A state-of-the art compilation of the research, practice and application of best practices in the field of youth mentoring

A comprehensive guide to educational leadership preparation, this book helps foster an understanding of adult developmentthat enables education leaders to support professional learning-or build capacity-across schools.

This field book shows educators how to improve schools by developing group culture, enhancing facilitators' skills, and equipping groups to resolve complex issues around student learning.

Drawing on contemporary research and case studies from the UK and internationally, this book examines the theory behind innovative teaching and learning and its practical application in primary schools.

An exploration of approaches to teaching through multiliteracies, this text helps trainee and practising teachers understand and support learners to enable development of their reading and writing skills.

This book supports teachers to plan, assess and develop children's writing for a range of purposes in a range of styles. Chapters focus on different subjects exploring the different opportunities for writing across curriculum areas.

Offers an evaluation model for school leaders based on research from authorities such as John Hattie and Viviane Robinson, alongside various tools including performance rubrics, sample self-assessments and final evaluation forms.

Provides an overview of effective approaches to the school-friendly subject of Personal Social and Health Education in secondary education.

provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of the school district superintendent position and a blend of theory and practical knowledge pertaining to contemporary practice in this pivotal position

A guide designed to deepen school board members' understanding of high quality professional learning, its impact on student achievement, and its relation to key responsibilities and decisions of school boards.