Reading Lists for Education Courses
The Reading lists are applicable to those educators going for an "A" grade- choose one book to read and write a review on it. 
If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.


Adventures in Attitudes
Cooperative Learning
Creative Strategies to Teach Content Standards
Developing Self-Reliant People
Educating for Character
Effective Instruction
IQ-EQ Connections
Literacy for Learning
LifePOWER
Peak Performance in Communication
People Skills in Coaching Athletes
Positive Discipline in the Classroom
Raising Student Achievement
Risk to Resilience :Strength Based Intervention
Thinking Skills & Creativity through Humor
Time & Life Mastery
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Adventures in Attitudes Reading List
The Reading lists are applicable to those educators going for an "A" grade- choose one book to read and write a review on it.
If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.

Author                              Title                                                   Publisher

Raffini, James P.       150 Ways to Increase Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroom      1996
Swindoll, Charles R.    Attitudes       1998
Ryan, M. J. & Bender, Sue       Attitudes and Gratitude: How to Give and Recieve Joy    1999
Petty, Richard E. & Cacioppo, John T.   Attitudes and Persuasion: Classic and Contemporary Approaches   1996
Washington, Gwen        Attitudes of Success    1999
Abrams, Dr. & Delis, Alexandra  Attitudes, Beliefs, Choices: ABCs Aren't Just for Kids  1999
Hazelett, Richard       Benevolent Living: Tracing the Roots of Motivation to God       1993
Beecher, Willard & Marguerite   Beyond Success and Failure      Beecher Foundation, 1986
Ruggiero, Vincent Ryan  Changing Attitudes: A Strategy for Motivating Students to Learn 1998
Brophy, Jere (Editor); Pintrich Paul R.         Educational Psychologist: The Value Aspects of Motivation in Education  1999
Goleman, Daniel Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More than I.Q.        New York: Bantam Books, 1995
Peale, Norman Vincent   Enthusiasm Makes the Difference New York: Ballentine Books, 1967
Gardner, Howard Frames of The Mind; Theory of Mulitiple Intelligences   New York: Harper Collins, 1983
Scott, Dru      How to Put More Time in Your Life       New York: Wade Publ. Co., 1980
Carnegie, Dale  How to Stop Worrying and Start Living   New York: Pocket Books, 1984
Rosemond, John  John Rosemond's Six Point Plan for Raising Happy, Healthy Children      Kansas City Missouri: Andrews & McMeel, 1989
Buscaglia, Leo F.       Living, Loving, Learning        New York: Ballentine Books, 1982
Cook, Jerry & Baldwin, Stanley  Love, Acceptance and Forgiveness        Harrison, Arkansas: Spring Arbor, 1984
Siegel, Bernie  Love, Medicine, Miracles        New York: Harper & Rowe,1986
Buscaglia, Leo F.       Loving Each Other       New York: Holt, Rinehard, & Winston, 1984
Frankl, Viktor  Man's Search for Meaning        New York: Washington Square Press, 1959
Gardner, Howard Multiple Intelligences: Theory in Practice      New York: Basic Books,1993
Kramer, H.J.    Personal Power Through Awareness        Tiburon, CA: H.J. Kramer, Inc., 1986
Buscaglia, Leo F.       Personhood: The Art of Being Fully Human        New York: Ballentine Books, 1978
Glasser, William        Positive Addiction      New York: Harper & Rowe, 1976
Peale, Norman Vincent   Positive Imaging        New York: Ballentine Books, 1982
Covey, Stephen  Principle-Centered Leadership   New York: Summit Books, 1990
Lickona, Thomas Raising Good Children   New York: Bantam Books, 1983
Young, Jeffrey & Klosko, Janet  Reinventing Your Life: Break Free from Negative Life Patterns and Feel Good Again  New York: Plume
Publishing, 1993
Viscott, David  Risking New York: Pocket Books,1977
BeBe, Caton, Patrick    The 'Be' Attitudes: positive Approaches to Become a Better You  1998
Wenderlich, Raymond L.  The ABCs of Successful Leadership       1997
Whittaker, Terry Cole   The Inner Path From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be       New York: Ballentine Books, 1986
Armstrong, Thomas       The Myth of the A.D.D. Child    1995
Peale, Norman Vincent   The Power of Positive Thinking  New York: Ballentine Books, 1952
Glasser, William        The Quality School Teacher      1993
Peck, M. Scott  The Road Less Traveled: New York: Touchstone, 1978
Helmstetter, Shad       The Self-Talk Solution  New York: Pocket Books,1987
Covey, Stephen R.       The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People     New York: Simon & Schuster
Dyer, Wayne     The Sky's the Limit     New York: Pocket Books, 1980
Bolles, Richard N.      The Three Boxes of Life & How to Get Out of Them        Berkeley, Ca.: Ten Speed Press, 1978
Overstreet, Bonaro W.   Understanding Fear in Ourselves and Others      New York: Collier Books, 1968
Kushner, Harold When Bad Things Happen to Good People   New York: Avon Books,1981
Hyatt, Carole & Gottlieb, Linda When Smart People Fail: Rebuilding Yourself for Success New York: Penguin Books, 1988
Naifeh, Steven & Smith, Gregory Why Can't Men Open Up?  New York: Warner Books, 1984
Farrell, Warren Why Men Are The Way They Are    New York: Berkley Books, 1986
Freudenberger, Herbert & North, Gail    Women's Burnout: How to Spot It, How to Reverse It & How to Prevent It  New York: Penguin
Books,1985
Hay, Louise     You Can Heal Your Life  Santa Monica, Calif.: Hay House, Inc., 1984
Roger, John & McWilliams, Peter You Can't Afford the Luxury of a Negative Thought       Prelude Press, 1991
LaHaye, Tim     Your Temperament: Discover Its Potential        Wheaton, Illinois
Urban, Hal   Positive Words, Powerful Results  Simon & Schuster, c2004
Ciaccio, Joseph Totally Positive Teaching Association of Supervision and
Curriculum Development, 2004
Carter-Scott, Dr. Sherry Negaholics No More National Press Publications,
2000


Creative Strategies to Teach Content Standards

The Reading lists are applicable to those educators going for an "A" grade- choose one book to read and write a review on it.
If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.<>
Author                                                                      Title                                                   Publisher

Ayan, Jordan. Aha. New York, New York: Crown Trade Paper Backs, 1997.
Barrett, Susan.  It’s All in Your Head. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Free Spirit Publishing, 1992.
Cameron, Julia.  The Artist’s Way, A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity. New York, New York, 1992.
Cornett, Claudia E. Creating Meaning Through Literature and the Arts. New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc., 2007
Csikszentmihalyi, M. Creativity, New York: Harper Collins, 1996.
DeBono, Edward. Six Thinking Hats.  Toronto, Canada: Little Brown and Company, 1985.
Edwards, Betty. Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain.
Frazier, Kathleen and Reynolds, Elaine.  Cre EGG tivity Plus. Hightstown, New Jersey: N.L. Associates, 1988.
Gregory, Gayle and Chapman Carolyn. Differentiated Instructional Strategies, One Size Doesn’t Fit All. Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, California, 2002.
The Imagineers. The Imagineering Way. New York, New York: Disney Enterprises, 2003.
Karnes, Frances and Bean, Suzanne. Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted.
Kohl, MaryAnn and Solga, Kim.  Discovering Great Artists, Hands –on Activities for Children in the Styles of Great Masters. Bellingham, Washington, MaryAnn Kohl and Kim Solga, 1996.
May, Rollo. The Courage to Create. New York, New York, Norton and Company, 1975.
Oech, Roger von.  A Whack on the Side of the Head. New York, New York: Warner Books, 1998
Oech, Roger von.  A Kick in the Seat of the Pants. New York, New York: Harper Row, 1986.
Oech, Roger von.  Expect the Unexpected. San Francisco, California: Berett Koehler, 2002.
Roberts, Julia and Tracy, Inman. Strategies for Differentiating Instruction, Best Practices for the Classroom.  Prufrock Press, Waco, Texas, 2007.
Starko, Alane Jordan. Creativity in the Classroom.  Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2001.
Piirto, Jane.  Talented Children and Adults, Their Development and Education. Waco Texas, Prufock Press, 2007.
Piirto, Jane. Talented Children and Adults. Waco Texas, Prufock Press, 2007.
Spinelli, Jerry. Stargirl. Random House, New York, New York, 2000.
Spinelli, Jerry. Love, Stargirl. Random House, New York, New York, 2007.
Strong, Michael.  The Habit of Thought, From Socratic Seminars To Socratic Practice.  Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1997.
Tomlinson, Carol Ann.  The Differentiated Classroom, Responding to the Needs of All Learners.  Alexandria, Virginia, ASCD, 1999.
TorranceE. Paul. Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking. Princeton, NJ: Personal Press, 1974.

