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Teacher leaders play an integral role in the success of the professional learning community (PLC) process, which cannot be executed successfully without leadership skills. Learn ten key leadership skills to help develop teacher leaders, enabling them to impart PLC knowledge in a way that influences their collaborative teams to advance student achievement and contribute to lifelong learning. This book helps K-12 principals and teacher leaders: Learn ten essential teacher leadership skills and how to develop them Use case scenarios and other activities to develop and strengthen leadership skills Understand shared or collaborative leadership and its importance to a successful PLC Examine what might be holding teacher leaders back from fulfilling their potential Draw on chapter-ending reflections and next steps to help move forward Contents: Introduction Part 1 Chapter 1: Why Principals Need Teacher Leaders Chapter 2: Overcoming Barriers to Teacher Leadership Chapter 3: How to Select Teacher Leaders Part 2 Chapter 4: Developing Self-Confidence Skills Chapter 5: Developing Courage Skills Chapter 6: Developing Conflict Resolution Skills Chapter 7: Developing Lifelong Learning Skills Chapter 8: Developing Emotional Intelligence Skills Chapter 9: Developing Change Leadership Skills Chapter 10: Developing Innovation Skills Chapter 11: Developing Decision-Making Skills Chapter 12: Developing Problem-Solving Skills Chapter 13: Developing Communication Skills Epilogue References and Resources Index

Uncover award-winning educator Samuel Nix's field-tested leadership cycle in six steps, designed with practical strategies and abundant insight from years of extensive work in educational administration. School leaders and principals can use this resource to become leaders of learning and establish a school culture of accountability and student improvement. Learn how each step applies to every strategic-planning and decision-making scenario. K-12 leaders can use this book to: Learn the six steps of the leadership cycle and how to apply them Understand the role of reward and recognition in staff loyalty and retention Welcome feedback and create open dialogue about their goals for the school Monitor and measure their progress and make adjustments as necessary Establish a culture of accountability and empowerment Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Succeed by Investing in Others Chapter 2: Empower Learners Chapter 3: Establish Quality Instruction and Learning Chapter 4: Learn the Leadership Cycle Chapter 5: Step 1: Clarify the Mission Chapter 6: Step 2: Plan Strategically and Make Decisions Chapter 7: Step 3: Empower Yourself and Others Chapter 8: Step 4: Measure and Gather Feedback Chapter 9: Step 5: Adjust and Improve Chapter 10: Step 6: Be Accountable and Give Rewards Chapter 11: Hire With Precision Epilogue References and Resources Index

"Personal narrative has taken a backseat to other forms of writing in the classroom, such as research essays and literary analysis. But as Kourtney Hake and Paige Timmerman argue in Their Stories, Their Voices: Using Personal Narrative to Empower Student Writers, Grades 6-12, narrative can guide us through other forms of writing and through learning as a whole. For teachers looking for ways to create valuable writing opportunities for their students, narrative offers an opportunity to harness students' natural urge to tell stories into a framework that will help them excel not only in writing but in life"--

With student behavioral problems and teacher turnover at all-time highs, educators need behavioral interventions that work. With its practical behavior intervention method, this book replaces problematic behaviors with essential life skills for school and beyond. Educators can implement effective targeted interventions in twenty-five minutes or less using eight predefined behavior academies and a process to create their own. This book will help K-12 educators: Address their own beliefs about students' challenging behavior Learn the eight behavior academies and their corresponding life skills Identify the core components of an academy's initial, ongoing, and exit sessions Build their own behavior academy with a clearly outlined process Use behavior rehearsal cards for an academy's ongoing sessions Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Behavior Mindset Chapter 2: Behavior Academy Chapter 3: Behavior Academy Structure Chapter 4: Behavior Academy Rehearsal Cards Chapter 5: Build Your Own Behavior Academy Chapter 6: Frequently Asked Questions and Additional Tools

