Principals will find techniques for managing personnel and creating effective work environments, plus conflict-resolution models, reflective activities, and scenarios based on common personnel issues
Aligned with core principles of effective instruction, this resource provides brain-compatible strategies, reflection questions, and cross-curricular writing activities to boost students' writing and
Promote "career maturity" by integrating youthful aspirations with economic realities and guide teenagers toward thoughtful goals by explaining labor markets, exposing misconceptions, and exploring p
This innovative book helps kindergarten teachers align learning-centered practices with state standards and offers classroom vignettes, practical strategies, lesson plans, and other essential resource
With five new case studies, this revised edition shows principals and staff developers how to collaborate with teachers in fostering, developing, and supporting teacher leadership.
This resource examines developmental, situational, physical, and temperamental factors that can trigger tantrums and provides effective interventions to help teachers avoid long-term negative consequ
The diagnostic classroom observation model includes protocols for observing classroom instruction, key indicators of quality teaching, and scoring forms for the final evaluation and review.
The diagnostic classroom observation model includes protocols for observing classroom instruction, key indicators of quality teaching, and scoring forms for the final evaluation and review.
The authors discuss support services, assistive technology, collaborating with parents, and intervention strategies to help youngsters with ASD interact with their peers and develop independence.
This lighthearted book presents research-supported principles for positive behavioral management and includes humorous anecdotes, parallels to real-life situations, points to remember, and suggested
Synthesizing information from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and child development, this reader-friendly guide explains the basics of early brain development and provides brain-compatible teachi
Synthesizing information from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and child development, this reader-friendly guide explains the basics of early brain development and provides brain-compatible teachi
Written for early childhood educators, this guide provides rubrics, samples, reproducibles, and easy-to-understand procedures for developing fun, effective student assessment portfolios and integrati
This book provides guidelines for using constructivist teaching methods with English language learners and includes classroom examples, grade-level connections, and strategies that promote educationa
This book provides guidelines for using constructivist teaching methods with English language learners and includes classroom examples, grade-level connections, and strategies that promote educationa
The authors discuss research-based questionnaire design and offer guidelines for establishing guiding questions, formatting replies, categorizing responses, and using the Internet effectively for gat
Insightful articles in this updated collection discuss the nature of the intelligent learner and what educators and scientists have to say about teaching for intelligence.
This updated edition expertly guides teachers to be effective helpers when called upon to respond quickly and appropriately to students' interpersonal, social, and emotional needs.
This valuable resource provides more than 50 practical, step-by-step activities and strategies for helping groups collaborate to build consensus and accomplish their goals.
Create dynamic multimedia presentations and lessons with this step-by-step guide, which includes troubleshooting tips, screen shots, specific examples, "Quick Review" sections, and more!
This valuable resource offers teachers practical classroom management tips and provides highly effective instruction methods to foster independence in students with visual and hearing impairments.
Show readers how to recognize the cognitive, academic, physical, communicational, and behavioral characteristics of several forms of emotional disturbance and offers specific strategies for responding
This resource offers counseling strategies to promote adolescents' overlooked strengths and create healthy alternatives to problem behaviors such as bullying, drug use, violence, and promiscuity.
This essential guide provides principals with specific strategies to improve the teacher evaluation process, and enrich the quality of teaching and learning at their schools.
This guide illustrates solutions in action with examples, scenarios, and practice assignments to help teachers differentiate content, process, assignments, and assessments in high school classrooms.
This guide illustrates solutions in action with examples, scenarios, and practice assignments to help teachers differentiate content, process, assignments, and assessments in high school classrooms.
This excellent resource assists educators seeking to establish school-community partnerships to achieve goals for their schools and the students, families, and communities they serve.
Learn practical methods for developing a collaborative environment where teachers and administrators work together to enhance teachers' practices, increase student learning, and produce valuable sc
This updated edition of Setting Our Sights outlines the five stages for equity reform while clearly explaining research findings and offering practical tools and examples.Ay
Engage your students in simultaneous learning – in language arts, science, math, and social studies – and help them create relevant experiences while pursuing real-life goals.
Provides school principals a series of high-leverage practices to ensure that their choices and actions have a positive impact on both teacher and student improvement.
Uncover middle-schoolers’ common mathematical misconceptions and address computational mistakes with 20 easy-to-implement assessments that help you continuously monitor learning and improve math skill
This invaluable guide addresses the 12 challenges experienced by nearly every school board, and shows how professional learning for school boards and educators can support success.
Learn how current research and theory from educational psychology can be applied to create child-centered learning environments and developmentally appropriate practices in Grades PreK-3!
School leadersAystrive toAyuse cutting-edge technology resources in ways that meet instructional needsAyand provide an appropriate and safe environment for students and staff members.Ay Designed for
Emphasizing prevention, assessment, and evaluation, this proactive guide shows how to advance learning, reduce cyber bullying, and improve school climate by helping students use technology responsibl
Emphasizing prevention, assessment, and evaluation, this proactive guide shows how to advance learning, reduce cyber bullying, and improve school climate by helping students use technology responsibl
Featuring real-world examples, practical strategies, and interviews with successful leaders, this resource helps educational leaders implement actions that drive second-order change and increase stud
This gem of a workbook expands on 33 affirmations and reflection questions to help readers establish goals, maintain a positive perspective, and remain committed to excellence.
With new material on classroom technology, evolving social climates, limited budgets, and standardized testing, this inspirational resource provides wisdom and advice for staying committed to excelle
