Highly accessible and user-friendly, this book focuses on helping K-12 teachers increase their use of classroom management strategies that work. It addresses motivational aspects of teacher consultation that are essential, yet often overlooked. The Classroom Check-Up is a step-by-step model for assessing teachers' organizational, instructional,…

An indispensable resource for K-12 educators and autism specialists, this highly practical book shows how to include students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in general education settings. Tristram Smith and his associates present a research-based, step-by-step process for assessing students at a range of skill levels, planning and…

School librarians and educators have specific copyright questions that are often glossed over in larger books on the subject. Now, thanks to best-selling copyright authority Carrie Russell, there's a resource just for them, offering clear guidance for providing materials to students while carefully observing copyright law. Using whimsical…

The book "Building Cultural Bridges" is designed to increase multi-cultural awareness and sensitivity. There are supplemental materials available that include a leader's guide, reproducible student workbook, readings, worksheets, and activities. This material is recommended for use with students in grades 7-12. The materials included…

Reports the results of the Detroit schools' examination of the costs to the district that result from teachers reproducing individual lessons and offers suggestions for keeping these costs down. (IRT)

Reviews the legal ramifications of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 for instructors and librarians, offering specific guidelines about fair use of films and videotapes. (DMM)

Discusses the benefits of using multi-function copying machines for saving space and increasing efficiency in school offices. The capabilities of these systems and cost considerations are addressed. (GR)

Reviews the changing nature of the music publishing business. States that trends such as the decrease of music education in U.S. schools and the abuse of copyright by illegal photocopying in schools and churches have threatened the industry's existence. Includes information on recent corporate takeovers and changes among U.S. music publishers.…

Discusses how reproductions of original art works can be used in art education. Included are learning activities designed to help K-12 students develop an appreciation for original works of art and reproductions. (AM)

Recognizing that student achievement is intrinsically linked to high-quality teaching, Jodi Peine offers an invaluable guide that helps educational leaders strengthen teachers' instructional practice with an individualized and robust professional development process. The author provides administrators and staff developers with step-by-step…

The second in a series of articles outlines how the photoduplication field has opened up considerably in the last two years, lowering costs for users. (Author/MLF)

First in a series of articles on how to lower costs by curbing unauthorized or excessive use of office copiers. (Author/MLF)

The radical revision of the Copyright Act by Congress more than a decade ago removed many broad educational and nonprofit exemptions. "Guidelines" for copying materials for classroom use in educational institutions included within the published legislative history of the 1976 Act are provided. (MLF)

Discusses a recent lawsuit involving the violation of copyright laws by a music teacher who illegally reproduced sheet music. The purpose, scope, and limitations of copyright laws are explained in terms of teacher use of published materials. The penalties for copyright infringement are also described. (AM)