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It’s an opportunity to join forces with 100 of education’s leading experts to discuss 10 of today’s most critical strands. It’s a conversation your school or district can’t afford to miss. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what other educators are saying:

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21ST Century Skills 4 James A. Bellanca, Ron Brandt, Meg Carnes, William Ferriter,

Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Adam Garry, Alex Gonzalez, Angela Maiers, Rob Mancabelli, Alan November, Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, Meg Ormiston, Kitty Porter� eld, Timothy V. Rasinski, Will Richardson, and Kipp Rogers

Assessment 6 Kim Bailey, Susan Brookhart, Kay Burke, Anne Davies, Sandra Herbst,

Edie Holcomb, Chris Jakicic, Douglas Reeves, and Beth Reynolds

Common Core 8 James A. Bellanca, Diane Briars, Skip Fennell, Robin J. Fogarty,

Timothy D. Kanold, and Brian M. Pete

Instruction 9 Suzie Boss, Carolyn Chapman, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Gayle

Gregory, Martha Kaufeldt, Diane Lapp, Elaine McEwan-Adkins, Allen Mendler, Brian Mendler, Timothy V. Rasinski, Mary Kim Schreck, David A. Sousa, Carol Ann Tomlinson, and Nicole Vagle

Leadership 11 Larry Alper, Richard DuFour, John F. Eller, Sheila A. Eller, David Hyerle,

Timothy D. Kanold, Robert J. Marzano, Dennis Sparks, and Kimberly Williams

Principals 12 Dawn Billings, Diane Briars, Rebecca DuFour, Richard DuFour,

Mardale Dunsworth, Skip Fennell, William Ferriter, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Gayle Gregory, Timothy D. Kanold, Margaret McLaughlin, Jason Ramsden, Kristin Ruedel, Eric Sheninger, David A. Sousa, and Kenneth Williams

Professional Learning Communities 14 Rebecca DuFour, Richard DuFour, Robert Eaker, Cassandra Erkens,

Robin J. Fogarty, Janel Keating, Thomas Many, Nick Myers, Brian M. Pete, Richard Sagor, Perry Soldwedel, Eric Twadell, and Mark Van Clay

Response to Intervention 16 William Bender, Kerry Bollman, Austin Buffum, Kay Burke,

Darlene Crane, Eileen Depka, Catherine Glaude, Tom Hierck, Sara Johnson, Mike Mattos, Donna Walker Tileston, Laura Waller, Chris Weber, and Holly Windram

School Improvement 18 Anne Conzemius, Catherine Glaude, Edie Holcomb, Sharroky Hollie,

Jane A. G. Kise, Laura Lipton, Terry Morganti-Fisher, Anthony Muhammad, Beth Russell, Raymond Smith, Bruce Wellman, and Stephen White

Special Populations 20 Margarita Calderón, Carrie Chapman, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey,

Ricardo García, Margo Gottlieb, Cate Hart Hyatt, Toby Karten, Ricardo LeBlanc-Esparza, Ruby Payne, Carol Rothenberg, and William Roulston

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The Connected EducatorLearning and Leading in a Digital AgeBy Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach and Lani Ritter Hall

Create a connected learning community through social media and rediscover the power of being a learner � rst. After uncovering the theories and research behind the signi� cance of learning through collaboration with other educators, the authors show you how to take advantage of technology to improve your own learning and ultimately the learning of your students. 208 pages

24SCI–BKF478 $29.95ISBN 978-1-935543-17-6

Creating a Digital-Rich ClassroomTeaching & Learning in a Web 2.0 WorldBy Meg Ormiston

Instead of asking students to power down during class, power up your lesson plans with digital tools. Design and deliver lessons in which technology plays an integral role. Engage students in solving real-world problems while staying true to standards-aligned curricula. This book provides a research base and practical strategies for using web 2.0 tools to create engaging lessons that transform and enrich content. 160 pages 24SCI–BKF385 $19.95 ISBN 978-1-935249-87-0

