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Perpich Center for Arts Education - The Perpich Center for Arts Education (PCAE) is an agency of the State of Minnesota that is dedicated to improving K-12 arts education for all Minnesota students and educators through innovative programs and partnerships centered in the arts. A 30-acre campus in Golden Valley houses the Center's three main components: the Professional Development and Research Group (PDR), Arts High School (AHS) and ...
National Association of Private Special Education Centers - The National Association of Private Special Education Centers is a non-profit association that represents private special education centers and their leaders. the group promotes programs for individuals with disabilities and their families and advocates for access to alternative placements and services.
Professional development - Professional development refers to vocational education with specific reference to continuing education of the person undertaking it in the area of employment, it may also provide opportunities for other career paths.
Professional Education Institute - The Professional Education Institute, or PEI, (formerly known as Legacy Learning, American Marketing Systems, and AMS Direct) was founded in 1983 by Carleton Sheets. PEI offers real estate education, training and coaching materials based on Sheets' programs.
Single-Case Designs for Educational Research : Single-Case Designs for Educational Research provides up-to-date in-depth information about the use of single-case experimental designs in educational research across a range of educational settings and students. < P> Research Methods in Special Education. < P> Appropriate for those pursuing advanced degrees in Education and Special Education.
Standard Deviants, Part 2 : The Standard Deviants' modern approach to learning and understanding makes difficult subjects accessible and even enjoyable. Recommended by over 500 educators and professors, the "Standard Deviants DVD" is the ultimate way to relax and learn. Welcome to the world of the Standard Deviants, a place where education is anything but standard. Our unique approach to education helps you learn in a way that is different from anything you've ever experienced. This "Standard Deviants DVD" combines award-winning educational content with cutting-edge technology. With enhanced flexibility and interactive tests and quizzes, this "Standard Deviants DVD" gives you immediate feedback while providing you with the ability to design your won program and learn at your own pace. Everything you need to know about Geometry 2 is at your fingertips: polygons, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, heptagons, octagons, convex and concave regions, diagonals, regular polygons, rectangles, parallelograms, squares, rhombuses(rhombi), trapezoids, theorems about parallelograms, similarity, similar triangles, angle-angle ...
Astronomy: The Evolving Universe by Michael Zeilik, ISBN 0521800900 : Thoroughly updated and re-conceived, Astronomy, Ninth Edition, equips the introductory astronomy student with the essential tools for understanding the cosmos. Michael Zeilik has revised the pedagogy of his successful textbook based on recent research in astronomy education. Significantly shorter than the previous edition, the ninth edition is organized into four concept clusters: Cosmic Distances, Heavenly Motions, Celestial Light and Spectra, and Scientific Models. Material has been streamlined throughout to make the descriptions, concepts, and explanations clearer. Each chapter ends with a concise summary of the concepts in each cluster. Each chapter contains at least one Celestial Navigator, a concept map that provides a visual guide of major concepts in the chapter and explicity shows their connections. Throughout, illustrations have been updated to be clearer and more understandable to the novice student. Michael Zeilik, Professor of Physics and Astronomy and former Presidential Lecturer at the University of New Mexico, specializes in innovative, introductory courses for the novice, no...
Broadway Dance Center: Creative Movement For 3 & 4 Year Olds : A teacher's most valuable resources are the tiniest dancers who toddle through the door. Teaching and keeping them is one of the foremost challenges of dance education. Veteran studio owner and teacher, Toni Noblett, will guide you through those first daunting days of class with advice and ideas that are practical, honest, and inventive. This video will give you the basic tools to plan a curriculum that features creative movement as the initial course of study for beginning dancers. It features games that will equip the youngest students to function in next year's tap, ballet, or jazz dance class, and it encourages you to allow children to be children for at least another year. Toni Noblett's background in dance education is substantial. For twenty-six years she ran a studio in Roxboro, North Carolina where dance classes for children and adults were crafted to instill an appreciation for the arts, self-discipline and respect. Classes included children with special needs, and these children became her mentors. Since 1989 Ms. Noblett has been on the staff of Jacques d'Amboise's National Dance ...
