A reflection guide
A practical guide for reflecting on the conditions that help students regulate, participate, and learn. The delivery timing will be shared with supporters.
Dr. David A. PalmerRewire the Response™I’m raising funds for professional editing of my book proposal, Regulation Before Education.
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A book for teachers who want to understand what a student needs before giving the same reminder a third time.
When a student shuts down, struggles to begin, or becomes overwhelmed, the adults around them need practical ways to respond.
Regulation Before Education is a proposed classroom guide for K–5 educators, especially those supporting students who have difficulty starting, participating, or managing big emotions at school. Parents who want to understand the approach are welcome to be part of this effort, too.
The book is currently at the proposal stage. Publication is not guaranteed.
HELP MOVE THE PROPOSAL FORWARD
Choose your contribution
Each level includes the supporter benefits below. Higher tiers also include the rewards from the previous tier.
If a publisher makes an offer, I’ll ask to thank everyone who helped fund the proposal edit as a group in the book’s acknowledgments. The final wording will depend on the publisher.
Payment options: Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and PayPal Pay Later. Available options depend on your device, location, and eligibility.
One-time contribution through Wix. This supports proposal editing; publication is not guaranteed. Contributions are not tax-deductible charitable donations.
THE VISION
SAMPLE COVERWhy this book matters
A student puts their head down. Another pushes the work away. A teacher has given the directions twice and is wondering what to try next.
These moments affect students, educators, and families. They also raise a question: What can adults change to make it easier for a student to regulate, participate, and learn?
This book will offer practical tools to help educators look more closely at those moments and choose a thoughtful next response.
Who I am
I’m Dr. David A. Palmer, EdD, an education specialist with a doctorate in special education and the founder of Rewire the Response, based in California’s Coachella Valley. In more than 30 years in education, I’ve worked as a teacher, specialist, administrator, and coach. I’m also a parent who knows how much it matters when the adults around a child understand what they need.
THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF THIS
What you’ll receive
As a thank you for being part of this effort, every supporter will receive:
An invitation to a live conversation
Join me for a conversation about the ideas behind the book. Details and timing will be shared with supporters.
An opportunity to share your perspective
Share your perspective as an educator, parent, or community member.
Progress updates
Follow along as the proposal moves forward.
THE NEXT STEP
Help fund proposal editing
I’m raising funds to prepare the book proposal for publishers. The goal covers professional editing and estimated payment processing costs.
Your contribution supports this specific proposal stage. It does not purchase a finished book or guarantee publication.
This is a personal project contribution, not a tax-deductible charitable donation.
Each contribution is a one-time payment through Wix. The fundraiser closing date has not yet been set.
OUR IMMEDIATE GOAL
$1,250
$0 raised0% of $1,250
Professional proposal editing$1,200
Estimated payment processing$50
The processing allowance is an estimate; actual fees depend on how contributions are made.
A CLEAR PLAN FOR YOUR SUPPORT
How the funds will be used
If we reach the goal
Funds will cover the proposal editing fee and estimated payment processing costs.
If we fall short
Contributions will still go toward proposal editing. I’ll update supporters on the amount still needed and the timeline for moving forward.
If we exceed the goal
Additional funds will support book proposal development and related resources for educators and families. I’ll share an update on how they are used.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Help move the proposal forward
Whether you teach, parent, or simply believe children deserve to feel understood and supported, thank you for considering a place in this work.
Help support the proposalQuestions? david@drdavidapalmer.com