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Scroll through the books that have been donated for sharing purposes among our staff. If you would like to borrow any books, please use the Google Form at the bottom of this page. If you have any books for the PDI classes that you are not using and would like to donate, send them over to the Connetquot teacher Center @ Connetquot High School in the inter-office mail.
Scroll through the books that have been donated for sharing purposes among our staff. If you would like to borrow any books, please use the Google Form at the bottom of this page. If you have any books for the PDI classes that you are not using and would like to donate, send them over to the Connetquot teacher Center @ Connetquot High School in the inter-office mail.
The list below details the courses and required books for Webteaching classes (PDI)
The list below details the courses and required books for Webteaching classes (PDI)
Title in RED if we have it available for loan through the Connetquot Teacher Center
Title in RED if we have it available for loan through the Connetquot Teacher Center
Each PDI online course has a modestly-priced required resource book. The final assignment in the course is based on this book.
21st Century Thinking Skills that Promote College and Career Readiness
Active and Hands-on Science Instruction
“On Teaching Science: Principles and Strategies Every Educator Should Know” by Jeffrey Bennett
Addressing the Needs of Diverse Populations
Anti-Bullying Strategies for Primary Grades
“Little Girls Can Be Mean" by Michelle Anthony and Reyna Lindert
“Little Girls Can Be Mean" by Michelle Anthony and Reyna Lindert
Best Practices for a Successful Primary Classroom
“At-Risk Students: Transforming Student Behavior” by Charisse Beach
“At-Risk Students: Transforming Student Behavior” by Charisse Beach
Best Practices for a Successful 4th-6th Grade Classroom
Best Practices for a Successful Middle School Classroom
Best Practices for a Successful High School Classroom
“Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Positive Approach to Behavior Management” by Randall S. Sprick
“Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Positive Approach to Behavior Management” by Randall S. Sprick
Bridging the Gap: High-Yield Strategies to Recover from Learning Loss
Architects of Deeper Learning: Intentional Design for High-Impact Instruction by Lissa Pijanowski
Architects of Deeper Learning: Intentional Design for High-Impact Instruction by Lissa Pijanowski
Building Critical Social and Emotional Skills Using Literature (K-12)
"The Trauma-Sensitive Classroom" by Patricia A. Jennings
"The Trauma-Sensitive Classroom" by Patricia A. Jennings
Bullying: Awareness, Intervention, and Prevention
“Bullying Hurts: Teaching Kindness Through Read Alouds and Guided Conversations” by Lester Laminack
“Bullying Hurts: Teaching Kindness Through Read Alouds and Guided Conversations” by Lester Laminack
Character Education for the 21st Century
“Discipline that Restores: Strategies to Create Respect, Cooperation, and Responsibility in the Classroom” by Ron and Roxanne Claassen
“Discipline that Restores: Strategies to Create Respect, Cooperation, and Responsibility in the Classroom” by Ron and Roxanne Claassen
Classroom Management Strategies for High School Teachers
“The Quick Guide to Classroom Management” by Richard James Rogers
“The Quick Guide to Classroom Management” by Richard James Rogers
Classroom Management Survival Course
“Keep Calm and Teach” by Victoria Lentfer
“Keep Calm and Teach” by Victoria Lentfer
Comprehension: The Key to Successful Reading
Comprehension Strategies for Middle and Upper Grades
“Comprehension Connections: Bridges to Strategic Reading” by Tanny McGregor
“Comprehension Connections: Bridges to Strategic Reading” by Tanny McGregor
Connecting Content with Literacy: Dynamic Strategies for Comprehension
Literacy in the Disciplines: A Teacher's Guide for Grades 5-12 by Thomas DeVere Wolsey
Literacy in the Disciplines: A Teacher's Guide for Grades 5-12 by Thomas DeVere Wolsey
Conquering the Behavioral Challenges of Special Needs Students
“Lost and Found: Helping Behaviorally-Challenged Students” by Ross W. Greene
