ASCD offers many resources especially for teachers. Here's a sampling:
A Passion for Teaching, by Sarah L. Levine (1999). This new book celebrates teachers and teaching through the stories, poems, plays, and artwork of 42 experienced teachers. Stock No. 199224. Price: $19.95 (members); $23.95 (nonmembers).
The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher, by Harry K. Wong and Rosemary Tripi Wong (1998). Now in its second edition, this book provides practical tips for new teachers on topics such as classroom management and developing skills to grow professionally. Stock No. 398197. Price: $23.95 (members and nonmembers).
How to Help Beginning Teachers Succeed, by Stephen Gordon (1997). This book helps educators explore the most common environmental difficulties that cause new teachers to leave the profession and understand new ways to help them succeed. Stock No. 61191172. Price: $6.95 (members); $8.95 (nonmembers).
Teaching and Joy, by Robert Sornson and James Scott (1997). This book helps educators investigate beliefs and perspectives that sustain teachers through hard times and help them maintain an atmosphere of love, clear purpose, and commitment to learning. Stock No. 598246. Price: $14.95 (members); $16.95 (nonmembers).
Classroom Leadership. Eight times a year, this newsletter presents ideas and practical tips for teachers on the same themes as ASCD's magazine, Educational Leadership. Stock No. SUBCLN1. Price: $19 (members); $23 (nonmembers).
For more information on these and other ASCD products, visit ASCD's Web site at (http://www.ascd.org) or call ASCD at 800-933-2723.