Introduction to Computers Using the Macintosh With Basic/Book and Disk

Computers & Technology

Flynn, Meredith

Thompson, Russ

Mandell; Steven L.

Programming

Thomson Learning

Starting out as a principal is a lot like starting out as a new teacher. You feel alone. You need guidance. And you have to provide leadership even when you don’t feel sure of yourself. You also make mistakes. In Fall Down, Stand Up: Advice for Aspiring Principals, Russ Thompson provides guidance for future principals based upon his experiences as the principal of three urban high schools in Los Angeles. Practical suggestions are provided for creating an orderly school climate, improving classroom instruction, ensuring effective school operations, providing thoughtful leadership, and working with people. Every principal makes mistakes and falls down. This book is about standing up, becoming better, and working to create schools where all students learn at the highest levels.

Fall Down, Stand Up: Advice for Aspiring Principals

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Steady and Strong: People Skills for Principals

In Steady and Strong: People Skills for Principals, Russ Thompson describes his experiences as the successful principal of three urban high schools. The challenges he faced ranged from gang activity and racial conflicts, to low expectations and ineffective teaching. Most of these challenges involved people issues. No matter what went wrong, he had to find a way to overcome obstacles and keep moving forward. Thompson takes you behind the scenes to learn from his mistakes and examine the strategies he used to solve problems and make improvements. He also provides important tools that will help you to achieve success and create a school where every student learns at high levels every day.

Reference

R&L Education

In Steady and Strong: People Skills for Principals, Russ Thompson describes his experiences as the successful principal of three urban high schools. The challenges he faced ranged from gang activity and racial conflicts, to low expectations and ineffective teaching. Most of these challenges involved people issues. No matter what went wrong, he had to find a way to overcome obstacles and keep moving forward. Thompson takes you behind the scenes to learn from his mistakes and examine the strategies he used to solve problems and make improvements. He also provides important tools that will help you to achieve success and create a school where every student learns at high levels every day.

Hi-Low Novel for Reluctant Teen Readers. Roy Perkins struggles in high school and has three strikes against him. He never knew his dad, his mom died in a meth-lab explosion, and his alcoholic uncle beats him. He is sent to live with a caring foster family. But his troubles continue. Lexile measure HL530L.

Never Wanted (Finding Forward)

Teen & Young Adult

Literature & Fiction

Finding Forward Books

Hi-Lo Novel for Reluctant and Struggling Teen Readers. Tenth grader Elgin Hobbs seems fine on the outside. But he's failing classes. His divorced parents fight. And his mom is an alcoholic. He tries to rise above it. But life keeps knocking him down. Lexile measure 540L.

All Alone (Finding Forward)

Bookstock Press

High-Interest Novel for Reluctant Teen Readers. Nick Simonson is troubled, lonely, and sinking fast in high school following the death of his father. Unwise decisions and additional tragedies plunge him lower. Can he pick himself up and move forward? Lexile measure 520L.

Overspray

Hi-Low Novel for Reluctant Teen Readers. Perry Fletcher is a straight-A student in high school with a chance for a track scholarship. But he wrecks his knee chasing a thief who steals a package off his porch. What does Perry learn about life when the thief turns out to be one of his classmates? Lexile measure HL400L.

Torn (Finding Forward)

Russ Thompson

Tenth-grader Bennett Frost is failing classes, depressed, and scared about his future. His older brother has always been successful, which makes Bennett feel worse. Is there a way for him to turn things around? Lexile measure HL560L. At Finding Forward Books, we publish easy-to-read novels with positive life lessons for teens. They have realistic stories about yourg people overcoming challenges. Our mission is to help teens achieve success and find their way forward through life. The books are for all students, including English learners and those with learning disabilities. They are printed in Open Dyslexic, a font to accommodate individuals with dyslexia. They have been praised in Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews, Foreword Clarion Reviews, and BlueInk Reviews.

Blue Wall (Finding Forward)

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Books by Thompson, Russ

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Introduction to Computers Using the Macintosh With Basic/Book and Disk

Fall Down, Stand Up: Advice for Aspiring Principals

Fall Down, Stand Up: Advice for Aspiring Principals

Steady and Strong: People Skills for Principals

Steady and Strong: People Skills for Principals

Never Wanted (Finding Forward)

All Alone (Finding Forward)

Overspray

Torn (Finding Forward)

Blue Wall (Finding Forward)