BOOK REVIEWS
"As a school psychological practitioner, with over 30 years of practice in the public schools, I am extremely impressed with the depth of resources that Gary has compiled related to the implementation of MTSS in the schools. The interactive, easy to use format of the guide makes this the "go to" source on MTSS for all education professionals."
John Kelly, Ph.D.
National Association of School Psychologists, President-Elect
School & Clinical Psychologist
Commack School District
"This is a must-read for practicing school psychologists and educators. This is just not a comprehensive book...it is a portal to an amazing collection of information via videos, links to web pages, flow-charts, and descriptions outlining the MTSS process. The creative use of hyperlinks and embedded videos makes this a veritable authoritative source of information available "on demand" and at one's fingertips via any tablet device. We need more similar rich multi-media sources of information for practicing school psychologists and educators."
Director for the Institute for Applied Psychometrics
Co-Author Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities & Achievement
School & Educational Psychologist
"Gary Schaffer has done a masterful job assembling a wide variety of methods that can be used within a multi-tiered system of support. His book Nuts & Bolts is an outstanding resource for school psychologists and a must read."
University of Virgina
"Nuts & Bolts is a fantastic resource for districts at any phase of developing a truly rich MTSS process. Whenever RtI is discussed, we as educators go immediately towards the academic/progress monitoring/assessment aspects. Nuts & Bolts provides a comprehensive reference to frame multi-tiered supports that address the "whole" student and provide a cogent and organized framework in order to do so. The resources tied to social emotional supports in Nuts & Bolts are a must for any building level PST Team."
Dennis DesRosiers
School Principal
West Irondequoit Central School District
“Gary Schaffer has created a robust and extensive model for how districts can tackle some of the major issues within our educational system in regards to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Gary specifically targets major concerns concerning our educational system’s methods for helping out all learners. Nuts and Bolts streamlines and simplifies troubleshooting for public schools. It is clear that this work will surely yield positive results for districts, educators, and ultimately students.”
Justin Daugherty
Math Teacher
Starpoint Central School District
"Nuts and Bolts is a one-stop shop for educators. It is a perfect resource for professional development and a great tool for anyone in the education field looking to support their efforts in the MTSS process. The interactive aspect of the book allows you to have endless resources at your fingertips instantly. A great addition to your professional library"
Lauren Miranto
Reading Teacher
North Tonawanda School District
"Nuts & Bolts is an excellent resource for educators and support staff. The manual explores major areas of concern that districts often face. This book provides an in- depth interactive guide to assist all students, regardless of their achievement levels. "
Keri Anderson
Special Education Teacher
Starpoint School District
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