By Lois J. Landy, Ed.S.

This book provides teachers, counselors, therapists, and facilitators with strategies and information that will enable them to prepare children emotionally, socially, and academically to become better learners.

The structure of the lessons/sessions in this book work well with state and national standards of curriculum, making effective use of instructional time within schools as required by the current educational reform law "No Child Left Behind." The approach is based on the premise that children who are ready to learn will learn, and in so doing, they will meet the standards set for them. Becoming ready requires addressing the nonacademic obstacles that often permeate a young person's home or school life.

Educators, counselors, and group facilitators can use these lessons/sessions with large groups, small groups, or individuals. Indeed, even trained peer tutors can serve as facilitators in classrooms in which the group process is well developed. 320 pages. 8.5 x 11. 2006.

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