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Knowledge is Power—Some Valuable References
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Parents who are interested in their children's success in school are often seeking new and better information about schools, as well as options to school and learning. To assist such people we have compiled a book list of some references which we feel might be helpful. Most of these books reflect our particular views of education and learning. This list is not intended to be eclectic or exhaustive.

Although some texts we have included may not completely support our view, we recommend your reading them because they present other important information and other points of view that you may wish to consider.

As authors, we provide you the opportunity to buy our titles directly. For all of the other resources listed here, we provide sources where we can.

Books are listed alphabetically by author. (My comments, where they occur, are in brackets—Michael Maloney)

*Adams G.L. and Engelmann, S., (1996) Research on Direct Instruction: 25 Years Beyond DISTAR, Seattle ,WA: Educational Achievement Systems. ISBN 0-675-21014-3
(Definitely a book for researchers or anyone who needs hard data for waging their educational battles.)

**Beck, R., Conrad, D., and Anderson, P. Basic Skill Builders Handbook, Longmont CO: Sopris West Publishing, ISBN 1-57035-048-5
(An essential primer for Precision Teaching.)

Carnine, D. & Silbert, G. (1979). Direct Instruction Reading, Columbus, OH. Charles E. Merrill. ISBN 0- 675-08277-3
(The complete theory & research book on reading for the serious student.)

Coleman, P., and LaRocque, L., Struggling to be Good Enough. London: Falmer Press
(Depicts the differences between effective and ineffective schools and school systems and the reasons for their success or failure.)

Colfax, D., and Colfax, M. (1988). Homeschooling for Excellence: How To Take Charge Of Your Child's Education And Why You Absolutely Must. New York: Warner Books. ISBN 0-445-38986-2. (One of the pioneering homeschooling books—a must-read for homeschooling parents.)

Crandall, J., Jacobson, J., & Sloane, H. (eds.), (1977). What Works in Education. Cambridge MA., Cambridge Center For Behavioral Studies. ISBN 1-881317-05-06.
(A bit technical for the average parent, good for the researcher.)

Dobson, L., (Ed.) The Homeschooling Book of Answers: The 88 Most Impotant Questions Answered by Homeschooling's Most Respected Voices. (1998) Rockland ,CA: Prima Publishing. ISBN 0-7615-1377-9
(The most useful book of answers to homeschooling issues for those thinking about it.)

* Dixon , R.C. (1993). The Surefire Way to Better Spelling: A Revolutionary New Approach to Turn Poor Spellers into Pros, New York: St Martin's Press. ISBN 0-312-09481-7
(If you or your child have spelling problems, get this book NOW.)

Duffy , F.M. (1996) Designing High Performance Schools: A Practical Guide to Organizational Reengineering. DelRay Beach, FL. St. Lucie Press ISBN 1-57444-010-1
(If you think you want to change a school system, read this first.)

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