"Literacy has been declining in the United States for decades. While there is growing awareness of the efficacy of the science of reading, teachers may feel overwhelmed by the volume of research on literacy or lack meaningful guidance. In Solving the Literacy Puzzle: Practical Strategies for Integrating the Science of Reading Into Classroom Instruction, Norene A. Bunt shares her observations on effective literacy instruction as a former K-12 teacher, principal, curriculum coordinator, and superintendent. With templates, assessments, reflection questions, and other resources, she unpacks eight core components of literacy instruction within the science of reading framework. Meticulously researched, Solving the Literacy Puzzle will have teachers well on their way to addressing literacy in their classrooms"--

Learn a practical, effective, and brain-based approach to teaching the whole child. Preschool teachers and leaders can easily embed a single metacognitive strategy, called structured SELf-questioning, into their existing curricula and routines to teach emotional recognition and regulation and social conflict resolution skills. With this strategy, all students can learn social-emotional learning competencies and academic problem-solving skills that promote success in school and life. This book helps preschool teachers, coaches, and leaders: Understand how the metacognitive strategy of structured SELf-questioning teaches all preschoolers SEL competencies as well as academic problem-solving skills Learn how they can embed structured SELf-questioning into any preschool curriculum or classroom management system Consider diverse classroom scenarios that exemplify what effective instruction using structured SELf-questioning looks and sounds like Access guidance and reproducible tools to take to their classrooms the next day as well as resources encouraging parents and caregivers to incorporate structured SELf-questioning at home Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: The Evidence Base and Metacognitive Underpinnings of Structured SELf-Questioning Chapter 2: The Brain-Based Underpinnings of Emotional Structured SELf-Questioning Chapter 3: A Practical Guide to Emotional Recognition and Self-Expression Chapter 4: A Practical Guide to Emotional Self-Management and Emotional Regulation Chapter 5: A Practical Guide to Social and Emotional Problem Solving Chapter 6: A Practical Guide to Academic Inquiry-Based Units Chapter 7: A Practical Guide to Developing Metacognitive and Self-Monitoring Readers Chapter 8: How to Facilitate Professional Learning and Turn-Key Training Epilogue References and Resources Inde

In their haste to help students, many schools often gloss over the foundational work of professional learning communities (PLCs). In The Foundation for Change, educators learn how to transform their school's mission, vision, values, and goals to frame the mindsets and actions in a PLC that lead to school improvement and high levels of learning for all. This book helps K-12 teachers, leaders, and administrators: Follow the journey of one school as it moves through the steps of the PLC at Work(R) process Understand how educators can contribute to developing and integrating the four pillars into classroom practice Clarify the role of the guiding coalition in implementing the four pillars as the foundation for changing school culture Reflect on chapter content with end-of-chapter questions for deeper learning Gain practical templates, charts, and other reproducible tools and resources Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Mission--Clarifying Why Your School Exists Chapter 2: Vision--Making the School You Want to Become a Reality Chapter 3: Collective Commitments--Practicing Transformative Behaviors Chapter 4: Goals--Embracing SMART Goals in Collaborative Teams Epilogue: Framing Your Journey Appendix References and Resources Index

Develop your skill set as a teacher and unlock your hidden leadership potential. Packed with insights from veteran teacher leaders, this book equips educators with six dynamic practices to improve their leadership skills, build expertise, and inspire their peers. Discover how, even without official titles, teachers can amplify success in the classroom, develop a growth mindset, and become agents for change and school improvement. This book helps K-12 teachers: Realize that teacher leadership is inherent in the practice of teaching Learn how to become change agents in their schools Build relationships with other educators in order to sustain personal and professional growth See the importance of supporting resilience and self-care in themselves and students Use in-depth reproducible exercises to reflect on each dynamic practice Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Focus on Your Purpose Chapter 2: Grow as a Teacher and Leader Chapter 3: Effect Change Through Collaboration Chapter 4: Build and Sustain Healthy Relationships Chapter 5: Take Care of Yourself Chapter 6: Cultivate a Growth Mindset Epilogue References and Resources Index

