Academic Moves for College and Career Readiness, Grades 6-12: Must-Have Skills Every Student Needs to Achieve by James R Burke

Analyze, argue, compare/contrast, describe, determine, develop, evaluate, explain, imagine, integrate, interpret, organize, summarize, support, and transform . . . Can a mere fifteen words turn today’s youth into the innovative, ambitious thinkers...

Activate: Deeper Learning Through Movement, Talk, and Flexible Classrooms by Katherine Mills Hernandez

Discover what happens when your students step out of their daily routines and activate their engagement. Author Katherine Mills Hernandez argues that movement, talk, and the physical environment of the classroom all contribute and influence...

Better Answers: Written Performance That Looks Good and Sounds Smart [With CDROM] by Ardith Davis Cole

Wells Central is just one of numerous schools that attribute their success to Ardith Davis Cole's Better Answers process. Since 2002, her book Better Answers has offered teachers and school districts a powerful alternative to "test-prep" workbooks. It...

Better Conversations: Coaching Ourselves and Each Other to Be More Credible, Caring, and Connected by Jim Knight

Because conversation is the lifeblood of any schoolYou don’t want this book—you need this book. Why this confident claim? Think about how many times you’ve walked away from school conversations, sensing they could be more productive,...

Boost Emotional Intelligence in Students: 30 Flexible Research-Based Activities to Build EQ Skills (Grades 5-9) (Book with Digital Content) by Maurice J Elias

Developing emotional intelligence (EQ) in students is essential to preparing them for success in college, careers, and adult life. This practical resource for educators explains what emotional intelligence is and why it’s important for all students...

Building Teachers' Capacity for Success: A Collaborative Approach for Coaches and School Leaders

Emphasizing just three things—identifying teachers' strengths, maximizing their potential, and building their capacity—this book lays out a clear and practical pathway toward higher student achievement. Front-line advice from a principal and...

Caught in the Middle: Reading and Writing in the Transition Years by David Booth

Caught in the Middle offers teachers a richly textured picture of the world of middle school students. David Booth describes who middle students are, explains why fostering their voice is important, and discusses how to create a community of literacy...

Co-Teaching for English Learners: A Guide to Collaborative Planning, Instruction, Assessment, and Reflection by  Maria G. Dove

Coaching Conversations by Linda M. Gross Cheliotes

Focus the power of your collaborative school community with powerful coaching conversations! Effective coaching conversations are powerful tools to rally your school-community stakeholders to work collaboratively toward transformation, and, ultimately,...

Coaching: Approaches & Perspectives by Jim Knight

This resource brings together the voices of recognized experts in the field--including Joellen Killion, Cathy Toll, Jane Ellison, Randy Sprick, Jane Kise, Karla Reiss, Lucy West, and Jim Knight--to present unique approaches for coaching teachers and...

Creating Caring Classrooms: How to Encourage Students to Communicate, Create, and Be Compassionate of Others by Kathleen Gould Lundy

Creating Caring Classrooms is committed to building respectful relationships among students, teachers, and the school community. Through active, engaging, imaginative, and open-ended activities, students will be encouraged to explore events, ideas,...

Creating Dynamic Schools Through Mentoring, Coaching, and Collaboration

How can you create a school environment where everyone—staff and students alike—will become an active, engaged learner? How can you develop a collegial school culture that will improve morale, expand professional opportunities, and raise student...