 

Weir, Roberta.  Leonardo’s Ink Bottle, The Artists Way of Seeing. Berkeley, California, Celestial Arts, 1998
Cooperative Learning Reading List
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If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.
Author                                                                      Title                                                   Publisher
Johnson, R.T. Johnson, D.W., & Holubec, E.J.  Circles of Learning Cooperation in theClassroom  Edina, MN: Interaction Book Company, 1990
Johnson, D.W., & Johnson, R.T.  Cooperation and Competition     Edina, MN: Interaction Book Company, 1990
Johnson, D.W., Johnson, R.T., & Holubec, E.J.   Cooperation in the Classroom    Edina, MN: Interaction Book Company, 1988
Kagan, S.       Cooperative Learning    San Juan Capistrano, CA: Resourcers for Teachers, 1993
Slavin, R.      Cooperative Learning    New York: Longman, 1983
Ellis, S.S., & Whalen, S.F.     Cooperative Learning: Getting Started   New York: Scholastic, 1990
Slavin, R.  Cooperative Learning: Student Teams, What Research Says to the Teacher  Washington, D.C.: National Education Association, 1987
Slavin, R.      Cooperative Learning: Theory, Research and Practice     Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1990
Cohen, E.G.     Designing Groupwork     New York: Teachers College Press, 1986
Johnson, D.W., & Johnson, R.T.  Learning Together and Alone     Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, 1987
Slavin, R.      Student Team Learning: A Practical Guide to Cooperative Learning


Developing Self-Reliant People Reading List
The Reading lists are applicable to those educators going for an "A" grade- choose one book to read and write a review on it.
If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.
Author                                                  Title                                                       Publisher
Anderson, Walter The Confidence Course New York: Harper Collins, 1997
Armstrong, Thomas The Myth of the A.D.D. Child Plume,1997
Benson, Peter L. All Kids Are Our Kids: What Communities Must Do to Raise Healthy Children and Adolescents Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1997
Branden, Nathaniel Six Pillars of Self-Esteem New York: Bantam Books, 1994
Branden, Nathaniel Taking Responsibility: Self Reliance and the Accountable Life Fireside, 1997
Byham, William C., Cox, Jeff, & Harper, Kathy Zapp in Education: How Empowerment Can Improve the Quality of Interaction New York: Fawcett Columbine, 1992
Canfield, Jack, & Wells, Harold One Hundred Ways to Enhance Self Concept in the Classroom NJ: Englewood Cliffs, 1993
Cline, Dr. Foster & Fay, Jim Parenting With Love and Logic Colorado Springs: Pinon Press, 1990
Collins, Marva. "Ordinary" Children, Extraordinary Teachers Hampton Roads Pub. Co., 1992
Covey, Stephen R. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families New York: Golden Books, 1997
Dinkmeyer, Dr. Don & McKay, Dr. Gary D. Raising a Responsible Child New York: Simon & Schuster, 1994
Dyer, Wayne Real Magic: Creating Miracles in Everyday Life New York:Harper Collins, 1992
Faber, Adele & Mazlish, Elaine How to Talk So Kids Can Learn at Home and in School Fireside, 1996
Freeman, Arthur, Ph.D. & De Wolf, Rose The 10 Dumbest Mistakes Smart People Make & How to Avoid Them Harper Collins Publishers, 1993
Glasser, William The Quality School New York: Harper Collins, 1992
Glenn, H. Stephen & Brock, Mike 7 Strategies for Developing Capable Students Prima Pub., 1998
Glenn, H. Stephen & Nelson, Jane Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World Prima Pub., 2000
Gordon, Thomas Teaching Children Self Discipline New York: Random House, Inc., 1989
Hallowell, Edward M. MD & Ratey, John J. MD Driven to Distraction New York: Simon & Schuster, 1994
Hart, Louise, Ph.D. The Winning Family: Increasing Self-Esteem in your Children & Yourself Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts, 1993
Hartman, Thom Attention Deficit Disorder: A Different Perception Penn Valley, CA: Underwood Books, 1993
Holt, Pat 9 Myths That Damage a Child's Confidence Harold Shaw, 1999
Kohn, Alfie Punished By Rewards New York: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1999
Laszeo, Violet The Basic Writings of C.G. Jung Princeton Univ. Press, 1990
Leman, Dr Kevin Bringing Up Kids Without Tearing Them Down Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1995
Leman, Dr. Kevin Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours Fleming Revell Co., 2000
Lemon, Kevin, Dr. The Birth Order Book New York: Dell, 1987
Levin, Catherine Gordy When Good Kids Do Bad Things New York: Pocket Books, 1991
Lewis, Steven M. The ABCs of Real Family Values: The Simple Things that Make Families Work Plume Books, 1998
Nelsen, Jane Positive Discipline New York: Ballentine Books, 1987
Nelsen, Jane & Lott, Lynn I'm On Your Side: Son or Daughter, Resolving
Conflict with your Teenager Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1991
Nelson, Jane, Lynn Lott & Glenn Positive Discipline in the Classroom Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1997
Pipher, Mary, Ph.D. Reviving Ophelia New York: Ballantine Books, 1994
Pipher, Mary, Ph.D. The Shelter of Each Other: Rebuilding Our Families New York: Ballantine Books, 1996
Pollack, Wm. S. Rescuing Our Sons From the Myths of Boyhood Owl Books, 1999
Pritchard, Michael S. On Becoming Responsible University Press of Kansas, 1991
Rimm, Dr. Sylvia Dr. Sylvia Rimm's Smart Parenting Three Rivers Press, 1991
Rimm, Sylvia Why Bright Kids Get Poor Grades New York: Crown Publishing, 1995
Rimm, Sylvia B. et al. See Jane Win: Turning Girls into Happy, Successful Women, Building Self Confidence Three Rivers, 2000
Smith, George Patrick Family Values and the New Society: Dilemmas of the 21st Century New York: Praeger, 1998
Sorensen, Marilyn J. Breaking the Chain of Low Self-Esteem Wolf Pub. Co., 1998
Thomson, Michael M., Ph.D. Parenthood: Who"s Raising Whom? McLean Pub. Group, 1994
Charney, Ruth Sidney Teaching Children to Care Greenfield, Mass:
Northeast Foundation for Children, 2002
Bailey Ph.D., Becky Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline NY, NY: Harper
Collins, 2000
Chapman, Gary & Ross Campbell The Five Love Languages of Children
Chicago, Ill: Northfield Publishing, 1997
Lawlis, Dr. Frank The ADD Answer: How to Help Your Child Now London.
England: Viking/Penguin, 2004 Campbell, Dr. Ross How to Really Love Your Child Colo. Springs, Colo: Life Journey Press. 2003
Dreikurs M.D., Rudolf Maintaining Sanity in the Classroom NY, NY: Harper
& Row Pub., 1971
McGraw, Dr. Phil Family First NY, NY: Free Press, 2004 DSP

Covey, Sean The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens NY, NY: Fireside.
1998
Swift, Madelyn Discipline for Life: Getting it Right With Children
Southlake, TX: Childright, 1999
Kindlon Ph.D., Dan Too Much of a Good Thing: Building Character in an
Indulgent Age NY, NY: Hyperion, 2001



