Anyone who values the well-being of children and is responsible for their learning and success should read this book. The authors provide a host of engaging strategies and interventions that invite the reader to connect with children, making a lasting difference in their lives. -- Marie M. Adair, Executive Director, New Jersey Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development A high-qaulity teaching tool, Innovative Interventions for Today's Exceptional Kids recommends strategies and techniques that will empower both the teacher and student. -- JoAnn D. Bartoletti, Executive Director, New Jersey Principals & Supervisors Association Passion for Compassion aims to improve the way parents, teachers, schools, and civil society care for the well-being of our children. Drawing on lessons and insights from their considerable experience working in the field of child development and education, coauthors Anthony Scannella and Sharon McCarthy take a common sense approach to helping children and struggling students learn essential strategies for developing self-control, self-concept, resilience, and other healthy habits of mind that enable them to grow and flourish. This book provides some practical techniques for promoting positive feedback and personal growth, inspired by the enlightened perspective of wellness cultivated by the legendary African Masai warriors, who earnestly and regularly inquire: "And how are the children?" -- Todd Siler, author of Think Like a Genius Required reading for all educators committed to increasing their effectiveness with struggling children, providing brilliant interventions that are immediately practical. -- Matthew Jennings, Ed.D., Author of Leading Effective Meetings, Teams, and Work Groups In Districts and Schools
