A simple but robust scaffolding for moving from teacher-led demonstration of read aloud to student-led discovery of literacy skills-across the bridge of shared reading.

Learn how to be a successful SEL implementor with this strategy-packed guide to transforming SEL ideas into actions and practice into process.

A complete guide to carrying out and completing a leadership or management project or dissertation.

A guide for educators on how to integrate the new national anchor guidelines on academic language into everyday curriculum and assessment, for grades 3-5.

This title -- one of a seven book series -- will offer guidance to educators in how to target academic language in planning for student learning as states undergo the implementation of the Common Core and corresponding English language proficiency standards in preparation for the upcoming consortia-led assessments.

Straightforward how-to's from practicing classroom teachers, print and web-based resources, and assessment tips help educators cultivate lasting student engagement and transform educational outcomes with this must-have resource!

Guides readers through an understanding of how to create and sustain school cultures that value dispositional learning; ideally suited for use with Common Core implementation initiatives at school and district level.

With instructive sample blog posts from sites like Blogger and Wordpress and generous examples and resource listings, this guide helps busy educators learn: the value of blogging for professional learning; best practices for safe digital citizenship; how to deal with the technical aspects of blogging; and, platform-building tips and writing ideas.

Backed by over 20 years of research, the Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW) framework helps school-based teams improve the quality of instruction, assessment, and curriculum for higher and more equitable student learning.

This updated edition includes a generous selection of user-friendly strategies that help teachers assess struggling learners, students with special needs, children who are performing at grade level, and advanced learners. Included are practical tools that improve student performance and help them take responsibility for their own learning.