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Promoting Executive Function in the Classroom
Lynn Meltzer, Ph.D. (Editor); With chapters by ResearchILD staff: Kalyani Krishnan, Judi Stein, Melissa Feller; Donna Kincaid; Nancy Trautman; Surina Basho; Melissa Orkin and others — Guilford Press, April 2010
Accessible and practical, this book helps teachers incorporate executive function processes—such as planning, organizing, prioritizing, and self-checking—into the classroom curriculum. Chapters provide effective strategies for optimizing what K–12 students learn by improving how they learn. Noted authority Lynn Meltzer and her research associates present a wealth of easy-to-implement assessment tools, teaching techniques and activities, and planning aids. Featuring numerous whole-class ideas and suggestions, the book also shows how to differentiate instruction for students with learning or attention difficulties. Case examples illustrate individualized teaching strategies and classroom accommodations. More than a dozen reproducibles are included; the large-size format facilitates photocopying and day-to-day reference.
Lynn Meltzer, Ph.D. (Editor); With chapters by ResearchILD staff: Kalyani Krishnan, Judi Stein, Melissa Feller; Donna Kincaid; Nancy Trautman; Surina Basho; Melissa Orkin and others — Guilford Press, April 2010
Accessible and practical, this book helps teachers incorporate executive function processes—such as planning, organizing, prioritizing, and self-checking—into the classroom curriculum. Chapters provide effective strategies for optimizing what K–12 students learn by improving how they learn. Noted authority Lynn Meltzer and her research associates present a wealth of easy-to-implement assessment tools, teaching techniques and activities, and planning aids. Featuring numerous whole-class ideas and suggestions, the book also shows how to differentiate instruction for students with learning or attention difficulties. Case examples illustrate individualized teaching strategies and classroom accommodations. More than a dozen reproducibles are included; the large-size format facilitates photocopying and day-to-day reference.
Executive Function in Education: From Theory to Practice
Lynn Meltzer, Ph.D. (Editor); With chapters by ResearchILD staff: Bethany Roditi Ph.D., Judi Stein, Kalyani Krishnan, Joan Steinberg and Laura Sales Pollica — Guilford Press, Spring 2007
This uniquely integrative book has received rave reviews from experts in the field and brings together leading researchers and practitioners from education, neuroscience, and psychology. It presents a theoretical framework for understanding executive function difficulties together with a range of effective approaches to assessment and instruction.
Lynn Meltzer, Ph.D. (Editor); With chapters by ResearchILD staff: Bethany Roditi Ph.D., Judi Stein, Kalyani Krishnan, Joan Steinberg and Laura Sales Pollica — Guilford Press, Spring 2007
This uniquely integrative book has received rave reviews from experts in the field and brings together leading researchers and practitioners from education, neuroscience, and psychology. It presents a theoretical framework for understanding executive function difficulties together with a range of effective approaches to assessment and instruction.
Parent Guide to Hassle-Free Homework
Judi Stein, Ph.D., Lynn Meltzer, Ph.D., Kalyani Krishnan, M.A., Laura Sales Pollica, M.A., Irene Papadopoulos, M.A., Bethany Roditi, Ph.D. — Scholastic, 2007
This book is a one-stop resource for helping children succeed with homework! As parents, the experts from the ResearchILD understand the demands today’s families face; as educators, they know what children need to succeed in school. This book covers it all, from identifying a child’s learning style and discovering what motivates them— to tips for supporting a student with reading, writing, and math homework. There are also tips on helping children organize effective work spaces, develop time management skills, manage long-term assignments, become accountable for their own work, prepare for tests, and communicate/collaborate with teachers.
Judi Stein, Ph.D., Lynn Meltzer, Ph.D., Kalyani Krishnan, M.A., Laura Sales Pollica, M.A., Irene Papadopoulos, M.A., Bethany Roditi, Ph.D. — Scholastic, 2007
This book is a one-stop resource for helping children succeed with homework! As parents, the experts from the ResearchILD understand the demands today’s families face; as educators, they know what children need to succeed in school. This book covers it all, from identifying a child’s learning style and discovering what motivates them— to tips for supporting a student with reading, writing, and math homework. There are also tips on helping children organize effective work spaces, develop time management skills, manage long-term assignments, become accountable for their own work, prepare for tests, and communicate/collaborate with teachers.
Strategies for Success: Classroom Teaching Techniques for Students with Learning Differences
Lynn Meltzer; Bethany Roditi; Joan Steinberg; Kathleen Rafter Biddle; Susan Taber; Kathleen Boyle Caron; Leta Kniffin — PRO-ED, Inc., 2006
This book provides realistic and accessible techniques for teachers, special educators, and other professionals working with students at the late elementary, middle, and early high school levels. These strategies can help teachers in inclusive settings understand the diverse learning profiles of their students and create classroom environments that encourage all students to succeed.
Lynn Meltzer; Bethany Roditi; Joan Steinberg; Kathleen Rafter Biddle; Susan Taber; Kathleen Boyle Caron; Leta Kniffin — PRO-ED, Inc., 2006
This book provides realistic and accessible techniques for teachers, special educators, and other professionals working with students at the late elementary, middle, and early high school levels. These strategies can help teachers in inclusive settings understand the diverse learning profiles of their students and create classroom environments that encourage all students to succeed.
BrainCogs® and Essay Express™
Published By FableVision
These applications have won several major educational awards, including 2006 Parents Choice “Recommended” Award, Media & Methods Awards Portfolio, 2003 AEP Golden Lamp Award, Finalist, 2003 AEP Distinguished Achievement Award, Winner and District Administrator‘s District‘s Choice Award – Top 100 Products of 2002. The software was also chosen as a featured web resource for the PBS special, Misunderstood Minds.
Published By FableVision
These applications have won several major educational awards, including 2006 Parents Choice “Recommended” Award, Media & Methods Awards Portfolio, 2003 AEP Golden Lamp Award, Finalist, 2003 AEP Distinguished Achievement Award, Winner and District Administrator‘s District‘s Choice Award – Top 100 Products of 2002. The software was also chosen as a featured web resource for the PBS special, Misunderstood Minds.
MetaCOG: Metacognitive Awareness Assessment System
Developed by ResearchILD
Teachers can use this survey system for a variety of purposes over the course of the year:
- To understand students’ views of their own effort, use of strategies and academic performance in the classroom.
- To develop a system for teaching strategies that help students plan, organize, prioritize, shift flexibly, memorize, and check their work.
- To help teachers understand their students’ perceptions and judgments and to compare their own views with their students’ self-perceptions so that they can reach all their students and teach them to learn how to learn over the course of the school year.
The complete set of MetaCOG Assessment Surveys is available from ResearchILD for $40.00. To purchase the surveys click the button below to checkout securely through PayPal. To purchase by phone, check or money order please contact us.