Education: Primary Education/Intervention Specialist

Watson Library has a variety of books and eBooks on primary education, intervention, and related topics. The books listed below are a sampling of what we have available in the library - to find more, check our library catalog, or use the "Ask Us!" tab on the left for help.

• 40 active learning strategies for the inclusive classroom, grades K-5. By Linda Schwartz Green, Diane Casale-Giannola; Foreword by Toby J. Karten. Available through the library catalog as a Book
• Working with challenging children: from theory to practice in primary education. By Mary A. Efstratopoulou. Available through the library catalog as an eBook
• Stepping out: using games and activities to help your child with special needs. By Sarah Newman; illustrated by Jeanie Mellersh. Available through the library catalog as an eBook
• Moving INTO the Classroom: a Handbook for Movement Integration in the Elementary Classroom. Edited by Stacia C Miller and Suzanne F Lindt. Available through the library catalog as an eBook
• 25 fun phonics plays for beginning readers. By Pamela Chanko. Available through the library catalog as a Book

Education / Intervention Specialist Databases

• National Association for the Education of Young Children
  "The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to  promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age 8, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research." 
• National Association of Special Education Teachers
  "The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) is the only national membership organization dedicated solely to meeting the needs of special education teachers and those preparing for the field of special education teaching."
• National Head Start Association
  "The National Head Start Association's mission is to coalesce, inspire, and support the Head Start field as a leader in early childhood development and education." 
• Council for Exceptional Children
  "The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents."
• Learning Disabilities Association of America
  "Since 1963,LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources."
• National Association for Gifted Children
  "NAGC is the nation's leading organization focused on the needs of gifted and talented children."
• National Center for Learning Disabilities
  "The mission of NCLD is to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues—by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools and advocating for equal rights and opportunities."

Credo Reference is our scholarly alternative to Wikipedia. It allows you to search hundreds of reference books on a wide variety of subjects. Use this search box to browse Education and related topics from titles including:

Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children

The Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children is the essential reference on research on early childhood education throughout the world. This singular resource provides a comprehensive overview of important contemporary issues as well as the information necessary to make informed judgments about these issues. The field has changed significantly since the publication of the second edition, and this third edition of the handbook takes care to address the entirety of vital new developments. A valuable tool for all those who work and study in the field of early childhood education, this volume addresses critical, cutting edge research on child development, curriculum, policy, and research and evaluation strategies. With a multitude of new and updated chapters, The Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children, 3rd Edition makes the expanding knowledge base related to early childhood education readily available and accessible.

Routledge 2012

SAGE Key Concepts series: Key Concepts in Early Childhood Education and Care

Key Concepts in Early Childhood Education and Care, Cathy Nutbrown's second edition, explains the key ideas and issues in Early Childhood clearly and concisely, keeping students up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.

Sage UK 2011

Our extensive Juvenile Collection is located on the first floor and is available to all Wilmington College students. If you need alphabet books, Dr. Seuss, fairy tales, board books, or other children’s books for a class or project, stop by the library!

The Following are a small sampling of the kinds of books we have in this collection:

• The cat in the hat. By Dr. Seuss. -- Available through the library catalog as a book
• The Lorax. By Dr. Seuss. -- Available through the library catalog as a book
• Cinderella. Retold and illustrated by Ruth Sanderson. -- Available through the library catalog as a book
• Fiona's friends. by Dr. John Hutton; photographs by Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. -- Available through the library catalog as a book
• Barnyard dance! By Sandra Boynton. -- Available through the library catalog as a book