professional collection

[Ken Haycock <haycock@UNIXG.UBC.CA>]

Last year a graduate student and I developed a core collection of
professional books for teachers K-12. We never pursued publication but I
would be happy to provide a copy on request. If there are more than a few
interested I'll put it on a Web page or make it available through a
SSAE.--Ken

On Sun, 5 May 1996, Bev Rovelli wrote:

>       Hi.  I received several good idea and places to get started in my
> search to build a professional collection.  There was a request to post a
> hit, so, I hope that you will find this helpful.  bev
>
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> Linworth Publishing has a great selection of Professional
> Development books.  I also like their _Skills for Life_ series (since I
> have several lesson plans in the 6-8 one.  The Linworth books include one
> very good one about copyright and another about the internet.  Both of
> those are by Dr. Carol Mann Simpson.  I'm sure you would want some
> others,too, but that's a place to start.
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> One thing that you may want to consider is a "virtual professional library"
> such as the one that we have on our school's web page.  The url is
> included in my signature below.  When you get there, select "Professional
> Library."  Good luck with setting up your professional library.
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>  #  Virginia Minear                         vminear@esu3.esu3.k12.ne.us     #
>   #  Library Media Specialist    MILLARD CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL   Omaha,NE  #
>    #  http://www.esu3.k12.ne.us/districts/millard/centmidd/central.html  #
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>
> (**I checked this out LOVED IT!!!Thanks)
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> Our language arts teachers are enjoying Literature Circles which is a way
> to read several books in class simultaneously.  If you don't have Covey's
> Seven effective habits for successful people, it is good.  The books by
> Jonathan Kozol are interesting about unequal education but I can't
> remember the titles.  I think the catalog Zephyr has thought-provoking
> titles.  I am at home but if you need more info, write me again and I'll
> look up the missing info.
>
> Lmcc@tenet.edu
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> I have one suggestion:  The Mindful School (Series)
> How to Assess Authentic Learning by Kay Burke.  IRI/Skylight Publishing,
> 200 E. Wood street, Suite 274, Palatine, Illinois 60067  phone 800-348-4474.
>
> You might also want to look into the other books in this series.
>
> I also attended a Goals 2000 workshop over the past summer, and there is
> a big push toward integrated MST (Math, Science, Technology) curricula.
> There is a super publication with all kinds of information and activities:
>
> The TSM Connection Activities Binder
> ISBN 0-02-636947-8
> to order:  800-334-7544
> $57.50
>
> You might also contact the following publisher:
>
> Christopher Gordon Publishers
> 480 Washington St.
> Norwood, MA  02062
>
> They have published a number of books on topics like Authentic
> Assessment.  We have two that our teachers really like:
>
> Assessment & Evaluation for Student Centered Learning
> Bill Harp, ed.
> ISBN 0-926842-39-0
>
> Practical Aspects of Authentic Assessment:  Putting the Pieces Together
> Bonnie Campbell Hill and Cynthia Ruptic
> ISBN 0-926842-36-6
>
> For the new "standards" in math, contact:
>
> The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
> 1906 Association Drive
> Reston, VA   22091
>
> They have a whole catalog of materials.  One book I can recommend is:
> Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics
> ISBN 0-87353-273-2
> lsyoung@mailbox.syr.edu
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> Try the Phi Delta Kappa fastback series and also books available from
> ASCD and AECT (this last is AV-related and instructional tech.).  Also,
> Libraries Unlimited has some good ones.
>
> Esther Sinofsky
> e-mail:  esinofs@lausd.k12.ca.us
>
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> Some of my teachers have asked me to get (with staff development monies)
> Stephen Covey's two bestsellers _The Seven Habits of Highly Effective
> People_ (in book and audio tapes to listen to in car) and/or _First
> Things First_.  I think that they address time management, stress and
> quality of life issues from a deeply insightful perspective and that we
> need this sort of thing.  It directly affects the quality of education
> our students receive from us.
>
> Joanne Sullivan
> loris@postoffice.ptd.net
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> I'd recommend "Mindful of Others" by Suzanne Brady. Suzanne is a dynamic
> teacher of reading and writing, and any language arts teacher could make
> very good use of her techniques.
>
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> Have you tried ASCD catalog of professional materials as well as the
> National Middle School Association Catalog.  They have great books for
> professional development.
> Perlinda Shelton
> mshelton@unm.edu
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>
> If your school is into Whole Language,  I recommend the books
> from Heinemann,361 Hanover St. Portsmouth, NH 03801-3912 (800)541-2086.
>
> Espec. useful:
> Short, Harste & Burke. Creating Classrooms for Authors and Inquirers. 1995.
>
> Whitin & Wilde.  It's the Story that Counts: More Children's Books for
> Mathematical Learning, K-6. 1995. (literature and activities)
>
> Routman. Invitations: Changing as Teachers and Learners K-12. (Whole
> Language reading and writing.) 1994.
>
> Atwell. In the Middle: Writing, Reading, and Learning with Adolescents.1987.
>
> Heard. For the Good of the Earth and Sun: Teaching Poetry. 1989.
>
> Joan Kimball    jkim@borg.com
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> I suggest you look at an ASCD catalog for the least expensive, most
> effective material that hits on all the topics you mentioned and includes
> current issues.  NEA and NASSP are also good sources for prof. material.
>
> lmessing@traverse.lib.mi.us
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> THANK YOU ALL FOR SUCH A GREAT LIST>>>>>>>  bev :-) or 8-) (when I am
>                                              NOT wearing my contacts!)
> Bev Rovelli             brovelli@nsl.relex.com
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