Library Holiday Hours

Wondering when the library will close for the holidays? We generally follow the public school calendar's closings here in Bloomington, so this year we will be closed the week following Christmas Day and the week following New Year's Day. We will be open until December 23rd and will be closed until January 9th.

Happy holidays!

The kids' guide to staying awesome and in control: Simple stuff to help children regulate their emotions and senses

The kids' guide to staying awesome and in control: Simple stuff to help children regulate their emotions and senses is a 112-page book for kids in 3rd grade through the 6th. Written by an occupational therapist who specializes in sensory integration and self-regulation strategies for children and young people.

This book is written in two parts. The first part is for kids. From learning how to understand what they're feeling to learning how to use tools to recover their control and self-regulation, this part offers loads of tips and strategies (and the science behind why to use them) to help kids stay grounded when they are beginning to feel out of control. The second part is written for adults and includes some background on sensory disorders along with suggested charts to use as visuals for kids.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Talkabout for teenagers: Developing social & emotional communication skills

Talkabout for teenagers: Developing social & emotional communication skills is a program to help professionals develop group sessions on social and relationship skills for teenagers with social, emotional or behavioral difficulties. It offers a way to assess each child's level of social skill to help identify where to begin teaching with a mix of activities, group discussions, worksheets and handouts. This edition has been thoroughly updated and edited for a US audience.

The book begins with an introduction covering the theory behind the talkabout approach (where basic skills are taught first and more complex skills last) and key points for setting up and running the group sessions. The assessment includes a student interview and self-assessment and a social skills rating assessment. The program is then broken out into 5 levels and can be started wherever the group needs to begin. Activities are offered at the end of the book along with forms for session planning and evaluation.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Library Holiday Hours

Wondering when the library will close for the holidays? We generally follow the public school calendar's closings here in Bloomington, so this year we will be closed the week following Christmas Day and the week following New Year's Day. We will be open until December 23rd and will be closed until January 9th.

Happy holidays!

CeDIR Hours

CeDIR will be open from 8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m.

on Dec. 15, 2016

Co-planning for co-teaching: Time-saving routines that work in inclusive classrooms

Co-planning for co-teaching: Time-saving routines that work in inclusive classrooms is a 64-page booklet to help educators who are co-teaching with effective strategies to plan out their instruction. Written by a professor in special education, this guide will assist teachers in both general and special education.

This booklet includes strategies for elementary and secondary co-teachers on "how to eliminate the frustration and barriers often associated with co-planning, how to maintain the rigor of the coursework, how best to address the needs of students, and co-planning strategies for meeting IEP goals."

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Educating students with severe and multiple disabilities: A collaborative approach

Educating students with severe and multiple disabilities: A collaborative approach is a 552-page fifth edition of a bestselling textbook that offers a thoroughly updated, and streamlined version. Written for both current and future educators, this book is packed with research and teaching strategies in a team-based, collaborative approach. Folks from special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, communication, counseling, and pediatrics fields all had a hand in this edition. New to this edition are chapters on teaching strategies and transition to adulthood, cutting-edge information on assistive technology and understanding challenging behaviors, case stories at the start of each chapter, and more!

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Mobile App Monday - 25 Greatest Christmas Stories

Looking for an app for those horse-drawn sleigh rides over the river and through the woods? This simple app offers 25 of the most beloved Christmas stories. Read these beautifully illustrated stories with your child or have them practice on their own. Stories include:

* A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
* The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry
* The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen
* The Cobbler's Guest by Leo Tolstoy
* The Other Wise Man by Henry van Dyke
* And more!

For more information, please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id345625939

ADA Audio Conference on Transportation

On Thursday, December 15 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. (ET) the Great Lakes ADA Center will host an audio conference titled "Moving from Transportation towards Mobility Management: Disparities, Data and Action."

Transportation has consistently been identified as an ongoing problem for people with disabilities impacting quality of life and participation in communities. In an effort to increase equitable access to transportation, this webinar will highlight new initiatives focusing on a shift towards mobility management, current research initiatives using mapping that analyze transportation disparities for people with disabilities, and use of transportation data to create potential for community action.

To register for this free audio conference, please visit:
https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session/?id=110521

Teaching Behavior: Managing Classrooms Through Effective Instruction

Teaching Behavior: Managing Classrooms Through Effective Instruction is a 296-page guide for teachers or textbook for post-secondary students in the education field. It offers strategies for managing classroom behaviors and self-assessment checklists and discussion questions for teacher book-study groups. Each chapter also offers an online video module to further the instruction. The book is broken out into three sections: Behavior and Instruction, The Daily Grind, and Individualized Strategies. The first section includes 5 chapters on effective teaching and assessing student behavior, the second offers discussion of classroom arrangement and planning, and the third section assessing the effectiveness of instruction and responding to escalation.

Interested? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check it out or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Universal design for learning: Theory and practice

Universal design for learning: Theory and practice is a 200-page guide written for educators to build their understanding of the tenets of universal design for learning (UDL). Published by CAST professional publishing, the authors are co-founders of the publishing company and a couple of them also authored the universal design for learning principles and framework in the 1990s.

This book offers a comprehensive look at the principles and practices of UDL. It includes new insights drawn on research and implementation from the past decade. Tons of free online videos and "dig deeper" sections are offered throughout the book to help explain and enrich the text.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Parenting through the storm : find help, hope, and strength when your child has psychological problems

Parenting through the storm: Find help, hope, and strength when your child has psychological problems is a 278-page resource for parents who are raising children with mental health concerns. Written by an award-winning parenting author, this book offers strategies, tips, and stories from other parents who have been through it and survived.

This book is broken out into five parts. Part one is entitled, The Challenge and Your Child, discussing the "parent radar," obtaining a diagnosis, starting treatment, and advocating for your child. Part two, "You and Your Child," covers stress management and coping skills, making a difference for your child, and calming the raging storm. Part three offers suggestions on caring for the rest of the family, while part four looks at finding support in your child's school and in the community. Part five offers hope for recovery and beyond.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu or use worldcat.org to find this book in a library near you.

What's new?

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Wow! Can you feel that nip in the air? December came in with a roar, didn't it? Makes me want to curl up by the fire with a good book and a cup of tea!

And speaking of good books, have you been wondering what's new? Each month we take a look back at the new items we received in the library that are ready to check out. From transition to social skills to behavior issues, we have a few things to choose from.

To read the entire list of new materials, please visit:
https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/pages/whats-new