Educating for Character Reading List
The Reading lists are applicable to those educators going for an "A" grade- choose one book to read and write a review on it.
If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.
Author                                                  Title                                                       Publisher
Akin, Terri Character Education in America's Schools Spring Valley, CA: Innerchoice Pub., 1995
Benninga, Jacques Moral, Character, and Civic Education in the Elementary School Teachers College Press, 1991
Benson, Peter L., Galbraith, Judy & Espeland, Pamela  What Teens Need to Succeed: Proven, Practical Ways to
    Shape Your Own Future MN: Search Institute/Free Spirit Pub., 1998
Brooks, David & Goble, Frank The Case for Character Education: The Role of the School in Teaching Values and Virtues                                Northridge, CA.: Studio 4 Productions, 1997
Carter, Spephen Integrity New York: Harper Collins, 1996
Charney, Ruth Teaching Children to Care Greenfield, MA: Northeast Fdn, 1992
Charney, Ruth Habits of Goodness Northeast Foundation for Children, 1992
Clifford, Craig & Feeze, Randolph Coaching for Character: Reclaiming the Principles of Sportsmanship Human Kinetics Pub. 1997
Damon, W. The Moral Child:Nuturing Children's Natural Moral Growth NY: Macmillan, 1988
Driscoll, Dawn-Marie The Ethical Edge Master Media, 1995
Eyre, Linda & Richard Teaching Children Responsibility NY: Simon & Schuster, 1993
Eyre, Linda & Richard Teaching Children Sensitivity NY: Simon & Schuster, 1993
Eyre, Linda & Richard Teaching Your Children Values NY: Simon & Schuster, 1993
Goodlad, John & R. Soder The Moral Dimensions of Teaching San Francisco: Jossey-Bass., 1990
Grant,Gerald The World We Created at Hamilton High Harvard University Press, 1988
Green, Thomas F. Voices: The Educational Formation of Conscience Un. of Notre Dame Press, 1999
Heath,, Douglas H. Schools of Hope; Developing Mind and Character in Today's Youth San Francisc: Jossey-Bass, 1994
Heidel, John et al. Character Education: Grades K-6/ year l Incentive Pub., 1999
Huffman, Henry A. Developing a Character Educ. Program: One School
District's Experience Arlington VA: AASA, 1994
Jackson, P & Boostrom, D The Moral Life of Schools San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1993
Jackson, Philip W. et. al. Moral Life of Schools Jossey-Bass, 1993
Katz, Michael S. et al. Justice and Caring: The Search for Common Ground in Education Teachers College Press, 1999
Kennedy, J. Character and Destiny Grand Rapids, Mi.: Zondervan, 1994
Kessler, Rachel The Soul of Education: Helping Students Find Connection, Compassion & Character Rosen Pub. Group, 1991
Kidder, Rushworth How Good People Make Tough Choices: Resolving Dilemmas of Ethical Living NY: Morrow & Co., 1996
Kidder, Rushworth Shared Values for a Troubled World: Conversations with Men and Women of Conscience San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1994
Kilpatrick, William Why Johnny Can't Tell Right from Wrong NY: Simon & Schuster, 1992
Kilpatrick, William & Wolfe, Gregory & Suzanne Books That Build Character: A Guide to Teaching Your Child Moral Values Through Stories New York: Touchstone, 1994
Kirschenbaum, Howard 100 Ways to Enhance Values and Morality in Schools and Youth Settings Allyn & Bacon, 1995
Kohlberg, Lawrence Essays on Moral Development: The Psychology of Moral Development San Francisco: Harper and Row, 1984
Kushner, Harold How Good Do We Have to Be Little Brown & Co., 1997
Leming, James Character Education: Lessons From the Past, Models for the Future ME: The Institute for Global Ethics,1993
Levine, Madeline See No Evil: A Guide to Protecting Our Children From Media San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1998
Lewis, Barbara A. The Kid's Guide to Service Projects: Over 500 Service
Ideas for Young People Who Want to Make a Difference Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing, 1995
Lewis, Barbara A.  What Do You Stand For? A Kid's Guide to Building Character  Minneapolis: Free Spirit Pub., 1998
Lickona, Thomas Educating for Character: How Our Schools Can Teach Respect & Responsibility NY: Bantam, 1991
Lickona, Thomas Raising Good Children NY: Bantam, 1994
Lockwood, Alan & David Harris Reasoning with Democratic Values: Ethical Problems in United States History Teachers College Press, 1985
Marx, Jeff & Gruberger, Risa Minitz What's Right, What's Wrong: A Guide to Talking About Values for Parents and Kids Reader's Digest, 1999
McClellan, B. Edward Moral Education in America: Schools and the Shaping of Character Since Colonial Times Teachers College Press, 1999
Nucci, Larry Moral Development and Character Education Berkeley, CA: McCrutcheon Pub., 1989
Nucci, Larry Education in the Moral Domain Cambridge Un. Press, 2001
Oliner, S. & Oliner, P. The Altruistic Person NY: Free Press, 1988
Peale, Norman Vincent & Blanchard, Ken The Power of Ethical Management Fawcett Pub. Co., 1989
Philip, Jackson The Moral Life of Schools Jossey-Bass, 1998
Piaget, Jean et al. Moral Judgment of the Child Free Press, 1997
Platt, Charles Anarchy Online Harper Prism, 1997. ISBN: 0061009903
Power, Clark, Ann Higgins,Lawrence Kohlberg Lawrence Kohlberg's Approach to Moral Educaiton Columbia Un. Press, 1991
Reed, Bobbie 501 Practical Ways to Teach Your Children Values Concordia Pub. House, 1998
Reimer, Joseph et al. Promoting Moral Growth: From Piaget to Kohlberg Waveland Press, 1990
Ryan, Kevein & Bohlin, Karen Buliding Character in Schools: Practical Ways to Bring Moral Instruction in to Life San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1999
Ryan, Kevin Building Character in Schools Jossey-Bass, 1999
Ryan, Kevin & Wynne, Edward Reclaiming Our Schools: Teaching Character, Academics, and Discipline Merrill Pub. Co., 1996
Schiller, Pam Byrne & Bryant, Tamera The Values Book: Teaching Sixteen Basic Values to Young Children Gryphon House, 1998
Schulman, Michael & Mekler, Eva Bringing Up a Moral Child: A New Approach for Teaching Your Child to Be Kind, Just, and Responsible New York:                 Doubleday, 1994
Scoresby, A. Lynn Bringing Up Moral Children in an Immoral World Shadow Mountain, 1998
Thompson, Jim Positive Coaching: Building Character and Self-Esteem Through Sports Warde Publishers, 1995
Vincent, P. Developing Character in Students Chapel Hill, NC: New View Pub., 1994
Vincent, P. Promising Practices in Character Education Chapel Hill, NC: New View Pub., 1996
Wiley, Lori Sandford Comprehensive Character-Building Classroom: A
Handbook for Teachers DeBary, FL: Longwood Comm., 1998
Wood, Chip Time to Teach, Time to Lern Northeast Foundation for Children, 1999
Wynne, E. & Ryan, Kevin Reclaiming Our Schools NY: Merrill Publ., 1993
Albert, Linda A Teachers Guide to Cooperative Discipline AGS, MN, 1989
ISBN: 0-88671-362-5


Effective Instruction Reading List
The Reading lists are applicable to those educators going for an "A" grade- choose one book to read and write a review on it.
If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.
Author                                  Title                                                           Publisher
Benson, Galbrath & Espeland What Kids Need to Succeed Free Spirit Publishing, MN, 1995 ISBN: 0-915793-78-4
Blase and Kirby Bringing Out the Best in Teachers: What Effective Principals Do Corwin Press, 1992 ISBN: 0-8039-6009-3
Canter, Lee Parents on Your Side Lee Canter and Assoc., CA, 1991 ISBN: 0-939007-39-8
Covey, Stephen R. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Simon & Schuster 1990 ISBN: 0-671-66398-5
Covey, Stephen R. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens Simon & Schuster 1998 ISBN: 0-684-856093
Danielson, Charlotte Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching ASCD, Alexandria, Virginia, 1996
Dodge, Judith The Study Skills Handbook: More than 75 Strategies for Better Learning Scholastic Professional Books, 1994
Glasser, William Control Theory in the Classroom Harper and Row, NY, 1986 ISBN:006-096-085X
Hart, Diane Authentic Assessment: A Handbook for Educators Addison Wesley Pub. Co., CA, 1994 ISBN: 0-201-81864-7
Herman,J., Aschbacher,P., Winters, L.   A Practical Guide to Alternative Assessment ASCD.  ISBN: 0-87120-197-6, 1992
Johnson,David R. Motivation Counts-Teaching Techniques that Work Dale Seymour Pub., CA, 1994 ISBN: 0-86651-740-5
Kagan, Spencer Cooperative Learning: Resources for Teachers Kagan Publishing 1998. To Order Call 1-800-WEE-COOP
Lewin, L. & Shomaker, B. J. Great Performances: Creating Classroom-Based Assessment Tasks ASCD, ISBN: 0-87120-339-1, 1998
Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. & McTighe, J. Assessing Student Outcomes: Performance Assessment Using the Dimensions of Learning Model ASCD,
    ISBN: 0- 87120-225-5, 1993
Peters, T. J. & Waterman, R. H. In Search of Excellence NY, Harper & Row, 1982
Purkey, W. W. & Novak, J. M. Inviting School Success Wadsworth Publishing Co., CA, 1996 ISBN: 0-534-50419-1
Rimm, Dr. Sylvia Smart Parenting: How to Parent So Children Will Learn Three Rivers Press, NY, 1991 ISBN: 0-609-80121-X
Rimm, Dr. Sylvia Why Bright Kids Get Poor Grades: And What You Can Do About It Three Rivers Press, NY,1995 ISBN: 0-517-88687-1
Schurr, Sandra The ABC's of Evaluation: 26 Alternative Ways to Assess Student Progress National Middle School Assoc., ISBN: 1-56090-063-6, 1992
Whitaker, Todd Dealing with Difficult Teachers Eye on Education. N.Y, 1999, ISBN: 1-883001-62-5
Williams, Alley & Henson Managing Secondary Classrooms Allyn and Bacon, MA  ISBN: 0-205-26725-4
Wong, Harry K. The First Days of School   *** Harry K. Wong Pub., CA, 1991 ISBN: 0-9629360-0-6
Marczely, Bernadette Supervision in Education Aspen Pub., Inc. 2001

