Books & Educational Resources
Practical Tools. Meaningful Learning. Stronger Outcomes.
Explore educational resources developed by Dr. Marie Moreno and collaborating educators to support classroom instruction, language development, student achievement, and family engagement.
From teacher professional development guides to student workbooks and parent resources, each publication reflects a commitment to making learning accessible, engaging, and meaningful.
Browse the collection below. Select “View on Amazon” to learn more or purchase a title.
Professional Resources for Educators
Guides for instruction, certification preparation, and creating supportive schools.
About the book:
Across classrooms in Texas and beyond, teachers are being asked to support multilingual learners while maintaining rigorous grade-level instruction. The revised English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) challenge educators to intentionally integrate language development within everyday content lessons.
From ELPS to Instruction provides practical guidance for making that shift. This concise teacher guide offers clear frameworks and classroom-ready tools to support academic language development across the four domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Rather than lowering expectations, this guide shows how thoughtful language supports help multilingual learners access and thrive in rigorous content instruction.
Developed from Dr. Marie Moreno’s three decades of experience working with multilingual learners and educators, this guide offers practical tools teachers can implement immediately in any classroom
About the book:
Preparing for the TExES English as a Second Language Supplemental (154) Certification Exam requires more than memorizing terminology. Educators need a solid understanding of second-language acquisition, effective instructional practices, and the knowledge and skills necessary to support emergent bilingual students.
This workbook is organized by the exam's domains and competencies, giving educators a structured way to study and review essential concepts.
This resource stands out for its emphasis on active learning through an interactive notebook. Instead of simply reading information, educators are encouraged to organize key concepts, take notes, make connections, and build a personalized study resource they can revisit throughout their certification preparation.
The goal is to make studying more meaningful, manageable, and engaging while helping educators strengthen their understanding of the content assessed on the examination.
Ideal for: Teachers preparing for the TExES ESL Supplemental (154) Certification Exam, individually or through district-sponsored preparation workshops.
About the book:
Every student enters the classroom carrying experiences that influence how they learn, interact, and respond to the world around them. For students who have experienced trauma, these experiences may affect their behavior, relationships, emotional well-being, and academic performance.
Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Environment to Excel in Student Achievement is an interactive guide that helps educators look beyond challenging behaviors and better understand the needs of students who may be struggling emotionally, socially, or academically.
Through its practical framework of “The What, The How, and The Why,” this resource encourages educators to explore trauma's impact, understand the importance of supportive classroom environments, and examine approaches that help students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn. Rather than focusing solely on the students who present the greatest challenges, the guide emphasizes creating a positive, responsive learning environment that benefits all students.
The goal is to help educators move from recognizing student needs to making intentional changes in classroom practices, relationships, and learning environments.
Ideal for: Classroom teachers, school administrators, counselors, instructional coaches, paraprofessionals, and educators committed to creating supportive, trauma-sensitive learning environments.
Student Learning Resources
About the book:
Bring The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman to life with this interactive, chapter-by-chapter novel study workbook that strengthens reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and critical thinking.
Covering all 20 chapters, the workbook includes comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, scaffolded writing using the RACE strategy, creative enrichment projects, and STEAM extensions. Integrated social-emotional learning activities encourage students to explore themes of friendship, courage, loyalty, and empathy.
Designed for diverse classrooms, including emergent bilingual students, this resource provides visual supports, sentence stems, and engaging activities that make literature more accessible and meaningful.
Ideal for: Upper elementary and middle school students, classroom teachers, and reading intervention programs.
Teacher Edition is available on Amazon.
Note: This supplemental workbook accompanies the original novel, which must be purchased separately.
About the book:
Preparing students for the STAAR English I and English II End-of-Course assessments requires more than reviewing test-taking strategies. Students need opportunities to practice essential skills, apply what they have learned, and develop confidence in their abilities.
STAAR Blitz – EOC English I & II is a practical instructional workbook designed to help educators prepare students for these important assessments through targeted strategies and engaging learning activities.
This resource combines effective instructional strategies with structured student lessons, helping teachers move beyond explaining concepts and give students meaningful opportunities to practice and apply their learning.
Rather than focusing exclusively on test preparation, the workbook emphasizes strengthening students' skills through purposeful instruction, guided practice, and independent application. The goal is to help educators make review sessions more focused, interactive, and productive while giving students opportunities to build confidence as they prepare for their English I and English II assessments.
Ideal for: High school English I and English II teachers, intervention specialists, instructional coaches, and educators providing targeted STAAR EOC preparation.
Teacher Edition available on Amazon.
About the book:
More Than Review. Training for Performance.
This interactive workbook is a strategic 15-day preparation system designed to help students build the mathematical skills, academic language, and confidence needed for the Algebra I End-of-Course assessment.
Through focused problem-solving activities, error analysis, academic vocabulary development, and timed practice, students strengthen mathematical reasoning while learning to recognize common mistakes and apply effective test-taking strategies.
Designed for classroom review, after-school intervention, Saturday intensives, or small-group instruction, this resource provides a structured pathway from practice to performance.
Ideal for: Algebra I students, mathematics teachers, intervention specialists, and EOC preparation programs.
This is not cramming. This is conditioning.
Teacher Edition available on Amazon.
Parent Resources
About the book:
Empowering Parents. Strengthening Families. Supporting Student Success.
This practical, interactive guide empowers families of elementary-aged emergent bilingual students with strategies to support their children's academic success at home and at school.
Through easy-to-follow activities, parents learn how to strengthen language development, literacy, and mathematics in both English and their home language. The guide also emphasizes building positive relationships with teachers, understanding the school system, and advocating for their children's educational needs.
Grounded in research-based strategies and culturally responsive practices, this resource helps families build confidence, celebrate progress, and become active partners in their children's learning journey.
Ideal for: Parents and caregivers of elementary-aged emergent bilingual students, parent engagement workshops, and schools strengthening family partnerships.