Good teachers are a rare and dedicated group, and they need to be nurtured because of their value to society. Too often, educational environments can become incompatible with the goals of education an
YOU are the architect in the mathematics classroom. This daily reference offers practical guidance for when and how to pull together mathematics routines, resources, and effective teaching techniques
By using psychological types and learning styles as a means of understanding teachers' needs, educators can effectively "differentiate" their approach to working with teachers and increase the chance
Timely and powerful, this book offers a new framework to elevate instructional practices with technology and maximize student learning. The T3 Framework helps teachers categorize students’ learn
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
This book assists teachers in understanding why some students have limited prior education, the root causes of the interruption in their students' schooling, and which students are likely to be in thi
In the short time since The Common Core Companions burst onto the scene, they have been lauded as the best resources for making ELA and math standards easy to teach. The bundle of the bestsellers The
"The Common Core Mathematics Companion 6-8 offers a practical guide for implementing the CCSS Math Standards. Teachers will appreciate the misconception alerts and ideas for differentiation."
Build and maintain successful collaborative relationships in your school—and watch resources for student achievement soar!With this updated bestseller, educators discover how to use collabo
Offering a child-centered approach for teaching 8- to 12-year-olds, this detailed resource discusses child development, instruction and assessment, and professional growth and advocacy.
The authors discuss research-based questionnaire design and offer guidelines for establishing guiding questions, formatting replies, categorizing responses, and using the Internet effectively for gath
As part of the Leadership for Learning initiative of the American Association of School Administrators--which aims to improve the skills and knowledge of school leaders--this volume discusses ethics i
Boult, an adjunct professor and educational consultant, details ways that schools and teachers can involve parents in their children's education. Reasons why this collaboration is helpful are describe
Formerly published by Peytral PublicationsThis user-friendly resource provides the theory for improving students' reading skills through visual imagery, plus actual lesson plans to use independently
Formerly published by Peytral PublicationsHelp students set goals, develop social skills, and monitor their own behavior with these practical ideas, exercises, and templates for general and special e
This entertaining and informative resource offers tips on teaching communication and cooperation skills, instilling a positive self-concept in children, and creating effective team relationships with
In this overview of educational research, the authors provide guiding principles for developing a learner-centered approach that enables all students to learn at high levels.
The author examines the beneficial effects of service learning, offers examples of curriculum-based and community-based projects, and explains how to start a successful program.
Kids can say goodbye to math anxiety with the help of the learning techniques introduced in this series of teacher-aides. Drawing on visual and kinesthetic learning strategies instead of abstract conc
This edition reflects changes made in 2004 to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which anchors special education in the general education curriculum. In the assessment and account
Through lesson planning ideas, key words, resources, and visual thinking questions, this innovative resource demonstrates how visual arts can be used to teach across all subject areas.
Formerly a SkyLight publicationNew teachers often face many challenges in their first years of teaching. This reflective workbook provides guidelines for applying best teaching practices in their clas
Replete with strategies, examples, and reproducibles, this guide is invaluable for any teacher who wants to boost student achievement in writing for any subject or grade level!
Establish your goals as an assistant principal! Beginning the Assistant Principalship provides excellent tools to navigate your way as a new administrator. Full of ideas, this valuable
Featuring the leading figures in educational leadership, this resource presents research and key considerations to assist in making decisions about new programs and directions for your school.
Experienced teacher and researcher Johanna Haver shows how easy it is to ensure that English Language Learners gain mastery of English, as well as learn the essentials of the mainstream curriculum.
Highlights include a comprehensive exploration of more than 60 proven practices, results-oriented programs, policies, and innovative movements/theories.