Montessori by Paula Polk Lillard, ISBN 0805209204 : Montessori: A Modern Approach has been called the single best book for anyone -- educator, childcare professional, and especially parent -- seeking answers to the questions: What is the Montessori method? Are its revolutionary ideas about early childhood education relevant to today's world? And most important, especially for today's dual-career couples. Is a Montessori education right for my child?
Paula Polk Lillard writes both as a trained educators and as a concerned parent -- she has many years as a public school teacher, but it was her enthusiasm for the education her own child experienced in a Montessori school that led her to become a leading voice in the Montessori movement in this country.
Her book offers the clearest and most concise statement of the Montessori method of child development and education available today.
Maria Montessori, Her Life and Work by E. M. Standing, ISBN 0452279895 : This updated classic by Maria Montessori's closest collaborator reveals the inspirations behind the greatest educational innovator of all time Maria Montessori is important background reading for parents considering Montessori education for their children, as well as for those training to become Montessori teachers. The first woman to win a degree as a Doctor of Medicine in Italy in 1896, Maria Montessori's mission to improve children's education began in the slums of Rome in 1907, and continued throughout her lifetime. Her insights into the minds of children led her to develop prepared environments and other tools and devices that have come to characterize Montessori education today. Her influence in other countries has been profound and many of her teaching methods have been adopted by educators generally. Part biography and part exposition of her ideas, this engaging book reveals through her letters and personal diaries Maria Montessori's humility and delight in the success of her educational experiments and is an ideal introduction to the principals and practices of the greatest educatio...
Curious Buddies: Giftset (Full Frame) : Gift Set contains "Let's Go To The Farm," "Let's Build" and "Let's Move" "Baby Nick Jr.: Curious Buddies: Let's Go To The Farm" - For babies, playing is learning, and as a parent, you're their greatest teacher! Inspire their natural curiosity as they learn about the world around them with Baby Nick Jr. - Curious Buddies - a play-along program specially designed for babies' social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. "Let's Go To The Farm!" - There's so much for babies to see and hear at the farm! Take a hayride, walk like the farm animals, take care of the baby animals, and sing along to familiar songs of the farm. Ee-ii-ee-ii-oh! "Let's Go To The Farm!" Highlights: Farm animal identification and sound; Identification of food grown on the farm; Colors; Matching; Relationships and emotions; Cause-and-effect; Diverse musical styles. "Baby Nick Jr.: Curious Buddies: Let's Build" - For babies, playing is learning, and as a parent, you're their greatest teacher! Inspire their natural curiosity as they learn about the world around them with Baby Nick Jr. Curious Buddies - a play-along ...
If You Have Diabetes: Comprehensive Guide For Life : The most comprehensive and powerful educational program about diabetes ever made - this two DVD set is ultimate resource for anyone with diabetes. It not only educates - it motivates, inspires and helps all people truly understand and respect diabetes. There has never been a tool like this before. At the most prestigious Medical Film Festival in the world it has been honored with a nomination as one of the finest diabetes videos on the planet. Viewing this DVD could literally save your life. It compresses years of learning into hours by bringing world-renowned specialists into the comfort of your own home. Most importantly, other persons with diabetes will openly share their wisdom - their heartfelt stories, their challenges and their victories. You will be inspired. You will be motivated. Before we began the first frame of filming, our intention was to help save millions of lives. Please let your life, or the life of a loved one, be one of them.