IQ-EQ CONNECTIONS : EMBRACING THE LINK BETWEEN COGNITIVE AND AFFECTIVE
LEARNING --READING LIST--
The Reading lists are applicable to those educators going for an "A" grade- choose one book to read and write a review on it.
If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.
Suggested reading includes:
Author                                  Title                                                           Publisher
Benson, Peter L. Ph.D., Galbraith, Judy, Espeland, Pamela. What Kids Need To Succeed. Minneapolis,
MN.: Search Institute and Free Spirit Publishing, 1995.
Covey, Stephen R.. The 8th Habit. New York, N.Y.: Franklin Covey Co., 2004
Curwin, Richard L.; Mendler, Allen N.. Discipline With Dignity. Alexandria, VA.: ASCD, 1988, 1999
Easley, Dauna, Teachers Touch Eternity, West Chester, OH.: Legacy Printing, 2001.
Gladwell, Malcolm. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Make a Big Difference. New York, New
York: Little, Brown and Company, 2000, 2002
Goleman, Daniel. Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. New York, NY.: Bantam
Book, 1995.
Jensen, Eric. Brain-Based Learning. San Diego, CA.: The Brain Store, 1995, 2000
Lambros, Ann. Problem-Based Learning in K-8 Classrooms. Thousand Oaks, CA.: Corwin Press, 2001
Lambros, Ann. Problem-Based Learning in Middle and High School Classrooms. Thousand Oaks, CA.:
Corwin Press, 2004
Leman, Kevin, Ph.D.. Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours-2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI.:
Fleming H. Revell, 2000.
Lundin, Stephen C., Ph.D.; Paul, Harry; Christensen, John. Fish!. New York, NY.: Hyperion, 2000.
McKenzie, Jamie, Ed.D. Learning to Question to Wonder to Learn. Bellingham, WA.: FNO Press,
2005
Mendler, Allen N., Ph.D.. Power Struggles, Successful Techniques for Educators. Rochester, NY.:
Discipline Associates, 1997
Mendler, Allen N., Ph.D.. Motivating Uninterested, Disillusioned and Disruptive Students. Rochester,
NY.: Discipline Associates, 2005
Merwin, Sandra. Figuring Kids Out. Minnetonka, MN.: Tiger Lily Press, 1992
Payne, Ruby K. Ph.D.. A Framework For Understanding Poverty (Third Revised Edition). Highlands,
TX: aha! Process, Inc., 1996 (Revised 1998, 2001, 2003).
Quinn, Pat. Changing Lives. Jackson, WI, Ideas Unlimited, 2001
Rath, Tom, Clifton, Donald O. Ph.D. How Full Is Your Bucket? . New York, NY.: Gallup Press, 2004
Seligman, Martin. Learned Optimism, How to Change Your Mind and Your Life. New York, NY.:
POCKET BOOKS, 1998
Sousa, David A. How The Brain Learns, Third Edition. Thousand Oak, CA; Corwin Press, 2006
Tobias, Cynthia. The Way They Learn. Colorado Springs, CO.: Focus On The Family, 1994
Wong, Harry K. The First Days of School. Mountain View CA.: Harry Wong Publishing, 1995

LifePOWER: Effectiveness Habits and Stress Management
The Reading lists are applicable to those educators going for an "A" grade- choose one book to read and write a review on it.
If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.
Author                                  Title                                                                   Publisher
Bradshaw, J.  Bradshaw on the Family: A Revolutionar Way of Self Discovery. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, 1998
Bensen, H. & Stuart, E. The Wellness Book: Guide to Maintaining Health and Treating Stress-Related Illness New York: Simon & Schuster, 1992
Bilodeau, I. The Anger Workbook MN: Compcare Publications, 1992
Bradshaw, J. Bradshaw on the Family: A Revolutionary Way of Self Discovery FL: Health Communications, 1998
Bridges, William Managing Transitions: Making the Most of Change Perseus Press, 1991
Budd, Matthew M.D. et al. You Are What You Say: A Harvard Doctor's Six-Step Proven Program for Transforming Stress  Through The     Power of Language Times Books, 2000
Burke, Lisa 7 Steps to Stress Free Teaching: A Stress Prevention Planning Guide for Teachers Educators Lighthouse,1999
Chaitow, L. The Stress Protection Plan: How to Stay Healthy Under Pressure London: Harper Collins, 1992
Charlesworth, E.A. & Nathan, R.G. Stress Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Wellness New York: Ballentine Books, 1991
Clarkson, Petruska The Achilles Syndrome: Overcoming the Secret Fear of Failure Element, 1998. ISBN: 1862042632
Crawford, Bill All Stressed Up & Nowhere to Go!: A Guide to Dealing with Stress and Creating a Purposeful Life Florence Pub., 1996
Dyer, Wayne Your Sacred Self: Making the Decision to Be Free Mass Market, 1996
Dyer, Wayne Manifest Your Destiny Mass Market, 1999
Freudenberger, Herbert & North, Gail Women's Burnout: How to Spot It, How to Reverse It, & How to Prevent It New York: Penguin Books, 1985
Goldberg, K. How Men Can Live As Long as Women: Seven Steps to a Longers and Better LIfe Fort Worth, TX. The Summit Group, 1993
Goliszek, Andrew 60 Second Stress Management: The Quickest Way to Relax and Ease Anxiety New Jersey: New Horizon Press,1995
Kegan, Robert & Lahey, Lisa The Way We Talk Can Change the Way We Work: Seven Languages for TransformationJossey-Bass, 2000. ISBN:0787955353
Lehman, Kevin The Pleasers: Women Who Can't Say No & the Men Who Control Them New York: Dell Pub. Co., 1987
Lerner, Harriet Goldhor The Dance of Intimacy: A Woman's Guide to Courageous Acts of Change in Key Relationships New York: Harper and Row, 1990
Levinson, Daniel J. & Judy D. The Seasons of a Woman's Life Ballantine Books, 1997. ISBN: 0345311749
McGee-Cooper, Ann et al. You Don't Have to Go Home From Work Exhausted Bantam Doubleday Dell Pub., 1992
Minirt, Frank Beating Burnout: Balanced Living for Busy People Budget Book, 1997
Moos, R.H. Coping WIth Life Crisis: An Integrated Approach New York: Plenum Press, 1987
Pinkola Estes, Clarissa, Ph.D.  Women Who Run With the Wolves New York: Ballantine Books, 1992
Potter, Beverly A. & Frank, Phil Overcoming Job Burnout: How to Renew Enthusiasm for Work  Ronin Pub., 1998
Radcliffe, Rebecca R. About to Burst: Handling Stress & Ending Violence--A Message for Youth E A S E, 1999
Sachs, Judith Break The Stress Cycle! 10 Steps to Reducing Stress for Women Adams Media Corp., 1997
Saunders, Antoinette & Rosenberg, Bonnie The Stress-Proof Child New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1985
Shapiro, Francine & Forrester, Margot Silk EMDR: The Breakthrough Therapy for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress & Trauma New York: Basic Books, 1997
Sotile, Wayne M. Beat Stress Together John Wiley & Sons, 1999
Tavris, Carl Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion New York: Touchstone, 1989
Treniowski, Alex When Life Gives You Lemons: Stories of People Overcoming Adversity McGraw-Hill, 2001
Turkington, Carol Stress Management for Busy People McGraw-Hill, 1998
Witkin-Lanoil, Georgia The Male Stress Syndrome New York: Berkeley Pub., 1988
Zdenek, Marilee  Inventing the Future: Advances in Imagery That Can Change Your Life New York: McGraw-Hill, 1996
Gray, John Ph.D.  Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus  Harper Collins, c1992
Clark, Ron   The Essential 55  An Award-winning Educators Rules For Discovering The Successful Student In Every Child.  Hyperion, c2003
Bradshaw, Terry  Keep It Simple  Altria Books, c2002
Retton, Mary Lou  Mary Lou Rettonäs Gateways To Happiness  Broadway Books, c2000
Urban, Hal   Positive Words, Powerful Results  Simon & Schuster, c2004