"The traditional system of education is failing our students. Richard A. DeLorenzo and Roxanne L. Mourant, in Competency-Based Education Ignited: A Transformational Systemwide Approach for Leaders, lay out their vision for the solution: a customized learning model in which students progress at their own pace based on their mastery of specific competencies. Students who create, deploy, and navigate their own learning throughout their years of schooling will be well prepared for the future that lies ahead of them. Teachers and leaders have a critical role to play in creating pathways for students and giving them the tools to become empowered learners"--

"Building students' confidence and conceptual understanding early helps teachers provide them a solid foundation for reasoning and exploration. In Nurturing Math Curiosity With Learners in Grades K-2, authors Chepina Rumsey and Jody Guarino posit that these capabilities will help students not only in mathematics but in all content areas and everyday life. Through the integration of mathematical argumentation in early elementary classrooms, teachers can give students' natural wonder and curiosity a place to shine-and at the same time, students may come to see mathematics content in a new light"--

"Positive relationships between teachers and students can make the difference in promoting academic, social, and emotional success inside and outside the classroom. In Building Bonds With Learners: The Teacher-Student Relationship Model, author Patricia Erbe presents K-12 teachers with a practical teacher-student relationship (TSR) methodology for purposefully forming these vital connections and therefore lessening behavioral issues and equity gaps. This research- and experience-based model promotes the best possible educational outcomes through a concrete plan composed of four critical principles: (1) branding, (2) bonding, (3) building, and (4) reflecting. These ingredients are crucial for harnessing the power of relationships and fostering a sense of belonging"--

"Research demonstrates that our ability to reach our goals hinges on whether we believe that we can achieve them. When educators believe that they are capable of overcoming challenges and that their work matters, they make a lasting impact on students' academic success. In Mindset for Success: The Powerful Partnership of Problem-Based Learning and PLC at Workª, authors Terry Goodin and Heather K. Dillard help teachers adopt a growth mindset with their problem-based learning (PBL) approach. With eight modules to facilitate a shift in thinking and fictional scenarios to illustrate each one, educators will feel mentally prepared to commit to the professional learning community (PLC) process"--

"Teachers often believe in students' potential well before they can see it themselves-and many times, their concern is academic achievement. But what if, instead of focusing on standardized test scores, the key to students' lasting success is a steadfast hope for their futures? In Heroes Within: A Framework for Empowering Students to Own Their Learning Journeys, presenter, author, and coach Aaron Hansen explains his Hero Maker Framework that has helped students embrace challenges and failures by believing in themselves and charting a meaningful future beyond their academic and career aspirations. With his progress tracking tool and other strategies, teachers can guide students on becoming active participants in their own learning journeys"--

"We live in an epidemic of student trauma. Symptoms of traumatic stress are present in nearly two-thirds of students. Given this reality, it's imperative that every school is equipped to thoughtfully respond to trauma and high-stress events. Navigating the Unexpected: A School Leader's Guide for Trauma-Response Teams by Geri Parscale and Darcy Kraus guides school leaders and administrators in designing their own Dynamic Problem-Solving Team so they can adequately prepare their staff to handle crises and trauma in all their manifestations. With clearly defined action steps, templates, reflection questions, and other resources in each chapter, leaders will build a community that delivers meaningful support to their most vulnerable students"--

"How does a sense of place shape community involvement? How might teachers empower students to confront oppressive societal structures and advocate for equity in their communities? Authors Micki Evans, Charity Moran Parsons, and Erin Sanchez know firsthand the impact a sense of place has on education and society at large. In Place-Based Learning: Connecting Student Inquiry to Community and Culture, they elucidate the seven place-based learning (PBL) design principles and how to implement place-based projects smoothly, from start to finish. With their Project Planning Tool, Community Asset Map, and other essential resources, teachers and leaders will be equipped to establish and maintain successful PBL implementation in their schools"--

"After twenty-five years, the professional learning community (PLC) process continues to produce results across the United States and around the world. In this fourth edition of the best-selling Learning by Doing: A Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Workª, the authors use updated research and time-tested knowledge to address current challenges in education, from the learning gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic to the need to drive a highly effective multitiered system of supports. When collaboration and continuous improvement are embedded in the fabric of the school, schools can weather these challenges and those yet to arise as they strive for student and adult learning"--