“Lost and Found: Helping Behaviorally-Challenged Students” by Ross W. Greene
Content Area Multi-Sensory Teaching for Students w/Special Needs (K-5)
“Building on the Strengths of Students with Special Needs” by Toby Karten
Creating a Dynamic Classroom Through Project-Based Learning
Project-Based Teaching: How to Create Rigorous an Engaging Learning Experiences by Suzie Boss and John Larmer
Project-Based Teaching: How to Create Rigorous an Engaging Learning Experiences by Suzie Boss and John Larmer
The Daily 5
“Reading in the Wild” by Donalyn Miller
“Reading in the Wild” by Donalyn Miller
Data-Driven Instruction
“How Teachers Can Turn Data into Action” by Donald R. Venables
“How Teachers Can Turn Data into Action” by Donald R. Venables
Designing and Creating a WebQuest
“Web Literacy for Educators” by Alan November
“Web Literacy for Educators” by Alan November
Developing Phonemic Awareness in Emergent Readers
“A Fresh Look at Phonics” by Wiley Blevins
“A Fresh Look at Phonics” by Wiley Blevins
Developmentally Appropriate Content Activities for Early Learners
"Purposeful Play: A Teacher's Guide to Igniting Deep and Joyful Learning Across the Day " by Kristine Mraz, Alison Porcelli, and Cheryl Tyler
"Purposeful Play: A Teacher's Guide to Igniting Deep and Joyful Learning Across the Day " by Kristine Mraz, Alison Porcelli, and Cheryl Tyler
Differentiated Instruction: One Size Does Not Fit All
“How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms” by Carol Ann Tomlinson
“How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms” by Carol Ann Tomlinson
Digital Storytelling: Using Technology to Write Stories
“Make Me a Story: Teaching Writing Through Digital Storytelling” by Lisa C. Miller
“Make Me a Story: Teaching Writing Through Digital Storytelling” by Lisa C. Miller
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning in the Classroom
Social Emotional Learning and the Brain by Marilee Sprenger
Social Emotional Learning and the Brain by Marilee Sprenger
Educational Technology 101
"Integrating Technology into the Curriculum” by Kathleen Kopp
"Integrating Technology into the Curriculum” by Kathleen Kopp
Effective Strategies for Emergent and Early Writers
“The Writing Teacher's Companion” by Ralph Fletcher
Effective Strategies to Improve Student Writing
“Joy Write: Cultivating High-Impact Low-Stakes Writing” by Ralph Fletcher
Effectively Using iPads to Transform the Classroom
“Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works” by Howard Pitler, Elizabeth Hubbell, and Matt Kuhn
“Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works” by Howard Pitler, Elizabeth Hubbell, and Matt Kuhn
ELL Strategies for Mainstreamed Students
ELL Strategies for Mainstreamed Students
Unlocking English Learners' Potential: Strategies for Making Content Accessible by Diane Staehr Fenner and Sydney Snyder
Unlocking English Learners' Potential: Strategies for Making Content Accessible by Diane Staehr Fenner and Sydney Snyder
Embracing Diversity and Equity Through Culturally Responsive Teaching
“Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning” by Sharroky Hollie
“Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning” by Sharroky Hollie
Engaging, Motivating, and Managing Your Students
“Passionate Learners: How to Engage and Empower Your Students” by Pernille Ripp
“Passionate Learners: How to Engage and Empower Your Students” by Pernille Ripp
The Flipped Classroom: An Interactive Approach to Student Engagement
Focus on Phonics
“Making Sense of Phonics: The Hows and Whys” by Isabel L. Beck
“Making Sense of Phonics: The Hows and Whys” by Isabel L. Beck
Google as a Classroom Tool for Learning
Teach Like a Pirate by Matt Miller
Teach Like a Pirate by Matt Miller
Guiding Emergent and Early Writers to Success
“Teaching Beginning Writers” by David L. Coker and Kristen D. Ritchey
“Teaching Beginning Writers” by David L. Coker and Kristen D. Ritchey
Guided Reading 101
“Who's Doing the Work? How to Say Less so Readers Can Do More” by Jan Burkins and Kim Yaris
“Who's Doing the Work? How to Say Less so Readers Can Do More” by Jan Burkins and Kim Yaris
Helping Middle Grade Struggling Writers Achieve Success
“Wrestling with Writing” by Nicholas Young, Bryan Thors Noonan, & Kristen Bonanno-Sotiropoulos