Literacy for Learning
The Reading lists are applicable to those educators going for an "A" grade- choose one book to read and write a review on it.
If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.
(*Highly recommended)
Allen, J. (1999).  Words, words, words: Teaching vocabulary in grades 4-12.  Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers.
 Allen, J. (2000).  Yellow brick roads: Shared and guided paths to independent reading 4-12.  Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers.
 Booth, D. & Rowsell, J. (2002).  The literacy principal: Leading, supporting and assessing reading and writing initiatives.  Markham, Ontario, Canada: Pembroke Publishers.
 Cole, A.D. (2002).  Better answers: Written performance that looks good and sounds smart.  Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers.
 Dorn, L.J. & Soffos, C. (2001).  Shaping literate minds: Developing self-regulated learners.  Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers.
 Dorn, L.J. & Soffos, C. (2001).  Scaffolding young writers: A writerâs workshop approach.  Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers.
 *Educational Research Service.  (2002).  What we know about effective early reading instruction.  Arlington, VA: Educational Research Service. [primary]
 *Educational Research Service.  (2001).  What we know about helping middle and high school readers: Teaching and learning strategies across the curriculum.  Arlington, VA: Educational Research Service.
*Educational Research Service.  (2004).  What we know about helping struggling learners in the elementary and middle grades.  Arlington, VA: Educational Research Service.
*Educational Research Service.  (1999).  What we know about reading at the middle and high school levels: Building active readers across the curriculum, second edition.  Arlington, VA: Educational Research Service.
*Educational Research Service.  (2004).  What we know about writing across the curriculum to increase student learning in middle and high school.  Arlington, VA: Educational Research Service.
 *Harvey, S., & Goudvis, A. (2000).  Strategies that work: Teaching comprehension to enhance understanding.  Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers. [elementary]
 *McKenna, M.C., & Robinson, R.D. (2002).  Teaching through text: Reading and writing in the content areas, third edition.  Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. [college textbook for middle and high school teachers]
 *Strickland, D.S., Ganske, K., & Monroe, J.K. (2002).  Supporting struggling readers and writers: Strategies for classroom intervention 3-6.  Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers. [elementary]
 *Tovani, C. (2004).  Do I really have to teach reading?: Content, comprehension, grades 6-12.  Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers.
 *Tovani, C. (2000).  I read it, but I donât get it: Comprehension strategies for adolescent readers.  Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers.


Peak Performance in Communication Reading List
The Reading lists are applicable to those educators going for an "A" grade- choose one book to read and write a review on it.
If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.
Author                              Title                                                           Publisher
Alesandra, Anthony; O'Conner, Michael; Alesandra, Janice The Platinum Rule:Do Unto Others as They'd Like Done Unto Them New York: Warner Books,1996
Andreas, Connirae & Steve   Heart of the Mind: Engaging Your Inner Power to Change With Neuro-Linguistic Programming Moab, Utah: Real People Press,1989
Belasco, James A. Teaching the Elephant to Dance: The Manager's Guide to Empowering Change NY: Plume Printing, Penguin Books, 1991
Bennis, Warren & Nanus, Burt Leaders: The Strategies for Taking Charge New York: Harper & Row Pub., 1985
Bolton, Robert People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others & Resolve Conflicts New York: Simon & Schuster, 1979
Bolton, Robert and Dorothy G. People Styles at Work: Making Bad Relationships Good and Good Relationships Better AMACOM, 1996
Booher, Dianna Communicte with Confidence  McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1994
Boyd, Charles Different Children, Different Needs: The Art of Adjustable Parenting Sisters, Oregon: Multnomah Publ, 1994
Braiker, Harriet The Type E Woman: How to Overcome the Stress of Being Everything to Everybody New York: Signet Books, 1986
Burley-Allen, Madelyn Listening: The Forgotten Skill (A Self-Teaching Guide) John Wiley & Sons, 1995
Carnegie, Dale How to Win Friends and Influence People  New York: Pocket Books,  1981
Colson, Chuck & Eckerd, Jack Why America Doesn't Work Dallas, TX: Word Pub. Co, 1991
Condrill, J. & Bough, Bennie "101 Ways to Improve Your Listening Skills Instantly" Goalminds, 1998
Decker, Bert Speaking with Bold Assurance: How to Become a Persuasive Communicator Broadman & Holman Pub., 2001
Farrell, Warren Why Men Are The Way They Are New York: Berkley Books, 1986
Forsyth, Donelson R. Group Dynamics Brooks/ Cole Pub. Co., 1998
Gelatt, H.B. Creative Decision Making Los Altos, CA: Crisp Publications, 1991
Goldberg, Michael The 9 Ways of Working: How to use the Enneagram to Discover Your Natural StrengthsMarlowe & Co., 1999. ISBN: 1569246882
Gray, John Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 1992
Gray, John Men, Women and Relationships Hillsboro, Oregon: Beyond Words Pub., 1993
Hackman, J. Richard, editor Groups That Work (and Those That Don't): Creating Conditions For Effective Teamwork San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1986
Hampson, Sarah E. Individual Differences and Personality (Longman Essential Psychology Series) Longman Publishing Group, 1995
Hartness, Jim; Eskelin, Neil The 24-Hour Turn-Around: Discovering the Power to Change Fleming H. Revell Co., 1993
Haynes, Marion E. Effective Meeting Skills: A Practical Guide for More Productive Meetings Los Altos, CA: Crisp Publications, 1990
Hegelson, Marc Active Listening: Building Skills for Understanding Cambridge University Press, 1994
Jenkins, Peggy The Joyful Child Tuscon AZ: Harbinger House, 1989
Johnson, Spencer & Constance The One Minute Teacher: How to Teach Others to Teach Themselves New York: Morrow & Co, Inc., 1986
Justice, Thomas & Jamieson, David W. The Facilitator's Fieldbook: Step by Step Procedures AMACOM, 1999
Kalbfleisch, Pamela J., Cody, Michael J. Gender, Power, and Communication in Human Relationships Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1995
Kanter, Rosabeth Moss, Stein, Barry A. and Jick, Todd D. The Challenge of Organizational Change: How Companies Experience It and Leaders Guide it
                                                                                                                                                                                                         New York: The Free Press, 1992
Katzenback, Jon R. & Smith, Douglas The Wisdom of Teams: Creating the High Performance Organization MA: Harvard Bus. School Press, 1993
Kiser, A. Glenn Masterful Facilitation: Becoming a Catalyst for Meaningful Purpose AMACOM, 1998
Kouzes, James M. and Posner, Barry Z. Credibility: How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1993
Kratz, Dennis M., Ph.D., & Kratz, Abby Robinson Effective Listening Skills  Irwin Professional Publishers, 1995
Kroeger, Otto & Thuesen, Janet M  Type Talk: The 16 Personality Types That Determine How We Live, Love & Work New York: Delta Pub., 1988
LaHaye, Tim Your Temperament: Discover Its Potential Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Pub., 1984
Larson, Carl E. & LaFasto, Frank M.J. Teamwork: What Must Go Right, What Can Go Wrong Newbury Park, CA: SAGE Pub., 1989
Lee, Blaine Power Principle: Influence With Honor Simon and Schuster, 1997
Leeds, Dorothy The 7 Powers of Questions: Secrets to Successful Communication in Life and at Work Perigee, 2000. ISBN: 0399526145
Lerner, Harriet Goldhor The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relations New York: Harper and Row, 1985
Lubinski, David John; Dawis, Rene, Editors Assessing Individual Differences in Human Behavior:
                                                                                                                                        New Concepts, Methods, & Findings    Consulting Psychologists Press, 1995
Maslow, Abraham & Chiang, Hung-Min (ed.)  The Healthy Personality Readings New York: D. Van Nostrand Co., 1977
Massey, Morris What You Are Is Where You Were When...But Not What You Have To Be (audio-tape album)
                                                                                                                                                            Chicago, IL: Nightengale-Conant Corp., 1987
Merwin, Sandra Figuring Kids Out: A Guide to Understanding Children Minnetonka, MN: Tiger Lily Press, 1992
Morgan, Harry Cognitive Styles and Classroom Learning Praeger Pub. Text, 1997
Naifeh, Steven & Smith, Gregory Why Can't Men Open Up? New York: Warner Books, 1984
Nanus, Burt ]The Vision Retreat: A Facilitator's Guide  Jossey-Bass, 1995
Nichols Ph D. , Michael The Lost Art of Listening: How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relations Guilford Press, 1996
Parrott, Drs. Les & Leslie An Open & Honest Guide to Making Bad Relationships Better & Good Relationships
                                                                                                                                                                Great Zondervan Publishing House, 1998
Prichett, Price & Pound, Ron The Employee Handbook for Organizational Change Dallas, TX: Pritchett & Associates, Inc., 1990
Pritchett, Price The Team Member Handbook for Teamwork Dallas, TX: Pritchett & Associates, Inc., 1992
Robbins, Anthony Unlimited Power New York: Fawcett Books, 1987
Robertson, Joel and Monte, Tom Peak Performance Living San Francisco: Harper, 1996
Schuller, Robert Success is Never Ending: Failure is Never  Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers,1988
Scott, cynthia D. Organizational Vision, Values and Mission Crisp Pub., 1994
Stewart, Greg L. et al. Team Work and Group Dynamics John Wiley & Sons, 1998
Syer, John & Connelly, Christopher How Teamwork Works: The Dynamics of Effective Team Development McGraw-Hill, 1996
Tanebaum, Joe Male and Female Realities: Understanding the Opposite Sex Nevada: Erdman Pub., 1990
Tanner, Deborah That's Not What I Meant New York: Ballentine Books, 1986
Tanner, Deborah You Just Don't Understand: Women & Man in Conversation New York: Ballentine Books, 1990
Tulgan, Bruce Managing Generation X: How to Bring Out the Best in Young Talent Merrit Company, 1997
Tulgan, Bruce The Managers Guide to Generation X Human Resource Development Pr., 1997
Voges, Ken & Braund, Ron Understand How Others Misunderstand You Chicago: Moody Press, 1990
Williams, Pat & Denney, James The Magic of Teamwork Thomas Nelson Publishing, 1997


