23 Neurodiversity -Affirming Schools by Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin Empowers educators to help neurodivergent students thrive! Written by leaders in the field of neurodiversity-affirming education, Neurodiversity- Affirming Schools empowers educators to help neurodivergent students thrive. It offers an accessible introduction to the history, context, science, and culture around neurodiversity and neurodivergence. Additionally, it contains concrete strategies for building school and classroom environments that support neurodivergent students. Chapters include tables and sidebars to help readers retain and reference important information. This book also provides real-world flavor in the form of vignettes of neurodivergent students and how educators support them. These features allow readers to contextualize what they’ve learned and feel confident as they implement change. Strategies for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning 2nd Edition by Sharroky Hollie Concrete strategies to support students with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Students learn best when they can relax and be themselves at school. In Strategies for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning, Second Edition, educators will learn to examine all aspects of teaching practice with an eye toward meeting the needs of today’s diverse student populations. This professional resource provides clear explanation and hands-on tools for implementing a CLR approach across the school day: in student-teacher relationships, the classroom environment, curricular materials, instructional approaches, and more. 9798885543972 · Paperback Pub Date: January 21, 2025 344 Pages · 7.3 in x 9.3 in 2 Color Interior 9798765965559 · Paperback Pub Date: April 1, 2025 344 pages · 8.5 in x 11in 2 Color Interior Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.Ed., LPC, is the author of Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today’s Classroom, Raising Twice- Exceptional Children, and Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools. Emily hosts the Neurodiversity Podcast, which explores parenting, counseling techniques, and best practices for enriching the lives of neurodivergent people. Emily has taught in gifted classrooms and is now in private practice as a licensed professional counselor. Amanda Morin is an educator and the author of five books, including The Everything Parent’s Guide to Special Education, Adulting Made Easy, and Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools. She played an integral role in launching Understood.org and has worked with organizations and publications like Bright & Quirky, Matan, Hidden Sparks Without Walls, and Edutopia. Dr. Sharroky Hollie is an educator, author, and advocate for culturally and linguistically responsive teaching. With over three decades in education, he has dedicated his career to validating and affirming underserved students. As founder and executive director of The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning, he has helped educators across the U.S. and Canada implement culturally responsive practices. Dr. Hollie is the author of several influential books, a former tenured professor, and a visiting professor at institutions like UCLA and Stanford. Also Available Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning: Classroom Practices for Student Success, 2nd Edition 9781425817312
