Developed as a companion to Embedded Formative Assessment, 2nd ed., this handbook guides K-12 teachers through the process of developing effective formative assessments. Inside its pages, you'll find
Through this heartwarming parable, best-selling author Todd Whitaker reminds you of the importance of keeping your focus and remaining true to yourself. When a veteran teacher and former student reuni
Kist (literacy methods and curriculum and instruction, Kent State U.) helps K-12 teachers prepare students for an increasingly connected and internationalized world. Drawing on interviews, he describe
In this sequel to Whatever It Takes: How Professional Learning Communities Respond When Kids Don't Learn, author DuFour, an award-winning high school principal and superintendent, describes the role o
This book shares instructional practices that educators can use to respond to students’ diverse needs as they develop 21st century skills. Choose complex thinking strategies to best help students expa
Get three books in one! First, learn what research has identified as the 10 indicators of high-performing schools. Then, use rubrics to track how closely your school reflects those practices and learn
Gain in-depth understanding of how to generate high levels of student attention and engagement. Using the suggestions in this book, every teacher can create a classroom environment where engagement i
Presents an examination of high-performing, high poverty schools and their practices which resulted in marked improvements in learning for their most vulnerable students.
While the world outside the classroom has developed, classroom instruction has remained stagnant. Students are encouraged to just cover the curriculum and the power of purpose and meaningful contribut
Rely on this comprehensive guide to help you implement Dr. Robert J. Marzano's The New Art and Science of Teaching framework, which includes over 330 specific instructional strategies, 43 instructiona
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) presents US educators and local and state legislators with a rare opportunity: to reconceive schooling to better address students’ needs. Richard DuFour, Rebecca
School improvement begins with self-examination and honest dialogue about socialization, bias, discrimination, and cultural insensitivity. The authors acknowledge both the structural and sociological
This anthology brings the ideas and recommendations of many of the world’s education leaders into one resource that illustrates the many perspectives on effective assessment design and implementation.
Mindfulness is an effective, low-cost way for educators to help students improve their social and emotional wellness as they learn and grow. The authors share practical tools that align to the five ke
Every leader in K–12 mathematics education should own this book. It reveals four leadership principles and 12 action indicators essential to creating equity and excellence in math programs. The NCSM l
Make direct vocabulary instruction fun and successful with this simple, straightforward, and easy-to-use book. Hundreds of critical vocabulary terms handpicked by Dr. Marzano cover four content areas
Discover how to improve student learning through the power of effective assessment, and realize your power to transform education from inside the classroom. Meaningful examples, expert research, and r
In order to build and sustain a successful mathematics program, mathematics leaders need to collaboratively establish a cohesive vision for teaching and learning and put that vision into action. This
Revamp the traditional pillars of pedagogy for the digital world. Using real-world examples and relevant stories, the author shares how educators can empower learners to design their instruction, cura
Explains how to shift an organization's focus from compensating for and working around employees who avoid their responsibilities to cultivating and rewarding the best employees.
Ricardo LeBlanc-Esparza, an elementary school principal and former teacher, coach, athletic director, and administrator in high-poverty schools, and Kym LeBlanc-Esparza, a superintendent and former te
Outstanding leadership in a professional learning community requires practice and patience. Simply trying harder will not yield results; leaders must proactively train to get better at the skills that
White, a former superintendent and principal who directs research, accountability, and program evaluation for Denver Public Schools, and Smith, a former teacher and principal and current professional
Shift to a new paradigm of classroom assessment that is more accurate, meaningful, and authentic. The New Art and Science of Classroom Assessment explores the inadequacies of traditional assessment me
Creativity is crucial in helping students achieve academic and professional success. The authors argue that creativity is not spontaneous or inborn but a process that can be cultivated by utilizing se
This title is a greatly expanded volume of the original Art and Science of Teaching, offering a framework for substantive change based on Marzano’s 50 years of education research. While the previous m
Fisher and Frey (educational leadership and literacy, San Diego State U.) show principals how to work with English learners by focusing on five ideas: understanding proficiency levels and holding reas