People Skills in Coaching Athletes Reading List
The Reading lists are applicable to those educators going for an "A" grade- choose one book to read and write a review on it.
If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.
Author                                      Title                                           Publisher
Alesandra, Anthony; O'Conner, Michael; Alesandra, Janice People Smart: Powerful Techniques for Turning Every Encounter into a Mutual Win
                                                                                                                                                                                    La Jolla, CA: Keynote Pub. Co, 1990
Beedy, J. P.  Positive Learning Using Sports: Developing Youth Sports Programs That Teach Positive Values NH: Project Adventure Inc., 1997
Bennett The Miracle of Sport Psychology Englewood Cliffs,1982
Birrell, Susan, Ph.D., & Cole, Cheryl, Ph.D., Editors Women, Sport, and Culture June, 1994. ISBN 0-87322-650-x
Bolton, Robert People Skills Simon & Shuster,1979
Bredemeier, B. J., & Shields, D. L. Character Development and Physical Activity Champaign, IL:  Human Kinetics, 1995
Clifford, Craig & Feezell, Randolph M. Coaching for Character: Reclaiming the Principles of Sportsmanship Champaign, IL.: Human Kinetics, 1997
Fixx, James Maximum Sports Performance Random House, 1985
Fulton, Bob & Klausing, Chuck Never Lost A Game: Time Just Ran Out Apolla, PA: Closson Press, 1997
Funk, Gary A Balancing Act: Sports and Education Minneapolis: Lerner Pub., 1995
Garfield, Charles Peak Performance: Mental Training Houghton & Mifflin, 1984
Gough, Russell W. Character is Everything: Promoting Ethical Excellence in Sports Fort Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace, 1997
Hooper, Chris The Sports Confident Child Pantheon Books, 1988
Horn, Thelma, Ph.D., Editor Advances in Sport Psychology ISBN #0-87322-364-0, 1992
Koppett, Leonard Sports Illusion, Sports Reality Houghton Mifflin, 1981
Margenau, Eric, Ph.D. Sports Without Pressure Gardner Press, 1990
Marra, Reggie The Quality of Effort From The Heart Press, 1991
Maxwell, John The Winning Attitude Here's Life Publisher, 1991
McNamee, M. J. & Parry, S. J. Ethics and Sport New York: Routledge 1998
McPherson, Curtis, & Loy   The Social Significance of Sport ISBN 0-87322-235-0, 1989
Messner, Michael, Ph.D., & Sabo, Donald, Ph.D. Sport, Men, and the Gender Order ISBN 0-87322-281-4, 1990
Meyer, Ray Coach Contemporary Books, 1987
Nideffer, Robert M., Ph.D. Psyched To Win ISBN #0-88011-463-0, 1992
Orlick, Terry Every Kid Can Win Nelson & Hall, 1975
Orlick, Terry, Ph.D. In Pursuit of Excellence ISBN 0-88011-380-4, 1990
Orlick, Terry, Ph.D. Psyching for Sport Isbn 0-88011-273-5, 1986
Orlick, Terry, Ph.D. Winning Through Cooperation Acropolis Books LTD, 1977
Pearl, Arthur J., MD, Editor The Athletic Female ISBN 0-87322-410-8, 1993
Porter The Mental Athlete Ballantine Books, 1986
Riley, Pat The Winner Within Putnam, 1993
Roberts, Glyn C., Ph.D., Editor Motivation in Sport & Exercise ISBN 0-87322-345-4, 1992
Rotella & Bunker Parenting Your Superstar Leisure Press, 1987
Schreiber, Lee R. The Parents Guide to Kids Sports Little Brown, 1990
St. John, Bob The Man Inside...Landry Word Books,1979
Thompson, J. Positive Coaching:  Building Character and Self-Esteem Through Sports CA:  Warde Publishing Co. Inc., 1995
Walton, Gary Beyond Winning Leisure Press, 1992
Warren, William  Coaching and Winning Simon & Shuster, 1988
Wooden, John & Tobin, Jack John Wooden: They Call Me Coach Word Books, 1972


Positive Discipline in the Classroom Reading List
The Reading lists are applicable to those educators going for an "A" grade- choose one book to read and write a review on it.
If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.
Author                          Title                                                                   Publisher
Ackerman, Robert J. Children of Alcoholics: A Guidebook for Educators,Therapists & Parents FLA.: Learning Pub., Inc., 1984
Albert, Linda Coping With Kids NY: E.P. Dalton, 1982
Bennis, Warren On Becoming a Leader NY: Addison-Wesley, 1991
Brendtro, Dr. Larry & Scott Larson Reclaiming Our Prodigal Sons and Daughters IN.: National Education Service, 2000
Brendtro, Dr. Larry, M. Brokenleg & S. Van Bockern Reclaiming Youth at Risk, Our Hope for the Future IN:. National Education Service, 1990
Briggs, Dorothy C. Your Child's Self-Esteem: Step-By-Step Guidelines for Raising Responsible, Productive, Happy ChildrenNY: Doubleday & Co., 1970
Brown, Margaret Wise The Important Book NY: Harper Trophy Books. (1949) 1990
Cline, Dr. Foster and J. Fay Parenting With Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility CO.: Pinon Press, 1990
Cobain, Bev, R.N.C. When Nothing Seems to Matter Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens MN.: Free Spirit Press, 1998
Dinkmeyer, D. and Losconcy, L. E.] The Encouragement Book: Becoming a Positive Person NY: Prentice Hall Press, 1980
Dinkmeyer, Don and G. McKay STEP: The Parents' Handbook Circle Pines, MN.: AGS, 1976
Dowling, Colette You Mean I Don't Have to Feel This Way? NY: Bantam Books, 1991
Dreikurs, Rudolf Psychology in the Classroom, A Manual for Teachers NY: Harper and Row, 1968
Dreikurs, Rudolph, et al. Children: The Challenge NY: E. P. Dutton, 1987
Elium, Jeanne and Don Raising A Teenager CA: Celestial Arts, 1997
Elkind, D. The Hurried Child: Growing Up Too Fast Too Soon NY: Addison Wesley, 1988
Faber, Adele and Elaie Mazlish How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk NY: Avon, 1980
Fay, Jim and D. Funk Teaching With Love and Logic CO.: Love and Logic Press, 1995
Ginott, Haim G., M.D.  Between Parent and Teenager NY: Avon Books, 1969
Glasser, William The Quality School: Managing Students Without Coercion NY: Harper Collins, 1990
Goleman, Daniel Emotional Intelligence NY: Bantam Books, 1995
Hallowell, Edward M., M.D., & J. Ratey, M.D. Answers to Distraction NY: Pantheon Books, 1994
Ingerson, Dr. Barbara & Dr. Sam Goldstein Lonely, Sad and Angry: A Parent's Guide to Depression in Children and Adolescents NY: Doubleday, 1995
Kamin, Ben Raising a Thoughtful Teenager NY: Penguin Books, 1996
Kelly, Kate and P. Ramundo You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy? A Self Help Book for Adults with ADD NY: Scribner, 1995
Kohn, Alfie Punished by Rewards NY: Houghton Mifflin, 1993
Leite, Evelyn and P. Espeland Different Like Me MN.: Johnson Institute Books, 1987
Leman, Kevin The Birth Order Book NY: Dell Publishing, 1984
McNalley, David Even Eagles Need a Push NY: Dell Publishing, 1994
McWilliams, Peter & John Roger Life 101: Everything We Wish We Had Learned About Life in School But Didn't CA: Prelude Press, 1990
Moe, Jerry & Don Puhlman Kid's Power AZ: ImaginWorks, 1989
Murphy, Elspeth Campbell Chalkdust Meditations for Teachers MI: Baker Book House, 1979
Nelsen, J. and Lott, L. Positive Discipline for Teenagers CA: Prima Pub., 1991. (Rev. 2nd Ed., 2000)
Nelsen, J., Lott, L., and Glenn, H. S. Positive Discipline A-Z: 1001
Solutions to Everyday Parenting Problems CA: Prima Pub., 1993
Nelsen, J., Lott, L., and Glenn, H. S.  Positive Discipline in the Classroom, Revised and Expanded Second Edition  Prima Pub., 1993.(Rev. 3rd Ed.,2000)
Nelsen, J., R. Duffy, L. Escobar, K. Ortolano, and D. Owen-Sohocki Positive Discipline: A Teacher's A-Z Guide.Prima Pub.,1996 (Rev.3rd Ed. 2000)
Nelsen, Jane Positive Discipline: A Warm, Practical, Step-by-Step Sourcebook for Parents and Teachers NY: Ballantine Books, 1988
Nelsen, Jane, R. Itner & L. Lott Positive Discipline for Parenting in Recovery CA: Prima Publishing, 1996
Papolos, Dr. Demitri The Bipolar child NY: Broadway Books, 1999 Peck, M. Scott The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love,
Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth NY: Simon and Schuster, 1978
Pelzer, Davie A Child Called It FLA.: Health Communications, 1996
Pelzer, Davie The Lost Boy FLA.: Health Communications, 1997
Purkey, W.W., J>M> Novak Inviting School Success CA: Wadsworth Pu. Co., 1984
Rubin, Nancy Ask Me If I Care CA: Ten Speed Press, 1994
Wolin, Steven J. M.D. and S. Wolin, Ph.D. The Resilient Self: How Survivors of Troubled Famlies Rise Above Adversity NY: Random House, 1993
Yashima, Taro Crow Boy ILL.: Puffin Books (1955) 1987.


