This guide offers preschool and kindergarten teachers practical strategies for delivering developmentally appropriate curriculum, facilitating and scaffolding learning, modeling social skills, questi
Emphasizing the school leader's role in student learning, this new edition covers the principalship, accountability, leadership effects, distributed leadership, political leadership, resource allocat
This comprehensive guide to emotional intelligence presents best practices from more than 25 experts, creating a new gold standard for bringing social-emotional learning into every classroom.
This collection chronicles the many ways in which teachers create professional learning communities through collaborations with colleagues, mentees, faculty groups, learners, families, and neighborho
Bernice McCarthy??~s 4MATr is a brain-based teaching method that emphasizes diverse learning styles, improves student thinking and performance, and provides a solid foundation for new learning experi
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.
An innovative guide to procedures, resources, and tools for closing the gap between the learning supports students need and what they are receiving now.
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
Take the confusion out of assessment, and make it work to enhance the learning process-every day! Assessment and evaluation are central to educational reform, and they represent major shifts in th
This exciting new book explores how students can use everyday objects to answer essential questions, meet curriculum standards, andAygrow in observation, inquisitiveness, and reflective learning.
Foreword by Susan MundryBy combining science inquiry and continuous assessment, you will not only catalyze meaningful changes in your students' thinking and learning, but also reflect on and enh
A dynamic team of authors demonstrates how any classroom teacher can use cooperative learning techniques for lesson planning, classroom management, and improving students' collaboration skills.
Discusses learning environments for African American students with exceptionalities, examining the many effective ways general education can be integrated with special education.
Boost effectiveness in meeting today’s challenges with?brain-based learning strategies. Applications of these field-tested methods have resulted in higher student grades and test scores. Brain-based t
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.
Ever feel burdened by mathematics lesson planning? Your blueprint for designing Grades 6-8 math lessons that enhance state standards and address the learning needs of students is here. This indispensa
Your blueprint to planning K-2 math lessons for maximum impact and understandingNot sure of tomorrow’s lesson plan? Your blueprint for designing K-2 math lessons for maximum student learning is
Transforming the standards into learning outcomes just got a lot easierThis expansion of the popular Common Core Mathematics Companions provides a Cross-Referencing Index for states implementing their
Transforming the standards into learning outcomes just got a lot easierIn this expansion of the original popular Common Core Mathematics Companion, you can see in an instant how teaching to your
Transforming the standards into learning outcomes just got a lot easierIn this expansion of the original popular Common Core Mathematics Companions, you can see in an instant how teaching to your
Transforming the standards into learning outcomes just got a lot easierIn this expansion of the original popular Common Core Mathematics Companions, you can see in an instant how teaching to your
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
A framework for leading change Education is evolving rapidly. To sustain change, school communities need broad support for shifts in teaching and learning that promise better outcomes for learner
The tips and tricks you need to know to make transfer happen!This resource offers sure-fire tools and strategies for delivering professional learning that answers the question, “How can I use this in
Standards-based learning just got a lot easierThis new version of the Common Core Companion provides an index for all states implementing state-specific ELA standards. This index allows you to see in
The ideal school is closer than you think.This high school of your dreams is a dynamic place that promotes aspirations and meaningful learning—and each aspect of its success exists in a school today,
Let mobile devices transform teaching and learningDon’t just know how to use mobile technology. Know how to use it to transform learning. This refreshingly easy-to-use workbook shows educators how to
The ultimate collection for building a world-class professional learning program!This groundbreaking 7-book series, co-developed by Learning Forward and Corwin, closes the "knowing-doing" gap by guidi
NEWS FLASH: A major meta-analysis of 213 studies showed an average 11 percent gain in academic performance for kids receiving explicit social-academic learning instruction.Turns out this “soft stuff”
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
These expert authors help teachers develop specialized understanding and knowledge of strategies for supporting a high level of mathematics learning along with language acquisition for ELLs. This reso
Shouting Won’t Grow Dendrites shows teachers how to develop a physical classroom environment conducive to learning, develop a proactive classroom management plan, deliver brain-compatible lessons, and
In this comprehensive guide to using data to plan differentiated instruction, the authors present step-by-step techniques and planning tools to help teachers design learning that allows all students t
Integrate game-based learning for 21st Century skills success!This straightforward, easy-to-follow guide from experts Schaaf and Mohan helps you leverage technology students love best – digital video
The practice of Instructional Rounds is a promising design for professional learning that promotes teacher collaboration through making teaching practice public. The process, which was inspired by th
Turn students into learning superheroes!Every student has superpowers hidden inside, and you hold the keys to unlock them. With this cutting-edge handbook, transform your classroom into a place where
Energize your students through active learning!Engagement is critical to positive classroom climate and individual student achievement. Yet it can be elusive. This teacher-friendly flip book provides
