This book will benefit those responsible for creating an effective coaching program within their school system. They will learn the essential elements of coaching and what should be incorporated into a successful program.

Showing the connection between neurobiology and learning from a gendered perspective, the author provides classic, time-tested research combined with cutting-edge findings applied successfully in her own classroom.

This book, together with Creating Productive Cultures in Schools, cover the two foundational anchors that ground effective school leadership, and provide the full encyclopedia of leadership for school improvement.

This book gives teachers a chance to learn about effective high impact strategies, and it offers practical ways to put these strategies into daily work to activate learning.

Discover how inquiry leads to problem-solving and learn specific steps for formative assessment that informs instruction of 21st century skills such as critical thinking and collaboration.

Clearly outlines a professional development program to raise staff's cultural competence to teach diverse students. Outlines how to plan and fund the program, and includes hands-on tools. Teachers increase understanding of themselves, their students, and their families. Involves self-reflection, innovation, and collaboration to transform school culture.

This resource makes the process of shifting to a comprehensive, integrated STEM school or district within reach! Invaluable case studies featuring STEM pioneers model how successful, STEM-centered learning takes place.

A growing body of evidence suggests that many traditional grading practices are ineffective and potentially damaging. This book provides teachers with practical alternatives to traditional methods, and guiding questions to help them decide on the best practices for their schools.

Cloud-based technology offers benefits to the classroom. This book helps your students to learn how cloud-based tools can facilitate learning.

Use this resource to promote academic success for English learners in the K-5 classroom through an approach that integrates inquiry-based science lessons with language rich, hands-on experiences.