Raising Student Achievement Reading List
The Reading lists are applicable to those educators going for an "A" grade- choose one book to read and write a review on it.
If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.
                                          (*Highly recommended)
*Bernhardt, V. L. (2002). The school portfolio toolkit: A planning, implementation, and evaluation guide for continuous school improvement.  Larchmont, NY: Eye on Education, Inc.
Carr, J. F., & Harris, D. E. (1996).How to use standards in the classroom.Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
*Carr, J. F., & Harris, D. E. (2001).Succeeding with standards: Linking curriculum, assessment, and action planning.Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Cawelti, G. (Ed.) (1999). Handbook of research on improving student achievement: Second edition.  Arlington, VA: Educational Research Service.
*Cawelti, G., & Protheroe, N. (2001). High student achievement: How six school districts changed into high-performance systems.
Arlington, VA: Educational Research Service.
Cotton, K. (2003). Principals and student achievement: What the research says. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
*Educational Research Service.  (2002). Effective early reading instruction.  Arlington, VA: Educational Research Service.
*Educational Research Service.  (2001). Essentials for principals: Meeting the challenges of high-stakes testing.   Arlington, VA: Educational Research Service.

*Educational Research Service.  (2001). Helping middle and high school readers: Teaching and learning strategies across the curriculum.  Arlington, VA: Educational Research Service.
*Marzano, R.J., Marzano, J.S., & Pickering, D.J. (2003). Classroom management that works: Research-based strategies for every teacher.  Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
*Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. J., & Pollack, J. E. (2001). Classroom instruction that works: Research-based strategies for increasing student achievement.  Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
*Marzano, R. J. (2003). What works in schools: Translating Research into action.  Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
*Payne, R. K., & Magee, D. S.  (1996). A framework for understanding poverty: Third revised edition.  Highlands, TX: Aha! Process, Inc.
Popham, J. W. (2003). Test better, teach better: The instructional role of assessment.  Alexandria, VA: Association for Curriculum and Development.
Strong, R. W., Silver, H. F., & Perini, M. J. (2001). Teaching what matters most: Standards and strategies for raising student achievement.  Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Tomlinson, C.A. (2003). Fulfilling the promise of the differentiated classroom: Strategies and tools for responsive teaching.  Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Ward, A. W., & Murray-Ward, M. (1999). Assessment in the classroom.  Cincinnati, OH: Wadsworth Publishing Company.
*Williams, B. (1996). Closing the achievement gap: A vision for changing beliefs and practices.  Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.


From Risk to Resilience
The Reading lists are applicable to those educators going for an "A" grade- choose one book to read and write a review on it.
If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.
Ackerman, Robert J. (1983). Children of Alcoholics.  Holmes Beach, Fla.:  Learning  Publications, Inc.
Aron, Elaine, Ph.D. (1996).  The Highly Sensitive Person.  New York, N.Y.:  Broadway  Books.
ArtSafe, Inc.  A Caged Bird.   (2003).  Columbus, Ohio.:  Century Graphics.
ArtSafe, Inc.  Inside Looking Out.  (2002).  Columbus, Ohio.:  Century Graphics.
Benson, Peter, Ph.D. (1998).  What Kids Need To Succeed. Minneapolis, Mn.:  Search Institute.
Blanco, Jodee.  (2003).  Please Stop Laughing at Me.  Avon, Mass.:  Adams Media  Corporation.
Bluestein, Jane, Ph.D.  (2001).  Creating Emotionally Safe Schools.  Deerfield Beach,   Fla.:  Health Communications, Inc.
Brendtro, Larry; Martin Brokenleg, and Steve Van Backern (3rd printing, 1998).  Reclaiming Youth at Risk. Bloomington,Ind.:National Education Service.
Brock, Michael and Stephen Glenn.  (1998).  7 Strategies for Developing Capable Students.  Rocklin, Cal.:  Prima Press.
Campbell, Ross, M.D., and Gary Chapman.  (1997).  The Five Love Languages of Children. Chicago, Ill.:  Northfield Publishing.
Canfield, Jack and Harold Clive Wells.  (1994).  100 Ways to Enhance Self-Concept in  the Classroom.  Needham, Mass.:  Allyn and Bacon.
Carroll, Lee and Jan Tober.  (1999).  The Indigo Children.  Carlsbad, Cal.:  Hay House, Inc.
Casarjian, Bethany and Robin.  (2003).  Power Source, Taking Charge of Your Life.  Boston, Mass.:  Lionheart Foundation.
Curwin, Richard L.  Rediscovering Hope:  Our Greatest Teaching Strategy.  (1992). Bloomington, Ind.:  National Education Service.
Curwin, Richard L. and Allen N. Mendler.  As Tough as Necessary:  Countering Violence, Aggression and Hostility in Our Schools.  (1997).  Bloomington, Ind.: National Education Service.
Curwin, Richard L. and Llen Mendler.  Discipline With Dignity.  (1988).  Alexandria,  Va.:  Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Davis, Dr. Sampson, George Jenkins and Rameck Hunt.  (2002).  The Pact.  New York,  N.Y.:  Riverhead Books.
Delpit, Lisa.  (1995).  Other Peopleâs Children: Cultural Conflict in the Classroom.  New  York, N.Y.:  The New Press.
Desetta, Al and Sybil Wolin, Ph.D.  (2000).  The Struggle to be Strong.  Minneapolis,  Mn.:  Free Spirit Press.
Edelman, Marian Wright.  (1999).  Lanterns, A Memoir of Mentors.  Boston, Mass.:  Beacon Press.
Garbarino, James, Ph.D., and Claire Bedard.  (2001).  Parents Under Siege.  New York,   N.Y.:  Simon and Schuster.
Goleman, Daniel.  (1995).  Emotional Intelligence.  New York, N.Y.:  Bantam Books.
Greene, Ross W., Ph.D. (1998).  The Explosive Child.  New York, N.Y.  Harper Collins.
Hallowell, E.M., M.D. (1999).  Connect.  New York, N.Y.:  Pocket Books
Hart, Betty and Todd R. Risley.  (1995).  Meaningful Differences in the Everyday
Kozol, Jonathan.  (1991).  Savage Inequalities.  New York, N.Y.:  Crown Publishers.
Jensen, Eric.  (2001).  Arts With the Brain in Mind.  Alexandria, Va.:  ASCD.
Kozol, Jonathan.  (1967).  Death at an Early Age.  New York, N.Y.:  Penguin Books.
Kuykendall, Crystal. (2004).  From Rage to Hope.  Strategies for Reclaiming Black and  Hispanic Students.  Bloomington, Ind.:  National Education Service.
Larson, Scott and Larry Brendtro.  (2000).  Reclaiming Our Prodigal Sons and Daughters.  Bloomington, Ind.:  National Education Service.
Long, Nicholas J.  (2001).  Life Space Crisis Intervention.  Austin, Texas:  Pro-Ed.
Maslach, Christina.  (1982).  Burnout ö The Cost of Caring.  New York, N.Y.  Prentice  Hall.
Mendler, Allen and Richard L. Curwin.  (1999).  Discipline With Dignity for Challenging Youth.  Bloomington, Ind.:  National Education Service.
Mendler, Allen N.  What Do I Do When?  (1992).  Bloomington, Ind.:  National  Education Service.
Moe, Jerry and Don Pohlman.  (1989).  Kidsâ Power.  Tucson, Ariz.:  Imaginworks.
Papolos, Demitri, M.D. and Janice Papolos.  (1999).  The Bi-Polar Child.  New York,  N.Y.:  Broadway Books.
Payne, Rubyk, Ph.D.  (1998).  A Framework for Understanding Poverty.  Highlands,   Texas:  Aha! Press, Inc.
Pelzer, Dave. (1993).   A Child Called It.  Deerfield Beach, Fla.:  Health Communications, Inc.
Pelzer, Dave.  (2001).  Help Yourself.  New York, N.Y.:  Penguin Putnam.
Pelzer, Dave.  (1997).  The Lost Boy.  Deerfield Beach, Fla.:  Health Communications,   Inc.
Powell, Richard, Stanley J.Zehm, and Jeffrey A. Kottler.  (1995).  Classrooms Under the Influence.  Newbury Park, Cal.:  Corwin Press.
Taylor, John, Ph.D. (2001).  From Defiance to Cooperation. Roseville, Cal.:  Prima Publishing
Taccogna, Judy.  (2003).  Powerful Teaching.  Minneapolis, Minn.:  Search Institute.
Thomas, Nancy L.  (1997).  When Love Is Not Enough.  Glenwood Springs, Col.:Families by Design.
Upchurch, Carl.  (1996).  Convicted in the Womb.  New York, N.Y.:  Bantam Books
Wolin, Sybil, Ph.D. and Steven, M.D. (1993).  The Resilient Self:  How Survivors of Troubled Families Overcome Adversity.  New York, N.Y.:  Villard Press.
Voratth, Harry H. and Larry K. Brendtro.  (1985).  Positive Peer Culture.  New York,  N.Y.:  Aldine De Gruyter.


