Texas Middle School Association
"Fall" Into Our New Products!
Dear Educator,

The Texas Middle School Association is pleased to feature two new, hot-off-the presses titles in our online store.  With the holidays fast approaching, treat yourself to these essential guides. 

TWB-NEWTitle:    This We Believe: Keys to Educating Young Adolescents
Author: NMSA
Publisher: NMSA
Size: 72 pages
Cost: $15.00







If you are committed to helping young adolescents become successful, responsible, global citizens, then you must read and implement This We Believe: Keys to Educating Young Adolescents.

This book describes the 16 vital characteristics of successful middle grades schools, and is a critical resource for everyone involved in the education, health, and well being of today's young adolescents. Now in its fourth edition, NMSA's landmark position statement shares the enduring lessons learned in more than 35 years of active middle school advocacy. When its concepts are embraced, students are prepared for success in school and career.

Since 1982, This We Believe has been a foundational piece for countless organizations, policymakers, school districts, schools, colleges, and universities in the public and private sectors, and internationally.This We Believe is, indeed, the essential guide for educators and others involved in creating successful schools for young adolescents.

In this edition:
  • 16 characteristics fully described
  • Four essential attributes identified
  • Chart of characteristics and attributes
  • Extra attention to digital tools, exceptional education, ESL/ELL, service learning, and learning in a global economy
  • New section that articulates the vision on major goals
  • Call to Action
  • A NEW research section



2010 FlyerTitle:   Bridging The Gap To At-Risk Youth: Bricks & Bridges
Author: Dr. Anthony Limoges and Dr. Monte Selby
Publisher: Incentive Publications
Size: 240 pages
Cost: $30.00


There is no cookie-cutter demographic for the at-risk student. There is no specific race, gender, geographic location or socioeconomic status that causes a child to be at risk. At-risk students are everywhere, and no two are alike. This book is about bridging the gap to those students--connecting positively with them as individuals and helping them to develop ways to stop pulling up the bricks in their lives, and to build bridges that will get them out of tough times.

The goal is not to cure kids, but rather to provide them with the tools that can help them break their current cycle of behavior and help them prepare for success in life.

This book includes:

  • A music CD with 11 of Monte Selby's engaging songs to inspire and ground your thinking.
  • Insight into important topics (relationships, values, emotions, communications and conflict)
  • Lessons and activities for your students (one set focused on prevention and one set focused on intervention)
  • Staff development activities to build a connected community of adult learners.
Be sure to visit your TMSA online store often as new products will be added frequently.  Thank you for your patronage and interest in the Texas Middle School Association.

Email us with any questions or concerns.

Thanksgiving Pumpkins
Save the Date!
TMSA's 35th Annual Conference is just around the corner! Our 35th Annual Conference & Exhibit will be held March 4-6, 2010, at the Arlington Convention Center in Arlington, Texas.

"Team TMSA: Catch The Excitement!" kicks off with an outstanding starting line up featuring Rick Wormeli, Nelia Connors, Debbie Silver, Cathryn Berger Kaye, Diana Day, Sharon Faber, Gabrielle Ford, Steve Green, Mark McLeod, Monte Selby, Dedra Stafford, Randy Thompson and Kathy Hunt-Ullock.

Fire up your tailgating grill, suit up and head out to the playing field. This promises to be the Super Bowl of Conferences!
 
TMSA's 35th Annual Conference & Exhibit, TEAM TMSA: Catch the Excitement!
March 4-6, 2010
Arlington, Texas