The daily efforts of teachers in the classroom are affirmed by the achievements of their students. It is very often the case that children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) struggle to reach their full potential. From identification to intervention, the strategies outlined in this month's issue will help these students flourish not only in the classroom environment, but in the world as well.

The strategies below are excerpted from Teaching Strategies: Education of Children with Attention Deficit Disorder, a Council for Exceptional Children publication.

	In This Issue Teaching Strategies: Education of Children with Attention Deficit Disorder A Teacher's Identification Role Understanding the Purpose of School-Based Reform Collecting Educationally Useful Information A Team Effort Formal Assessment Planning for Success Modifying Instruction Managing the Classroom Working Together with Families

	Related Resources Teachers make a difference – they touch so many lives. Celebrate your profession during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-11. Send a free ECard greeting to your favorite teaching colleagues and show them how much you appreciate what they do. Direct your students' parents to FamilyEducation to learn more about ADD/ADHD. Topics include signs to look for, growing up with ADHD, using medications, and more. Picture this: You have just come across one of TeacherVision's many exciting lessons and you want to print a copy to share with your colleagues. That's easy! Just click the "Print Page" icon on the upper right side of the page to get a printer-friendly version in seconds. Using TeacherVision's ready-made classroom forms save you planning time and get you organized in a snap. Our hall, bathroom, and homework passes come in handy, or you can print the attendance records to keep your class lists in order. Arranged by subject area and grade level, TeacherVision's theme library includes a collection of cross-curricular lessons and resources. In this month's featured themes you'll find a reference on the history of chopsticks, a Mother's Day story, patriotic songs, and much more! Asian-American History Mother's Day Memorial Day Math Month Spring Physical Fitness Month

	The Council for Exceptional Children Books on Teaching Strategies for ADD/ADHD The ADD/ADHD Checklist: An Easy Reference for Parents and Teachers Through a series of checklists, the author first distills basic information on the condition traits, diagnosis, treatment, schemes, and medication, then gives special information and advice to parents and teachers. Taking Charge of ADHD This book points the way toward a positive approach for managing children and youth with ADHD. Presents insight into preventing the disorder from becoming a major problem for family life. Teaching Strategies: Education of Children with Attention Deficit Disorder Help for general educators and parents who are trying to understand and teach students with ADD. Family Education Network Books on Teaching Strategies for ADD/ADHD How to Reach and Teach ADD/ADHD Children This comprehensive resource provides strategies for addressing behavioral and academic issues with ADD/ADHD students. The Special Education Yellow Pages A complete resource guide for finding information related to special education – including websites, professional organizations, free materials, and much more.