"In this expanded second edition of Design in Five: Essential Phases to Create Engaging Assessment Practice, Nicole Dimich empowers teachers to create and use effective assessments to fully engage learners. Introducing a five-phase assessment-design protocol, she explores the importance and types of assessment, the traits of quality assessment, and the ways both individuals and collaborative teams can use the stages of the Design in Five process to create innovative and engaging assessments"--

"When author Nathaniel Hansford's students were struggling, he sought answers in educational meta-analyses. What he discovered surprised him: there is a significant divide between what is traditionally promoted in K-12 education and what is supported by scientific research. Many popular educational claims and instructional methods lack significant support in evidence. In his book The Scientific Principles of Teaching: Bridging the Divide Between Educational Practice and Research, Hansford gives teachers the tools they need to sort the facts about teaching methods from the fads. Through this book's user-friendly research framework, teachers will understand the complexities that influence high-quality teaching and learn how to identify evidence-based best practices across subject areas and grade levels. This easy-to-read guide equips readers to critically evaluate teaching materials for themselves and enhance their own self-efficacy and agency"--

"Have you ever used a new teaching strategy or adopted a new process, only to be discouraged by the results? This likely led to frustration, lost time, and even giving it up altogether. In Implement With IMPACT: A Strategic Framework for Leading School and District Initiatives, Jenice Pizzuto and Steven Carney present their IMPACT Implementation Framework to help teachers avoid the adopt and abandon cycle. With their distinct stages and human- and learning-design elements, teachers will learn to incorporate initiatives that produce quick and tangible results. Whether it's a new curriculum, a behavior program, or the PLC process, Implement with IMPACT has the tools teachers need to for effective and seamless school design"--

"As a mathematics teacher, you know engaging students can be a challenge. Students struggling with mathematics may feel under supported in the classroom and easily frustrated, undermining their academic progress. But what if there is a way to keep students engaged in learning mathematics while fostering a sense of belonging? In Common Denominators: Cultivating Engagement and Belonging in Secondary Mathematics, Jennifer A. Lenhardt guides teachers on shaping equitable mathematics classrooms by evaluating the beliefs and practices that result in frustration. With her 33 research-backed strategies and personal stories, teachers can resolve unproductive power dynamics, promote emotional literacy, and create a classroom environment conducive to optimal learning"--

"Quality questions, directed inquiry, and authentic literacy are important tools that enhance your students' comprehension, knowledge, and application of what you teach. In Inquiring Minds Want to Learn: Posing Good Questions to Promote Student Inquiry, Aaron Hansen introduces the Inquiring Minds Framework that has deepened his students' understanding and enriched his classroom environment. With personal anecdotes and end-of-chapter activities to encourage critical thought and reflection, he demonstrates how to frame your questions to foster curiosity, intellectual rigor, and proficiency in your classroom"--

"Educators are worn out. Many have turned to self-care practices, but is this enough to counteract the stresses of the job? Schools need to make operational changes to adequately address the educator burnout crisis. In Triage Your School: A Physician's Guide to Preventing Teacher Burnout, Christopher Jensen demonstrates why previous attempts to resolve educator burnout have failed and how teachers can utilize strategies used in healthcare settings. By rationing energy, negotiating work demands, creating emotional boundaries, and cultivating other essential skills, the demands of the job will no longer exceed their capacity. With five action items, next steps for implementation, and tools for the classroom, Triage Your School encourages teachers and school administrators both to reconnect with their purpose in education while striving for more balance"--

"It is never too early to start talking about racial equity with young children. In Little Learners, Big Hearts: A Teacher's Guide to Nurturing Empathy and Equity in Early Childhood, the authors, informed by the Heart Centered Learning approach, use the principles of HEART+-hope, self-education, acknowledgment, resolution, teaching, and local needs-as a guiding framework to facilitate antiracist education in early childhood. When those whose mission it is to teach, empower, and care for our youngest learners have the tools they need to reflect on and learn about racism, our youngest learners benefit and real, lasting change is possible"--

