Combining theory with practice, Frey, Fisher (both teacher education, San Diego State U.), and Gonzalez (Health Sciences High and Middle College, San Diego) examine the intersection of literacy and te
Examine how PLCs provide the decision-making platform for the rigorous work of differentiated classroom instruction. A practical guide to implementing differentiation in the classroom, this book offer
Creating a Coaching Culture for Professional Learning Communities will help you build a collaborative coaching culture that ensures all adults learn in a way that keeps the focus on student learning.
All children should have equal access to highly qualified teachers, a strong curriculum, and research-based instructional methods. Understand why RTI is so important and how to achieve successful impl
Making Math Accessible for English Language Learners provides practical classroom tips and suggestions to strengthen the quality of classroom instruction for teachers of mathematics. The tips and sugg
With foreword by Jason OhlerDespite technological advancements, most secondary schools still function on ideas that are more than 100 years old. Learning Without Classrooms outlines new guidelines for
When educators embrace student-centered learning, classrooms transform, authentic learning comes alive, and outcomes improve. A culmination of Lee Watanabe-Crockett's ten-plus years of work with schoo
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
Education luminaries reveal why 21st century skills are necessary, which skills are most important, and how to help schools include them in curriculum and instruction
Bridge the great divide between distanced administrative duties and daily classroom impact. This book introduces a top-down power mechanism called defined autonomy, a concept that focuses on district-
Translate standards-based content into enriched learning projects that build 21st century skills. A valuable tool for teachers, this book uses an enriched learning projects model to develop student sk
Get your daily dose of empowerment with 180 meditations perfect for busy leaders. These short reflections contain a quote, discussion on the meaning, and final translation into a powerful “Today I wil
With one meditation for each of the 180 days found in the traditional school year, Sparks (emeritus executive director, National Staff Development Council) emphasizes the need for school leaders to cl
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
Part of the NOW Classrooms series.Developed specifically for grades 9-12, this resource presents classroom-ready lessons that support the ISTE Standards for Students (formerly NET standards). Use the
Part of the Every Student Can Learn Mathematics seriesImprove your students' comprehension and perseverance in mathematical practices. This user-friendly book is divided into two parts, each covering
