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"As the authors so aptly suggest, good teaching is more a journey than a destination. This book will help both mentors and teachers to navigate this journey successfully."Stephen Sroka, Health Education ConsultantsCase Western Reserve University

"What a great book to provide for all veteran teachers so that when we are chatting in the lunchroom and 'new' teachers share a dilemma, anyone on staff can chime in with advice, backed by research and experience."Diane Mierzwik, Teacher and MentorParkview Middle School, Yucaipa, CA

"What Successful Mentors Do is easy to use, linked to best practices and is certain to be an invaluable resource for new and returning mentors."Theresa Ford, Developer/ConsultantEducational Testing Service, Downey, CA

Be the best mentor you can be with these state-of-the-art strategies!

The first-day jitters. The first encounter with an angry parent. The first performance review. As a seasoned teacher, you remember each of these "firsts." But how can you relate your experiences to a new teacher? Find answers to these questions and the research to back them up in this tool-packed guide.

What Successful Mentors Do offers sensible strategies to help mentors help new teachers. Using state-of-the art research as a bas, the authors provide 81 ways to put those "firsts" in perspective for your new teachers. Working from decades of experience, the authors synthesize theory and practice to show mentors how to:

Increase new-teacher retention with the surest methods for classroom success Encourage teachers in ten essential areas of teaching, from using assessment tools to developing a personal teaching style, and more Guide teachers in their relationships with colleagues, parents, and administrators Improve their own mentoring approach and develop a mentoring style Avoid common mentoring pitfalls

Sometimes life teaches us the lessons we need to grow. Other times, a trusted mentor prepares us for the challenges and guides us to success.

"An awesome collection of very current best practice suggestions!"Jacqueline Thousand Co-Author, A Guide to Co-Teaching "This is the way that flesh'n'blood teachers talk to each other."Millie Gore, Chair, Special Education DepartmentMidwestern State University"The greatest strengths of this book are its practicality and the fact that there is a tremendous need for it out there for teachers with no background in special education who are teaching students with special needs."J. David Smith Author, In Search of Better Angels Test-drive these research-based strategies in your inclusive classroom! Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this book focuses on extending academic research to classroom practices that address the problems faced by teachers working with special needs students in inclusive classrooms. Providing a convenient format that teachers, trainers, and administrators will find appealing, What Successful Teachers Do in Inclusive Classrooms packs 60 research-based strategies into one user-friendly guide that gives teachers the tools and confidence to engage their special needs learners. It masterfully deciphers the latest research and makes it accessible and applicable for day-to-day classroom practice. Each one of the 60 teaching strategies covers: A straightforward one-line action statement that encapsulates the "Strategy" An easy-to-read synthesis of relevant educational, psychological, and sociological studies Concrete and specific tactics for immediate application in the classroom Pointers on how to identify and avoid potential pitfalls Sources for further reading on the research/strategy outlined This comprehensive guide outlines a full range of research-based methods that can be interwoven and tailored to create the best instructional plan for special learners, focusing on maximizing achievement in today's inclusive classroom.

"I can't wait to share it with my faculty to allow every teacher to better accommodate our diverse learners."-Verena Shanin, ESOL TeacherBerea Middle School, Greenville, SC"These strategies will provide teachers with the tools that will ensure that they comply with the No Child Left Behind Act." -Steve Hutton, Educational Consultant, Highly Skilled Educator ProgramKentucky Department of Education"This book is a wonderful contribution to the field."-William Sommers, TeacherEden Prairie Public Schools, MN" Sarah McNary says it best when she states that there is no one definition of culture and no single technique that works every time. That sums up the complexity of this issue for educators."-Toby Karten, Graduate InstructorCollege of New Jersey and Gratz College, PAImprove teaching and learning in diverse classrooms with these research-based strategies!Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this one-of-a-kind resource focuses on cultural awareness and culturally responsive teaching of students who are economically disadvantaged, sexual minorities, English language learners, and those with special needs. Grounded in the best peer-reviewed research, each classroom strategy contains:

A clear, concise description of the recommended strategy A synthesis of the research base Guidelines for application within the classroom Precautions and pitfalls to avoid during implementation Source citations for further research and follow-up

Use this innovative resource to create a culturally and linguistically rich classroom environment in which all learners feel safe, challenged, and ready for academic success!