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Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools: These articles provide background on Latino immigrants in North Carolina, administrative challenges in binational education, and strategies through which teachers can build on what Latino students bring to their classrooms to create a learning environment that meets the needs of all students.; Format: series (multiple pages)

CareerStart: A proven approach to middle-school success: CareerStart is a program for infusing career relevance into the core curriculums in middle schools. This article describes the program and shares some of the research that illustrates its effectiveness.; Format: article; By Dennis Orthner, Ph.D..

Communities in schools of Wake County: “Just passing isn’t good enough!”: The educators of Communities In Schools (CIS) of Wake County, after ascertaining that the average grade of their middle school students was low D to F, determined to change their program drastically. They researched programs across the country that demonstrated success with students with profiles similar to those of CIS students, hired an education consulting company to help them establish measurement matrices, and instituted a range of new policies and activities. As a result, CIS students’ grades improved to C in just six months.; Format: article; By Susan B. Hansell.

Deficit thinking: In Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools, page 4.2; Teachers frequently attribute the academic struggles of English language learners to the students' inability or unwillingness to learn English, but this "deficit thinking" can better be replaced by a focus on what immigrant students bring to the classroom.; Format: article; By Buck Cooper.

Differentiated instruction: An introduction to LEARN NC's resources for differentiating instruction for a variety of student populations.; Format: bibliography

Managing and improving behavior in inclusive educational environments: In Reaching every learner: Differentiating instruction in theory and practice, page 4; This article presents research-based best practices in classroom behavior management. Topics addressed include the physical arrangement of the classroom, establishing effective classroom rules, creating a positive classroom environment, and using reinforcement to improve students' behavior.; Format: article/best practice; By Edward J. Sabornie, Ph.D..

The power of nonfiction: Using informational text to support literacy in special populations: In Reaching every learner: Differentiating instruction in theory and practice, page 9; This article presents the idea that informational texts, rather than fictional literature, may better help students develop literacy skills -- particularly in students with special needs.; Format: article/best practice; By Joan Barnatt, Ph.D..

Reaching every learner: Differentiating instruction in theory and practice: This series of articles, which balance theory, research, and practice, address a variety of topics within differentiation through text, graphics, and video.; Format: series (multiple pages)

To know them is to teach them: We must maintain high standards and expectations, incorporate students' experiences into the curriculum, and use culturally relevant materials.; By Barbara Rush.

Resources on the web

Communities In Schools: This organization seeks to build community involvement in order to increase school retention rates and give children a chance at a more productive life.Rather than fund programs to fix issues individually, this organization seeks to weave the network... (Learn more); Format: website

GreatSchools: GreatSchools "GreatSchools is the new host for the valuable articles and resources developed by SchwabLearning.org to provide information and inspiration to parents of children with learning and attention difficulties." They focus on the child's... (Learn more); Format: website

Jigsaw Classroom: A cooperative learning technique that reduces racial conflict among school children, promotes better learning, improves student motivation, and increases enjoyment of the learning experience. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Elliot Aronson

National Dropout Prevention Association: The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network (NDPC/N) started in 1986 to serve as a clearinghouse on issues related to dropout prevention and to offer strategies designed to increase the graduation rate in America's schools. The website includes resources... (Learn more); Format: website/general

North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute: An advocacy and support organization that influences public policy in favor of all children and youth below the age of eighteen residing in North Carolina. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Provides programs to assist and validate the education of children with special needs and provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: U.S. Department of Education

PBS: Misunderstood Minds: This project first aired in 2002 and shared the story of five students' and their families struggle with learning disabilities. This website complements the documentary providing information on scientific explanations and helpful strategies. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: PBS

Reading Recovery Council of America: An association of Reading Recovery professionals, advocates, and partners which provides a network of opportunities for leadership and professional development. (Learn more); Format: website/general

Reading Rockets: Extensive strategies, articles and resources for anyone teaching reading, using research-based instructional methods, to young and/or struggling students. (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: WETA

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in North Carolina: A comprehensive explanation of the North Carolina law requiring all citizens to report cases of suspected child abuse, neglect, and dependency. Also describes the state's child protective services system. Published by the UNC School of Government. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: UNC School of Government

The Rural School and Community Trust: A national nonprofit organization rooted in rural America working to help rural schools and communities striving to improve the quality of education and community life. (Learn more); Format: website/general; Provided by: Rural School and Community Trust

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