Enriched Learning ProjectsA Practical Pathway to 21st Century SkillsBy James Bellanca

Translate standards-based content into enriched learning projects that build 21st century skills. A valuable tool for teachers, this book uses an enriched learning projects model to develop student skills in communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and global and cross-cultural awareness. It highlights e-tools that enhance projects and presents research-based instructional strategies that engage students. 248 pages 24SCI–BKF296 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-934009-74-1

HabitudesTeaching Learning Habits and Attitudes in 21st Century ClassroomsBy Angela Maiers

Revised Edition You know students need to acquire 21st century skills. But how do you work those skills into the curriculum? Learn how to use the content you already teach to challenge students to think critically, collaborate with others, solve new problems, and adapt to change across new learning contexts. Help students build the seven habitudes—habits of disciplined decisions and speci� c attitudes—they need to succeed. 24SCI–BKF542 $24.95 ISBN 978-1-935542-62-9

Technology has changed the way students access information, make learning connections, and engage in meaningful conversation. Are you harnessing and utilizing its full teaching power? These resources will show you how to combine the work you already believe in with the digital tools that de� ne tomorrow’s learning.

21st Century SkillsRethinking How Students LearnEdited by James Bellanca and Ron Brandt

By John Barell, Linda Darling-Hammond, Chris Dede, Rebecca DuFour, Richard DuFour, Douglas Fisher, Robin Fogarty, Nancy Frey, Howard Gardner, Andy Hargreaves, David W. Johnson, Roger T. Johnson, Ken Kay, Cheryl Lemke, Jay McTighe, Alan November, Bob Pearlman, Brian M. Pete, Douglas Reeves, Will Richardson, and Elliott SeifForeword by Ken Kay

Education luminaries reveal why 21st century skills are necessary, which skills are most important, and how to help schools include them in curriculum and instruction. 408 pages; hardcover 24SCI–BKF389 $34.95 ISBN 978-1-935249-90-0

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Mobile Learning DevicesBy Kipp D. Rogers

Do you share doubts with parents about the use of mobile learning devices (MLDs) in the classroom? Learn exactly what mobile learning is, how to introduce MLDs into your school, and how to ensure that teachers and students use them appropriately to enhance 21st century learning. Logistical implementation tips and examples of effective lesson plans are included. 96 pages; grades K–8 24SCI–BKF445 $19.95 ISBN 978-1-935542-69-8

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Who Owns the Learning?Preparing Students for Success in the Digital AgeBy Alan November

Learn how to harness students’ natural curiosity to develop self-directed learners. Discover how technology allows students to take ownership of their learning, create and share learning tools, and participate in work that is meaningful to them and others. Real-life examples illustrate how every student can become a teacher and a global publisher. The embedded QR codes link to supporting websites. 104 pages

24SCI–BKF437 $19.95ISBN 978-1-935542-57-5

Personal Learning NetworksUsing the Power of Connections to Transform EducationBy Will Richardson and Rob Mancabelli

The Internet connects us in unprecedented ways. To prepare students to � ourish in this new learning world, schools will need to transform themselves in important ways. This book is a road map for any educator thinking about using the web for learning. Build your own learning network, and use learning networks in the classroom and schoolwide to improve student outcomes. 168 pages 24SCI–BKF484 $24.95 ISBN 978-1-935543-27-5

Teaching the iGeneration5 Easy Ways to Introduce Essential Skills With Web 2.0 ToolsBy William M. Ferriter and Adam Garry

Find the natural overlap between the work you already believe in and the digital tools that de� ne tomorrow’s learning. Each chapter introduces an enduring skill: information � uency, persuasion, communication, collaboration, and problem solving. Then, the authors present a digital solution that can be used to enhance traditional skill-based instructional practices. A collection of handouts and supporting materials tailored to each skill and tool type ends each chapter. 256 pages 24SCI–BKF393 $34.95 ISBN 978-1-935249-93-1