How to Reach and Teach Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
"Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Inclusive Classroom" by Barbara Boroson
"Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Inclusive Classroom" by Barbara Boroson
Implementing the Workshop Model in Reading, Writing, Math, and Science
“Reading Workshop 2.0: Supporting Readers in the Digital Age” by Frank Serafini
“Reading Workshop 2.0: Supporting Readers in the Digital Age” by Frank Serafini
Improving Your Students' Test Taking Skills
Teach Students How to Learn by Saundra Yancy McGuire
Instilling a growth Mindset
“Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth
“Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth
Interventions for Middle Grade Struggling Readers
“From Striving to Thriving: How to Grow Confident, Capable Readers” by Stephanie Harvey and Annie Ward
“From Striving to Thriving: How to Grow Confident, Capable Readers” by Stephanie Harvey and Annie Ward
Introduction to Microsoft Office 365 Education
"Sail the 7 Cs with Microsoft Education: Stories from around the World to Transform and Inspire Your Classroom" by Becky Keene and Kathi Kersznowski
"Sail the 7 Cs with Microsoft Education: Stories from around the World to Transform and Inspire Your Classroom" by Becky Keene and Kathi Kersznowski
Learner-Centered Math Instruction Using Manipulatives
“Guided Math: A Framework for Math Instruction” by Laney Sammons
Making the Most of the Internet in the Classroom
“The Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide” by Doug Johnson
“The Classroom Teacher's Technology Survival Guide” by Doug Johnson
Mastering Google Apps for Education
“Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom” by Monica Burns
“Tasks Before Apps: Designing Rigorous Learning in a Tech-Rich Classroom” by Monica Burns
Mastering the Text Complexity Challenge in Grades 4-8
“Text Complexity: Raising Rigor in Reading” by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Diane Lapp
Math Manipulatives in the Primary Classroom
Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching by Juli K. Dixon, Edward C. Nolan, Thomasenia Lott Adams, Lisa A. Brooks, and Tashana D. Howse
Math Problem-Solving Strategies for Grades 3-6
““Making Number Talks Matter” by Cathy Humphreys and Ruth Parker
““Making Number Talks Matter” by Cathy Humphreys and Ruth Parker
Middle School Math Problem Solving
“Modeling with Mathematics: Authentic Problem Solving in Middle School” by Nancy Butler Wolf
“Modeling with Mathematics: Authentic Problem Solving in Middle School” by Nancy Butler Wolf
Motivating and Engaging Middle and High School Students
"Motivating & Inspiring Students: Strategies to Awaken the Learner" by Robert J. Marzano, Darrell Scott, Tina H. Boogren, and Ming Lee Newcomb
"Motivating & Inspiring Students: Strategies to Awaken the Learner" by Robert J. Marzano, Darrell Scott, Tina H. Boogren, and Ming Lee Newcomb
Multimedia Project Design and Development
“The Digital Writing Workshop” by Troy Hicks
“The Digital Writing Workshop” by Troy Hicks
A New Approach to Spelling Instruction
“Spelling K-8: Planning and Teaching” by Diane Snowball and Faye Bolton
“Spelling K-8: Planning and Teaching” by Diane Snowball and Faye Bolton
The Next Generation Science Standards
“Proficiency Scales for the New Science Standards: A Framework for Science Instruction and Assessment” by Robert Marzano, David Yanoski, and Diane Paynter
“Proficiency Scales for the New Science Standards: A Framework for Science Instruction and Assessment” by Robert Marzano, David Yanoski, and Diane Paynter
Powerful Interventions to Guide Struggling Readers
Teaching Word Recognition: Effective Strategies for Students with Learning Difficulties by Rollanda E. O’Connor
Teaching Word Recognition: Effective Strategies for Students with Learning Difficulties by Rollanda E. O’Connor
Preparing English Language Learners for Success
“Navigating the Common Core with English Language Learners” by Larry Ferlazzo and Katie Hull-Sypnieski
“Navigating the Common Core with English Language Learners” by Larry Ferlazzo and Katie Hull-Sypnieski
Preparing Students for the Common Core Assessments
“Embedded Formative Assessment” by Dylan Wiliam
