Standards-based learning just got a lot easierThis new version of the Common Core Companion provides a Smart Chart Index for all states implementing state-specific ELA standards. This index allows you
The question always arises for teachers: How do I influence students’ learning–what’s going to generate that light bulb Aha-moment of understanding? The bundle of Teaching Literacy in the Visible Lear
As education consultants, the authors have been delivering professional development for many years. After every presentation, training, or instructional coaching session, someone approaches them and a
This book explains how collecting more data should increase student success, not to be "a more research-based, data-driven school." The book focuses on the human elements, such as hopes and fears, pri
This unique and timely text was designed to help teachers and school leaders understand how the language for academic success can be distilled into four key uses or high level communicative competenci
Through immediately actionable tools, tasks, and strategies, this book will help grades 6 through 12 teachers know and understand their students as learners, plan for differentiation at both the macro
What separates the good leaders from the brilliant ones?How do you successfully move your school or district from mediocrity to brilliance? Drawing on their expertise in business and education, the au
Weave culturally responsive teaching into every lesson and activityWith an array of practical tips, model lessons, and resources, this book will inspire you to weave a holistic tapestry of teaching an
Unpack the standards and build a plan for leading learningEvidence increasingly points to a direct link between the curriculum leadership provided by educational leaders and the overall effectiveness
Improve student outcomes with collective teacher efficacy.If educators’ realities are filtered through the belief that they can do very little to influence student achievement, then it is likely thes
This unique approach to coaching is grounded in the belief that coaching conversations must focus, above all, on student outcomes. Such conversations are grounded in content standards with the goal of
Identifying appropriate strategies for instruction or intervention made easy!Select individualized and evidence-based interventions for struggling students with this comprehensive guide. Organized aro
Being an effective math educator is one part based on the quality of the tasks we give, one part how we diagnose what we see, and one part what we do with what we find. Yet with so many students and b
Harness the power of technology for English learners in your classroom!Grounded in the latest research on EL language and literacy development and technology integration, this timely book will serve a
Learn how to promote teacher, student, and collective efficacy Teachers are a school’s greatest resource. Excellent teachers make excellent schools. Leading Impact Teams taps into the scheduled team p
Blended Learning in Action supports teachers, teacher leaders, and schools as they shift to a blended learning model. Blended learning has several advantages over traditional instruction if technology
This book addresses a broad range of Google tools that encourage communicating and collaborating, creating, sharing and publishing, researching and evaluating. The new edition has been revised to incl
The updated, comprehensive guide to developing or enhancing gifted programming With new perspectives based on recent research and the updated National Association for Gifted Children Programming St
Get the ammunition you need to fuel collaborative leadership in your school.What type of leadership do you practice? Many of us rely on transformational and instructional leadership. But there are adv
Your ELLs’ and SELs’ bridge to more rigorous content “This series will be a valuable resource for all teachers of EL and SEL learners.” —PAULINE GIBBONS, Author of Scaffolding Language, Scaffolding Le
Michael Fullan and Joanne Quinn’s runaway bestseller Coherence shows us how using the right drivers as a foundation can eliminate initiative overload and fragmentation with the Coherence Framework, a
Real change and real results for your schoolThis book provides the practical tools and implementation guide to become a school that delivers. It fills the gap between intention and delivery. Every pro
The Fall 2015 bundle contains:Standing in the Gap by Lisa Dabbs and Nicol Howard Breaking Out of Isolation by Spike Cook, Jessica Johnson, and Theresa StagerThe Educator's Guide to Creating Connection
You can find hundreds of literacy lessons in hundreds of places—but none of them will do for students what the ones in this book do. What’s the magic bullet? Potent integration.In this follow-up to he
Support for the implementation of a new research-based approach to the design, delivery and evaluation of K-12 school counseling programsAchieving Excellence in School Counseling through Motivation, S
We communicate and glean information through various mobile devices on a daily basis. The way in which we communicate has changed and will continue to change. One of the biggest challenges is the pace
To fully prepare K-12 students for life and career, connect with your community! Benefit from the triple win of community-based learning—meaningful curriculum, engaged students, and stronger local par
“How many times have you heard ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ . . . In this text, Lapp, Wolsey, Wood, and Johnson make a vital connection between reading words and the role of graphics. They d
Make Learning PersonalThe What, Who, WOW, Where and WhyBarbara BrayKathleen McClaskey This thorough and timely resource draws from Universal Design for LearningR principles to create a powerful shift
“How many times have you heard ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ . . . In this text, Lapp, Wolsey, Wood, and Johnson make a vital connection between reading words and the role of graphics. They d
This book includes strategies for identifying and addressing cyberbullying, based on 11 years of research with data collected from thousands of students.
Here is a reading riddle: What knowledge always precedes high-level text comprehension and yet seldom is given sufficient instructional time? The answer: Word knowledge. Our students can’t understand
To date, research in the area of positive behavior support has focused primarily on tier one and tier three interventions. Most tier two interventions are not well-studied although they impact the 10-
This book explores the idea of why branding schools is important, the benefits of branding a school, and gives leaders an action plan for branding. Branding is a way for leaders to make students’ lear
Through research-based strategies, practical examples, and thought-provoking scenarios, the authors provide food for thought along with enough humor to make the journey fun. Discussion questions and a
Much has been written about flipping the classroom, but this book shows how administrators can apply the same principles of connectedness and flipped learning to enhance the learning experience for th
Professional growth and social media savvy at your fingertips!This information-packed resource from digital experts Anderson and Whitby makes it easy to build a thriving professional network using soc