Thinking Skills & Creativity through Humor Reading List
The Reading lists are applicable to those educators going for an "A" grade- choose one book to read and write a review on it.
If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.
Author                              Title                               Publisher
Armstrong, Thomas Multiple Intelligence in the Classroom Alexandria, VA: ASCD (Amercian Society of Curriculum Development), 1994
Caine, Caine & Crowell Mind Shifts Zephyr Press, 1999
Caine, Renate & Geoffrey  Making Connections, Teachng and the Human Brain Addison-Wesley, 1994
Costa, Arthur L. Developing Minds: A Resource Book for Teaching Thinking Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 1991
Cousins, Norman An Anatomy of an Illness Norton Publishing, 1979
Fogarty, Robin Brain Compatible Classrooms Skylight Training & Publishing, 1997
Fogarty, Robin  The Mindful School: How to Integrate the Curricula Palatine, IL: IRI Skylight Publishing, 1991
Goleman, Daniel Emotional Intelligence Bantam Book, 1994
Hart, Leslie A. Human Brain and Human Learning Longman, 1983
Howard, Pierce The Owner's Manual for the Brain Bard Press, 20000
Jensen, Eric Teaching with the Brain in Mind ASCD, 1998
Jensen, Eric The Learning Brain Turning Point Pub., 1995
Kennedy, Marge 50 Ways to Bring out the Smarts in your Kid Petersons Guides, 1996. ISBN: 1560795905
Kreidler, William J. Conflict Resolution in the Middle School-A Curriculum and Teaching Guide Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co. (1-800-228-0810)
Kreidler, William J. Elementary Perspectives: Teaching Concepts of Peace & Conflict Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co. (1-800-228-0810)
Lazear, David  Seven Ways of Teaching" The Artistry of Teaching with Multiple Intelligences Palatine, IL: IRI Skylight Publishing, 1991
McGhee, Paul E., Ph.D. How To Develop Your Sense of Humor: An 8-Step Humor Development Training Program Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1994
Metcalf, C.W. & Felible, Roma Lighten Up: Survival Skills for People Under Pressure Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., 1992
Sousa, Dr. David How the Brain Learns NASSP Publication, 1995
Sprenger, Marilee Learning & Memory, The Brain in Action ASCD, 1999
Sylvester, Robert A Celebration of Neurons ASCD Publication, 1995
Von Oech, Roger, Ph.D. A Whack on the Side of the Head Warner Communications Co., 1983


Time & Life Mastery Reading List
The Reading lists are applicable to those educators going for an "A" grade- choose one book to read and write a review on it.
If you are opting for a "B" grade then the reading lists are irrelevant.
Author                                      Title                                              Publisher
Alexander, Ray & Roy Commonsense Time Management (Worksmart Series) AMACOM,1992. ISBN: 0814477917
Allen, Jane Elizabeth Beyond Time Management Addison-Wesley, 1986
Barnes, Emilie The Fifteen Minute Organizer Harvest House, 1991 Bliss, Edwin Doing it Now Banam, 1986. ISBN: 0553278754
Bly, Robert W. 101 Ways to Make Every Second Count Career Press,1999
Bond, William J. 199 Time-Waster Situations and How to Avoid Them Frederick Fell, 1991
Branden, Nathaniel The Art of Living Consciously New York: Simon and Schuster, 1997
Burka, Jane; Yuen, Lenora Procrastination Addison-Wesley, 1985
Covey, Stephen R. First Things First: Quandrant II Time Management Simon & Schuster, 1994
Covey, Stephen R. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Fireside, 1990
Ditzler, Jenny Your Best Year Yet ! Warner Books 1994
Dosick, Wayne Golden Rules: Ten Ethical Values Parents Need to Teach Their Children New  York: Harpers, 1995
Eisenburg, Ronnie with Kelly, Kate Organize Yourself Collier Books, 1986
Eyre, Linda & Richard Teaching Your Children Values New York: Simon & Schuster, 1993
Eyre, Richard & Eyre, Linda Life Balance Ballantine, 1988
Hobbs, Charles R. Time Power Harper & Row, 1987
Hopson, Barrie & Scally, Mike Time Management Mercury, 1989
Hutchins, Raymond G. High School Time Tracker Prentice Hall, 1992
Kilpatrick, William Why Johnny Can't Tell Right From Wrong Simon and Schuster, 1993
Knaus, Dr. William Edgerly Do It Now! Break the Procrastination Habit John Wiley & Sons, 1998
Lappe, Frances Moore & family  What to Do After You Turn Off the TV New York: Ballentine Books, 1985
Lee-Price, Mary; Lee, Richard S. Coping Through Effective Time Management Rosen Pub. Group, 1991. ISBN: 0823912345
Mackenzie, Alec The Time Trap New York: McGraw Hill, 1997
Olney, Ross, & Olney, Patricia Time!  How to Have More of It Walker, 1983
Pearson, Barrie Common Sense Time Management Mercury, 1989
Peck, Scott The Road Less Traveled New York: Simon & Schuster, 1997
Petrick, Jane. A Ph.D. Beyond Time Management: Life Balancing Connections Informed Decisions,1998. ISBN: 0966467019
Richardson, Cheryl Take Time for Your Life Broadway Books, 1999
Rogers, Carl On Becoming a Person Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1995
Roth, Eileen & Miles, Elizabeth Organizing for Dummies IDG Books Worldwide, 2001
Rubin, Theodore Isaac Overcoming Indecisiveness Avon, 1985
Sergiovanni, Thomas Moral Leadership San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1992
Sheehy, Gail New Passages: Mapping Your Life Across Time New York: Ballentine Books, 1995
Shulem, Julie Home-Based Business Mom: Guide to Time Mgmt. and Organ. for the Working Woman Newhoff Pub., 1998. ISBN: 0966157818
Silver, Susan Organize to Be the Best Adams-Hall, 1989
Smith, Hyrum W. The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management Warner Books, 1995. ISBN: 0446670642
Turla, Peter, & Hawkins, Kathleen L. Time Management Made Easy Plume, 1994. ISBN: 0452272025
Winston, Stephanie Getting Organized New York: Warner Books, 1991
Bradshaw, Terry  Keep It Simple  Altria Books, c2002
Retton, Mary Lou  Mary Lou Rettonäs Gateways To Happiness  Broadway Books, c2000
Urban, Hal   Positive Words, Powerful Results  Simon & Schuster, c2004
Chatzky, Jean  Talking Money, Everything You Need To Know About Your Finances and Your Future Warner Books,c2001
Davidson, Jeff  10 Minute Guide To Managing Your Time  Macmillan USA, c

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