Resources
Visit this page to view the books, websites, articles, and online sources of information that intrigues and informs Susan, her workshops and consulting philosophy.
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Books & Authors
The list below are books I highly recommend for research-based best practices and learning. For a complete list, click here.
Eric Jensen, Teaching with the Brain in Mind, ASCD
Eric Jensen, Teaching with Poverty in Mind, ASCD
John Hattie, Visible Learning, Routledge
Marilee Sprenger, Becoming a Wiz at Brain-Based Teaching, Corwin Press
Kristin Souers with Pete Hall, Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating A Trauma-Sensitive Classroom, ASCD
Web Sites of Interest
Poverty and Trauma
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Trauma Sensitive Schools.org - Much of my work is impacted by children with trauma. Excellent resources for understanding trauma and solutions.
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National At-Risk Education Network.org - I am speaking at this conference coming up in April 5-7, 2017. Don't miss this opportunity to grow and become a more empowered educator.
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Economic Policy Institute - About this bi-partisan research organization. There are multiple data sources with statistics on poverty, labor, and children.
Brain Research
Formative Assessment
Videos
Sir Ken Anderson - Various TED talk videos ​
Changing Education from the Ground Up
Understanding Chronic Stress and The Brain
Eric Jensen on Brain-Based Teaching
Math Lesson with Formative Assessment - Circulate
Michigan school flips low-performance into high-gains
Formative Assessment - A Math Teacher "My Favorite No" helps entire class learn best