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Champions in the classroom by Turrentine, Penny, 1944-

Table of Contents: “…The right stuff : characteristics of a good support team -- The game changers : ideas for helping high school athletes -- Support team players : role of advisors and counselors -- Special teams : a learning specialist's contribution to student-athlete success -- The game plan : components of the support program -- The coach approach : master plan from a master coach -- The head coaches : tutoring programs -- First things first : the fundamentals for building a game plan -- The head-head coach : directing the tutoring program -- Textbook reading : a tutor's guide -- Tutors, take note : strategies for effective note-taking -- The clock's running : a tutor's guide to managing time -- Reach for the prize : helping athletes with goal-setting -- Keeping up : helping students avoid procrastination -- Sweaty palm syndrome : tutors can calm exam anxiety -- Understanding test formats -- Being critical is good : critical thinking -- Just do it : motivational theories -- Let's check this out : assessments -- The tutors' tool kit : tutoring strategies -- Part three : The playbook : strategies for academic success. …”
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Generations at School : Building an Age-Friendly Learning Community. by Lovely, Suzette

Table of Contents: “…-- Oozing with Optimism -- Teamwork: Here, There, Everywhere -- Conventional Wisdom -- Under Pressure -- Achievers 'R' Us -- When Theory Meets Practice -- Nintendo Effect -- Give 'Em Time to Think -- Double Takes and Do-Overs -- Happy Campers -- Reward Rather Than Punish -- Scaffold the Interventions -- Upward Bound -- Conclusion: In Good Hands.…”
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In the zone : helping children rise to the challenge of learning by Lansdown, Mike

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Creative Teaching Approaches In The Lifelong Learning Sector. by Harvey, Brendon

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FUNdraising : 50 Proven Strategies for Successful School Fundraisers. by Sennett, Frank

Table of Contents: “…Maximize Student Participation with a "Do-Your-Own-Thing-a-Thon." -- Chapter 7 -- Sporting Chances -- No. 18. …”
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Differentiation in Practice : a Resource Guide for Differentiating Curriculum, Grades 5-9. by Tomlinson, Carol Ann

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