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August 4, 2010 Book Discussion/Key talking points:

This book would be helpful for administrators to read. It seems to be more geared for people in leadership roles.

Page 18 The Emotional Keyboard

Many social skills, for example, eye contact, need to be explicitly taught.

Some of the issues that students have may be characteristic of poverty, but they may also be characteristic of other conditions. Social skills and parenting skills vary across socio-economic levels. Some of the statements in this book may be offensive to those to whom they refer.

Consistency and high, but attainable expectations are key in working with children.

How do we meet the needs of such diverse learners in a classroom?

What are some of the barriers to support and participation?