Labrador Retrievers for Dummies by Joel Walton, ISBN 0764552813 : "Buying this book is the smartest thing you can do." Ian Dunbar, Ph.D., author of How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks Praise for Labrador Retrievers For Dummies(R) "I recommend this book to any dog owner who wants the real scoop, not just Lab enthusiasts." Jean Donaldson, author of The Culture Clash and Dogs Are from Neptune "I wish [this book] had been available 25 years ago when I bought my first Labrador." Kate Fulkerson, Ph.D., Labrador breeder and trainer Find out about your Labrador Retriever's special needs Get the lowdown on keeping your dog healthy and content Labrador Retrievers are versatile, serving as family companions, hunting buddies, guides for the blind, service dogs for the physically challenged, and drug-detector dogs. This fun and friendly book gives you expert advice on Lab temperament, shows you how to train your dog to be a well-mannered companion, and much more. Discover how to: Choose the right Lab for you Manage your new puppy Educate yourself and your Lab Maintain good health, proper exercise, and diet Use the Manage, Relate, Educate training program Get smart! www...
JavaScript 2.0: A Beginner's Guide by John Pollock, ISBN 0072227907 : Essential Skills--Made Easy! Create dynamic and inviting Web pages with help from this friendly, step-by-step guidebook. Through a logical sequence of tutorials, you'll learn the basics of the leading Web development language. Author John Pollock provides easy-to-understand coverage of the essentials--variables, tags, event handlers, objects, frames, and more--that will help you program your Web site to react to a viewers' actions or surprise them with special effects. This proven teaching tool also contains screen shots and plenty of sample code to assist you with real-world programming tasks. Begin using JavaScript right away and add interactivity to your site in no time! Designed for Easy Learning: Modules--Each concept is divided into logically organized modules (chapters), ideal for self-paced learning Critical Skills--Each module opens with the specific skills covered in the module Mastery Checks--End-of-module reviews test knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions Ask the Experts--Q&A sections throughout are filled with bonus information and helpfu...
In The Womb Collection: In The Womb / In The Womb: Multiples / In The Womb: Animals / In The Womb: Identical Twins (Widescreen) : The "In The Womb" Collection includes "In The Womb", "In The Womb: Multiples", "In The Womb: Animals" and "In The Womb: Identical Twins". With advanced CGI (computer generated imagery) and amazing 4-D photography, viewers witness everyday miracles in astonishing detail. From the moment a single fertilized egg splits into two to create identical twins, to the intricate processes that occur in the womb to shape animals, to the amazing in utero interaction between multiples, National Geographic unlocks the mysteries of nature's most remarkable journeys - from conception to birth. "In The Womb": From the moment of conception, every human embryo embarks on an incredible nine month journey of development. Now, cutting-edge technology makes it possible for "National Geographic's In the Womb" to open a window into the hidden world of the fetus and explore each trimester in amazing new detail. Revolutionary imagery sheds light on the delicate, dark world of a fetus as never before. "In The Womb: Multiples": Expanding on the critically acclaimed special, "In The Womb," National Geographic explores the...
Linux(r) Quick Fix Notebook : "Where has this book been all my professional life? It is about time someone wrote this book. The author covers many basic, practical issues that other authors omit in a format that makes for a great troubleshooting reference and for casual perusing. There are a lot of books available that give a broad overview of system and network administration, and there are a lot of detailed books on each specific topic covered in this book, but I don?t know of any other place where I can get so much useful, practical information on such a wide range of topics in such a concise and readable form. I will highly recommend it to my friends and colleagues who are trying to manage their own systems. I am anxious to show it to our instructors who teach data communications and networks as a possible text or lab manual." --Ron McCarty, instructor and program chair, Computer Science, Penn State Erie "This book takes a very unique approach and is very flexible. It offers a great deal to the home user, students, small businesses--all the way to any Linux sys admin that needs a handy reference. I found it very refr...
Baby D.I.Y.: Kitchen Creations (Full Frame) : BabyFirst TV is the nation's only 24/7 channel dedicated to babies and their parents. The channel features programming specifically tailored to meet the needs of infants and toddlers. The program's content focuses on areas of development ranging from language to numbers to creative thinking. "Baby D.I.Y." was created to bestow a whole new creative world of fun for you and your baby. All you need is a little imagination, some ordinary items from around the house and lots of bonding time together. This DVD will introduce your baby to new foods, smells and textures to excite his/her senses, and help build fine motor skills. The finished crafts are both fun and one-of-a-kind, made especially by you and your toddler. We invite you to take an exciting step forward and dive in, hands first. On-screen Parenting Tips and Subtitles; "Educational Bonus With Dr. Todd Eller"; English and Spanish Audio Options.
