Used to successfully train thousands of teachers, the author’s mentoring framework provides a developmental approach to the mentoring process that ensures personal and professional growth.
It takes more than good intentions to make meaningful changeThe “spirit slashing” of injustice: that is how McDermott describes the psychic toll that marginalized students face every day. So how can y
Improve instruction in your school with this collaborative, inquiry-based process that helps identify areas for improvement, determine community-supported solutions, define an action plan, and evalua
Based on an extensive research, this practical teaching resource provides instructional and assessment guidelines for strengthening students' higher-order thinking and reasoning skills.
A guide that supports mathematics coaches in understanding and defining their role!AyUsing a case-based approach,AyMoments in Mathematics Coaching helps readers examine the possibilities of their pos
From components of successful PR programs to evaluation guidelines, this valuable resource gives educational leaders the public relations support needed to meet tough communication demands and ensure
Ideal for aspiring or practicing teachers, this inspirational one-stop guide to teaching practices from award-winning high school educators nationwide details first-hand accounts of successful instru
The authors present practical, proven strategies to improve school culture, including activities for developing collaborative work relationships, dealing appropriately with conflict, and fostering ra
This field-tested teaching model merges cognition, language, and culture and demonstrates how integrating children's backgrounds with instruction can boost learning for diverse and low SES students.
Use teacher-made tests, appropriate testing accommodations, technology-based testing, and classroom-based assessments to give students with diverse needs the opportunity to achieve!
A realistic approach to assessing student behavior, staff morale, and school climate and creating a proven-to-work character development program that can dramatically turn around student behavior.
Written by a teacher for teachers, this engaging book provides more than 100 practical strategies for students with learning disabilities, along with guidance on accommodations and assessment.
Offers sample lesson plans that promote performance-based learning throughout the content areas, plus rubrics, updated research, projects, and an expanded discussion of cooperative learning teams.
Demonstrates sound principles for handling misbehaviors, establishing a positive atmosphere for learning, encouraging cooperation, strengthening teacher-student relationships, and supporting students
This practical resource for building children's vocabulary and comprehension skills provides word lists, literature selections, writing prompts, and suggestions for read-alouds and think-alouds.
This resource provides tools, case studies, strategies, and implementation plans to help educators create an "intentional school culture" that fosters excellence, builds character, and improves acade
This reader-friendly resource helps optimize the potential of brief, informal interactions with students to improve students' academic performance, increase learning opportunities, and foster a posit
This enlightening book helps educators use everyday language to create more equitable school environments, and offers exercises that strengthen communication and leadership skills.
