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Comprehensive, Time-Tested Products Useful Year-After-Year:

Implement a Direct Instruction Vocabulary Program—English or Bilingual
Improve - Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Science, Social Studies and Math
Improve Achievement Test Scores
Provide Test-Taking Practice Skills
Improve Transition Success for Students entering the Workplace

CURRICULUM

The Sensible Pencil - Teach beginners to write in 15 minutes a day, no other handwriting workbooks are required. A comprehensive handwriting program that teaches manuscript letters and numbers to young children and all students with special needs - especially Autism, Down Syndrome and Dyslexia.

Counting Coins - For special students. A complete program with pre/post tests and practice exercises, ready-to-use.  Diagnose and teach money-skills that are difficult for many students. Counting money can be frustrating and confusing to students who have difficulty totaling a handful of coins.

Exploring Vocabulary Rx CD...For Earth, Life and Physical Science
Includes 127 ready-to-use books in PDF format. Includes Study Sheets for each of the hundreds of units along with a variety of puzzle formats like crossword, word search and others. Direct vocabulary instruction is research-based. For middle grades.


Simply Phonics Quick & Easy - Multilevel for all ages with ready-to-use activities for Primary Lessons, Phonics I and Phonics II. Provides direct instruction activities that require reading, spelling and dictation. Provides extra instruction for word recognition, writing and spelling skills. Most teachers use this book every day. Available in PDF format.


Keys to Quick Writing Skills Workbook- Uses two research-based techniques: Sentence Combining (SC) and Text Reconstruction (TR). What research says: "Students' abilities to write mature, informative sentences are improved, grammatical errors are reduced, and reading skills are enhanced by sentence reconstruction." Within 20-hours of instruction, students show remarkable improvement.


TESTING
NotSo Trivial CD–Tests That Teach...Science, Social Studies for Grades 2, 3, 4, 5 and American History to 1877. Students - REVIEW, REGAIN, RETAIN Prior Knowledge - Improves Success in CLASSROOM and on TEST SCORES. Useful year-after-year - over 3,000 test items.

Test-Taking Tactics - Algebra I End-of-Course Exam - A research-proven approach to higher test scores. Aligned to National Standards and Objectives. Non-consumable workbooks.

TRANSITION
Communications Skills Module - Provides real-world training for students in using the telephones to make appointments, take messages, take orders, and apply listening, reading, writing and math skills. Useful in Transition, Speech Therapy and Business Education programs

Transition Skills Posters - Colorful, relevant posters provide real-world scenarios for discussion prompts. Over 50% of all new workers lose their job because of poor social and job-related skills. Useful for all programs preparing students for the workplace.

Workplace Journal - For students working in the community. Directs them to focus on critical skills and environment in the workplace to determine who is successful and why. Improves chances of job success.

PreVocational Assessment Screen - For special students and clients. A timed assessment of aptitudes and abilities relating to skills required for success in vocational training and jobs.

TECHNOLOGY
Word Alert - Direct Vocabulary Instruction Software (English & Bilingual) -
Enter your own vocabulary and create 12 puzzle and activity formats. Useful for all grade levels and all subjects.

  
Doug Allison, Editor and Publisher