140-6 (Pre-Algebra Riddles) IP# 139-9 (Attribute and Pattern Puzzles) IP# 139-8 Each book in the Series is 64 pages and is ($9.99) |
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Celebrations! by Marjorie FrankThis is the BEST calendar book I have seen! In this book there are not only notations of what has happened on each of the days of the year, there are GREAT ACTIVITIES designed around the events of that date in history. As I travel around the country this book is an instant hit every time I show it to teachers! This is one of those "must have" books! (appropriate for all levels) #IP 100-0($29.99) |
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Character Education by John Heidel & Marion Lyman-Mersereau Grades 6-12, Years One and Two Values such as honesty, peace, freedom, and respect are taught through discussion questions, proverb and maxims, activities, and stories from several religions and cultures in this two-year program. This program is designed not just for a single classroom, but for use across a school campus. This book is very popular for use in Advisory/Advocacy Programs. Each book contains 176 pages (Grades 6-12) Year 1 #IP421-1 ($19.99) Year 2 IP#421-2 ($19.99) |
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Smart Starter Series by Imogene Forte, Marjorie Frank, and Peri Sandifer Each book provides Great warm-up activities to get the brains in gear with substance! This series of books provides the perfect way to get your class started with your students actively engaged. The activities are grouped in each book by different content areas. You will see that while each activity can be done quickly, each activity provides a meaningful while motivating experience! (Middle Grades) Each book is 96 pages and is $9.99 (Language Arts) IP#610-1 (Social Studies) IP#610-4 (Grammar and Punctuation) IP#610-7 (Science) IP#610-2 (Vocabulary) IP#610-5 (Writing Prompts) IP#610-8 (Math) IP#610-3 (Pre-Algebra) IP#610-6 |
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If You Don't Feed the Teachers They Eat the Students! by Neila A. Connors Guide to Success for Administrators and Teachers Packed with words of wisdom and inspiration, this is one book no administrator or teacher should be without. Filled with practical tips to improve school climate, communication skills, and fun. If You Don't Feed the Teachers They Eat the Students! will leave you laughing your way to a more successful school year. 144 pages (Administrators and teachers at all levels) IP#457-2 ($16.99) |
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If You're Trying To Teach Kids How To Write, You've Gotta Have This Book, Rev. Ed. by Marjorie Frank This is THE one-stop manual for understanding and working with the writing process, finding fresh ideas for starting specific activities, and solving writing problems. 256 pages (All Grades) IP#62-5 ($20.99) |
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Masterminds Riddle Math Series by Opie, Jackson, & McAvinn Students will enjoy practicing fundamental skills with these exceptional manuals. As students solve riddles, important skills are covered. This is a great way to bring excitement to routine math lessons and practice sessions. Students and teachers will enjoy these creative exercises! Each book 96 pages. IP#200-1/Decimals, Percentages, Metric Systems, and Consumer Math (Grades 3-8) IP#200-2/Fractions, Ratio, Probability, and Standard Measurement (Grades 3-8) IP#200-3/Addition, Subtraction, Place Value, and Other Numeration Systems (Grades 3-8) IP#200-4/Multiplication and Division (Grades 3-8) IP#200-5/Geometry and Graphing (Grades 3-8) IP#200-6/Pre-Algebra (Grades 6-9) IP#200-7/Skill Boosters for the Reluctant Math Student (Grades 3-8) Each book ($12.99) IP#200-0 -- Set of all 7 - $80.00 |
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The Middle School Mathematician, Rev. with CD by Terri Breeden & Kathryn Dillard This collection of math activities emphasizes the problem-solving strategies needed to comprehend the fundamentals of algebra and geometry. 128 pages and a CD for use with the book. (Grades 6-8) IP#300-0 ($21.99) |
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Integrated Instruction by Imogene Forte & Sandra Schurr The Integrating Instruction series offers concise, readable overviews of each relevant learning modality, tool, and strategy, accompanied by collections of exciting activities for all social studies and science - designed specifically for the middle grades classroom! Each book includes: an overview of Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, an illustrated overview of learning stations, sample model activities, higher level thinking skills, and much more! Each book 160 pages. (Grades 5-8) IP#300-6/Integrating Instruction in Social Studies IP#300-7/Integrating Instruction in Science Each book ($16.99) |
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Yellow Pages for Students and Teachers Series- Revised Edition by The Kids' Stuff People This yellow pages series is a teacher's dream! At once comprehensive and concise, each book offers a wealth of information in an easy-to-use format. Guaranteed to save you time and energy! Many of the books include timesaving lists, charts, definitions, etc. for students and teachers. Each book 64 pages. (Grades 2-8) IP#89-0/Math IP#89-1/Reading IP#89-2/Science IP#89-3/Writing IP#267-7/U.S. Social Studies IP#268-5/ World Social Studies IP#439-4 Computer Each book ($9.99) |
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Basic Not Boring Series series concept and development by Imogene Forte & Marjorie Frank The BASIC/Not Boring Series lays to rest the idea of unimaginative workbooks with dull questions and answers by making basic, fundamental skills exciting and achievable. (Grades 6-8) IP#400-1/Words&Vocabulary IP#400-2/Grammar & Usage IP#400-3/Study&Research IP#400-4/Reading Comprehension IP#400-5/Writing IP#400-6/Spelling IP#403-0/Life Science IP#403-1/Earth & Space Science IP#403-2/Physical Science IP#403-3/Human Body & Health IP#403-4/Science Concepts & Processes IP#403-5/Science Investigations IP#402-0/World Geography IP#402-1/World History IP#402-2/U.S. History IP#402-3/U.S. Government, Economics, and Citizenship IP#402-4/Map Skills IP#402-5/Economics IP#402-6/Global Studies IP#401-1/Problem Solving IP#401-2/Whole Numbers & Integers IP#401-3/Fractions & Decimals IP#401-4/Graphing, Statistics, & Probability IP#401-5/Pre-Algebra (Grades 6-8) IP#4010/Geometry&Measurement Each Book ($9.99) |