Hooked-on-Phonics Learn-to-Read Kindergarten - Level 1 : Based on research, approved by the Children's Reading Foundation and designed in conjunction with leading educators, renowned authors and most important, parents. Uses engaging phonics-based activities, music videos, and online games to help your child become a confident reader. Each unit concludes with a storybook specially written to support the skills your child has learned so far in the program. Each lesson takes only about 20 minutes a day. Covers short a, short i, and adding s to make plurals. 6 original storybooks that feature a range of beautifully illustrated stories. Storybook by the award-winning children's book author and illustrator, David Ezra Stein. Workbook that will guide you and your child through all of the lessons and many fun activities. DVD filled with music videos and reading lessons where letters come to life. Set of Stickers to celebrate reading success. Quick-Start Guide. Printables - Fun activity sheets you can download and print. Each activity is designed to reinforce the lesson your child has just completed. Custom Book Recommendations specifically tailored to r...
Hooked on Phonics Learn-to-Read Pre-K Level 1 : Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Pre-K is based on research, approved by the Children's Reading Foundation Designed in conjunction with leading educators, renowned authors and most important, parents Uses engaging phonics-based activities, music videos, and online games to give your child a strong foundation in phonemic awareness Each unit concludes with a storybook you read to your child, specially written to support what your child just learned Each lesson takes only about 20 minutes a dayHooked on Phonics Learn to Read Pre-K Level 1 Covers letter names, letter sounds, and upper case letters 3 Original Storybooks written to reinforce the skills your child learns in the program, including a book by the award-winning children's book author and illustrator, David McPhail 1 Workbook that will guide you and your child through all of the lessons and many fun activities 1 DVD filled with music videos and reading lessons where letters come to life 2 Sets of Letters and Picture Flashcards designed to reinforce letter names and letter sounds 1 Set of Stickers to celebrate reading success 1 Quick-Star...
Physical Education and Health Study Guide by Educational Testing Service, ISBN 0886852579 : Complete with a targeted review of all the material on the selected Praxis exam in addition to a full-length practice test, these test preparation guides are written by the makers of the real tests. Thorough explanations of the answers are provided and helpful test-taking strategies are found throughout the guide. The three categories of assessments covered correspond to the three milestones in teacher development--academic skills assessment, subject assessment, and classroom performance assessment. Reflecting the rigorous and carefully validated nature of the exams, these guides provide beginning teachers the information needed to succeed.
More Barney Songs (Full Frame) : Follow along with Barney, BJ and Baby Bop as they present favorite musical moments from the past. Featuring over 20 songs, rhymes and stories, this 55 minutes singing, dancing and laughing extravaganza will leave you shouting for more from your favorite dino trio. Chapter Selection, Interactive Menus. DVD Special Features:, 1. "More Barney Songs" Video(53 Minutes, 23 Songs), 2. "Bonus-"Barney's Musical Scrapbook Video (50 Minutes, 15 Songs), 3. "Barney & Baby Bop's Band" Read Along (28 Page Electronic Book With Character Voices And Sound, , , , , Effects), 4. "Barney's Video Jukebox" (35 Songs With Lyrics From Both Videos), 5. "More Barney Songs" Interactive Area (8 New DVD-ROM Games, 4 Hot Web Links), 6. "Barney Sing Along En Espanol"(Over 20 Songs Dubbed In Spanish With Spanish Lyrics), 7. "Barney Music Song Sampler" (18 Songs From 6 Albums), 8. 16-Page, Full Color "Mother Goose Rhymes" Book Inside Each DVD. 9. 12 Chapter Selects Help Kids Find Their Favorite Scene. 10. Preview 16 Other Barney Videos. 11. "The Wiggles" Music Video Preview. 12. "Barney Buddie Club" Video Pr...
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