"When cities across the world entered lockdown and schools abruptly closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers were thrust into uncharted territory. Educator and best-selling author Anthony Muhammad knew then that education would never be the same. In this time post-pandemic, teachers have a window of opportunity to shape education that will impact the profession for generations. How can educators learn from past movements in education to confront the unique challenges facing them today? In The Way Forward: PLC at Workª and the Bright Future of Education, Muhammad explores educational hurdles of the past in the context of present-day concerns and envisions an education system where all schools energetically embrace the PLC at Work process. Both enlightening and motivating, The Way Forward imagines a future of education that will be sure to inspire your work as a teacher in a PLC"--

"Multilingual learners have unique learning needs that must be addressed if they are to thrive. The good news is creating a successful learning environment for multilingual learners is in every teacher's reach! In Coaching for Multilingual Student Success: Intentional Practices to Accelerate Learning and Close Achievement Gaps, author Karen Johannesen Brock illustrates how working with instructional coaches equips teachers to successfully implement high-impact strategies that multilingual learners need. Readers gain tools and practices to design professional learning plans that implement targeted strategies in every classroom with the support of instructional coaches"--

"Education is constantly improving and evolving. With new programs, initiatives, and research emerging each year, teachers feel overwhelmed by high pressure and increasing responsibility. What if the solution isn't to add more but to simplify the process? And what if this could be done collaboratively, so all students receive comparable instruction? In Simplifying the Journey: Six Steps to Schoolwide Collaboration, Consistency, and Clarity in a PLC, Bob Sonju, Maren Powers, and Sheline Miller present the PLC at Work framework in a guide that is straightforward and easy to implement for busy educators. With designated actions and not-to-miss steps for the teacher, school leader, and coach for each of the Critical Questions of a PLC, education professionals can be confident they will achieve results in their work to create equity for all students"--

"Many teachers' journeys begin differently, but there is almost always a moment of wondering, "What have I gotten myself into?" In You're a Teacher Now! What's Next?, authors Tom Hierck and Alex Kajitani take an easily referenced FAQ approach to the seemingly endless swirl of questions facing teachers. With research-backed tools and strategies, the authors address the aspects of teaching that often go unacknowledged. Reading this book will make educators better equipped for the upcoming school year"--

"Successful teaching requires not only pedagogical training but the ability to decipher empirical research and determine an effective course of action. With bountiful research to support different methodologies, how can teachers decide what is best? In Teach Brilliantly: Small Shifts That Lead to Big Gains in Student Learning, James A. Nottingham removes the guesswork by going in depth on five important topics in education: (1) engagement, (2) challenge, (3) feedback, (4) expectation, and (5) equity. His thorough explanations and robust analysis will help educators understand each topic's purpose, learn what to notice, and be mindful about timing in each of these core areas. Abundant with strategies and teeming with insight and practical tools, Teach Brilliantly equips educators to make informed decisions in their teaching to inspire high achievement"--

"Students' primary caregivers hold an important role in their education, so it is essential for educators to establish a sense of community and foundation of trust among parents and guardians. In On the Same Team: Bringing Educators and Underrepresented Families Together, Ari Gerzon-Kessler explains how the Families and Educators Together (FET) approach creates strong family-school partnerships, fosters a culture of recognition and support for underrepresented groups, and establishes an equitable and inclusive community. Informed by current research and the author's experience designing and facilitating over 400 FET meetings, On the Same Team is a useful resource to district leaders aiming to implement the FET framework or to educators hoping to make an impact on underrepresented and underserved families"--

"Substitute teaching is an opportunity to interact with and positively impact children's education without the responsibility of full-time teaching. Far from classroom supervisors, substitute teachers can have solid command over a class while still forming connections with students and advancing classroom content. Kim Bailey and Kristen Nelson's practical guide The Successful Substitute: How to Prepare, Grow, and Flourish as a Guest Teacher prepares substitute teachers for the task, from submitting the initial paperwork to completing a school day from start to finish, with strategies and ideas to ensure the day is both enjoyable and productive. Packed with classroom activities, actionable steps, and insight from current and former substitutes, this guide will position you to tackle the myriad aspects of the role with confidence and ease"--