Overmeyer, literacy coordinator and coach in the Cherry Creek Schools, Colorado, shares ideas about using assessment at all stages of the writing process, focusing on formative assessment in the writi
Building on the experiences gained in her own language arts classroom as well as those of colleagues in different disciplines, Cris Tovani, author of I Read It, but I Don't Get It, takes on the chall
Balanced Literacy Essentials shows teachers how to create a literacy program that balances the components of language arts with the power of meaningful interaction with students. Based on the latest l
From focusing on meaning and technique to sharing and transforming texts, Reading in the Real World is full of simple yet effective ways to read all text forms with confidence. Strategies to use befor
Students do not experience math in a vacuum. The curriculum, the students’ social and emotional well-being, and the teacher’s expertise as a facilitator must all be attended to, and each i
Mulligan and Landrigan created this book for education professionals who have felt a disconnect between mandatory assessment and day-to-day work with students. The authors explain the types of tools n
This Book Is Not About Drama explores issues around storytelling, silent speech, writing and imagination and shows teachers how to use role play and discussion to build language experiences that are m
The Digital Principal shows educational leaders how to apply their leadership skills to the challenge of creating and supporting a technology-rich environment. From digital citizenship to connecting t
The ANIE (Assessment of Numeracy for Education) is a teacher-developed assessment tool that uses numeracy and common core performance standards to assess student understanding of math concepts. Thi
Classroom routines are the well-oiled machines that can make a classroom function. But routines can also provide the groundwork for a learning environment that nourishes student-driven learning. From
The school library has changed dramatically. Today, it is a portal to a world of learning that includes traditional books, digital resources, and online environments. As the importance of information
Teachers know that their students love to explore and learn. But, how do we make this possible with thirty students, with different needs, learning styles, and backgrounds, all in one small room with
3 Minute Motivators helps teachers recognize and respond to the daily needs of their students and distract, refocus, and provide a “hit of fun” in the school day to help students become more focused,
Conquering the Crowded Curriculum builds on the four principles of identity, imagination, innovation, and integration that together form a framework that connects the curriculum by using one subject t
In their follow-up to Reading Wellness, Jan Burkins and Kim Yaris explore how some traditional scaffolding practices may actually rob students of important learning opportunities and independence.Who’
Shagoury (education, Lewis and Clark College) and Power, an editor and former education professor at the U. of Maine who founded a multimedia professional development resource for teachers, outline a
Rooted in real-life math experiences, this highly readable book explores innovative ways you can teach math principles using the best children's books. This simple book shows teachers how to select, o
All text comes with layers of meaning influenced by the background knowledge and attitudes of readers. This valuable resource examines the power of language and persuasion helps students critically ex
Designed to show teachers how to develop a questioning culture in the classroom, a step-by-step approach offers more than eighty proven classroom activities that will take students beyond memorization
Today’s young learners know more about their world than ever before. This remarkable book shows that even our youngest writers can consider audience and purpose as they use nonfiction writing to docum