Preparing Students with Special Needs to Meet the Standards
Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom edited by Tracey E. Hall, Anne Meyer, and David H. Rose
Universal Design for Learning in the Classroom edited by Tracey E. Hall, Anne Meyer, and David H. Rose
Reading Foundations for Emergent and Early Readers
Know Better, Do Better: Teaching the Foundations so Every Child Can Read by Meredith Liben and David Liben
Reading Interventions for Middle Grade Students
“The Vocabulary-Enriched Classroom: Practices for Improving the Reading Performance of All Students in Grades 3 and Up ” by Cathy Collins Block and John N. Mangieri
Reading to Learn: Developing Strategic Reading Skills
Reading to Learn: Developing Strategic Reading Skills
“Disrupting Thinking: Why How We Read Matters” by Kyleen Beers and Robert E. Probst
“Disrupting Thinking: Why How We Read Matters” by Kyleen Beers and Robert E. Probst
Reading Workshop Approach in the Middle Grades
“The Reading Zone” by Nancie Atwell and Anne Atwell Merkel
Response to Intervention in Reading
Responsive Classroom Management in the Primary Grades
“Better than Carrots or Sticks” by Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey
“Better than Carrots or Sticks” by Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey
Science Inquiry Using the 5E Model
Study Smarter Not Harder: Study Skills for Students
How to Teach So Students Remember by Marilee Sprenger
Supporting Math Foundational Skills in the Primary Grades (K-3)
“Young Children's Mathematics” by Thomas Carpenter, Megan Franke, Nicholas Johnson, Angela Chan Turrou, and Anita Wager
Teaching Critical SEL Skills Using Picture Books
Using Picture Books to Enhance Children's Social and Emotional Literacy by Susan Elswick
Teaching Primary Grade Math Problem-Solving Skills
“Common Core Sense: Tapping the Power of the Mathematical Practices” by Christine Moynihan
Teaching STEM and NGSS at the Primary Level
“The 5 Es of Inquiry-Based Science” by Lakeena Chitman-Booker and Kathleen Kopp
“The 5 Es of Inquiry-Based Science” by Lakeena Chitman-Booker and Kathleen Kopp
Teaching Students with Special Needs in the Mainstream Classroom
Your Students, My Students, Our Students: Rethinking Equitable and Inclusive Classrooms by Lee Ann Jung, Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, and Julie Kroener
Your Students, My Students, Our Students: Rethinking Equitable and Inclusive Classrooms by Lee Ann Jung, Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, and Julie Kroener
Teaching Tolerance and Respect: Preventing Bullying in High School
“Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard: Preventing and Responding to Cyberbullying” by Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin
“Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard: Preventing and Responding to Cyberbullying” by Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin
Unleashing the Power of NGSS and STEM
“20 Strategies for STEM Instruction” by William N. Bender
Using Google Classroom for Teaching and Learning
“Google Classroom” by Ted Lebowski
“Google Classroom” by Ted Lebowski
Vocabulary-Building Strategies for Students in Grades 4-12
“Word Nerds: Teaching All Students to Learn and Love Vocabulary” by Brenda J. Overturf, Leslie H. Montgomery, and Margot Holmes Smith
“Word Nerds: Teaching All Students to Learn and Love Vocabulary” by Brenda J. Overturf, Leslie H. Montgomery, and Margot Holmes Smith
Word Play: Vocabulary Instruction in the Primary Grades
“For the Love of Words: Vocabulary Instruction that Works” by Diane E. Paynter, Elena Bodrova, and Jane K. Doty
“For the Love of Words: Vocabulary Instruction that Works” by Diane E. Paynter, Elena Bodrova, and Jane K. Doty
Special thanks goes out to Hallie Weil, Kristen Fantry, Samantha Moss, Megan Faegar, Lauren Isleman, Kimberly Hanusch, Katie Goldacker, and Stephanie Mann for getting this idea up and running (and donating their books) !
Special thanks goes out to Hallie Weil, Kristen Fantry, Samantha Moss, Megan Faegar, Lauren Isleman, Kimberly Hanusch, Katie Goldacker, and Stephanie Mann for getting this idea up and running (and donating their books) !
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