Literacy 2.0Reading and Writing in 21st Century ClassroomsBy Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, and Alex Gonzalez

Students in the 21st century still need to develop traditional reading and writing skills, and they must also learn how to use technology for communicating and collaborating in new ways. This book offers speci� c teaching strategies for developing student literacy in using search engines ef� ciently, evaluating information found on websites, avoiding plagiarism, communicating with a wide audience, working collaboratively, and creating multimedia products. 152 pages; grades 6–12

24SCI–BKF373 $24.95ISBN 978-1-935249-80-1

Why Social Media MattersSchool Communication in the Digital AgeBy Kitty Porter� eld and Meg CarnesForeword by Daniel A. Domenech

Why is it so critical that school leaders embrace social media? And when you’re ready to start, what’s the best � rst step? Here’s everything you need to know to begin building a social media platform that nurtures relationships and garners support from your key stakeholders, including step-by-step instructions on how to use three of today’s most popular tools for social media: Twitter, Facebook, and blogs. 24SCI–BKF465 $19.95

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Balanced AssessmentFrom Formative to SummativeBy Kay Burke

Learn how to integrate formative and summative assessments seamlessly into instruction. The research, rationale, strategies, and examples provided in this book will help teachers develop their own repertoire of formative and summative assessments to monitor, grade, and make inferences about a student’s ability to meet standards and curriculum goals. Exercises at the end of each chapter provide opportunities to re� ect and plan action steps. 176 pages

24SCI–BKF272 $24.95ISBN 978-1-934009-52-9

Common Formative Assessment A Toolkit for Professional Learning Communities at WorkTM By Kim Bailey and Chris JakicicForeword by Richard DuFour and Rebecca DuFour

Teams that engage in designing, using, and responding to common formative assessments are more knowledgeable about their own standards, more assessment literate, and able to develop more strategies for helping all students learn. In this conversational guide, the authors offer tools, templates, and protocols to incorporate common formative assessments into the practices of a PLC to monitor and enhance student learning. 144 pages

24SCI–BKF538 $24.95ISBN 978-1-936765-14-0

Elements of GradingA Guide to Effective PracticeBy Douglas Reeves

Bestseller! Learn several strategies for improving grading practices, while examining the common arguments against reform. With this practical guide, you can improve grading to meet four essential criteria—accuracy, fairness, speci� city, timeliness—and also make the process quicker and more ef� cient. Examples, case studies, and opportunities for re� ection facilitate individual and schoolwide examination of grading practices. 152 pages

24SCI–BKF410 $24.95ISBN 978-1-935542-12-4

Grading and LearningPractices That Support Student AchievementBy Susan M. Brookhart

Grades should re� ect and motivate learning. This book is relatable, relevant, and effective in improving educators’ assessment and reporting processes and supporting students’ motivation to learn. Learn how to grade individual assignments and give report card grades that accurately re� ect and clearly communicate student achievement. Clear, concrete examples help translate state standards into curriculum goals. 168 pages

24SCI–BKF457 $24.95ISBN 978-1-935542-84-1

Data-Based Decision MakingBy Edie L. Holcomb

3rd Edition You’re ready to start collecting and utilizing school data, but what data? How exactly will you � nd it, and how will you use it once you have it? This informative resource takes an in-depth look at best data collection practices and guides the elementary school principal on how to reach struggling learners, strengthen instruction, and achieve schoolwide improvement. 120 pages; grades K–5

24SCI–BKF469 $19.95ISBN 978-1-935543-02-2


Discover how strong assessment practices can nurture your students’ appetite to learn with the resources below. From implementing effective assessments that measure students’ performance to creating a balance of formative and summative assessments, you’ll learn how to create systems that are fair, motivating, and meaningful for students and parents.


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Making Classroom Assessment WorkBy Anne Davies

3rd Edition This book combines powerful ideas with practical strategies to implement quality classroom assessment. Use assessment for learning to guide instruction, provide feedback, collect evidence of learning, present evidence of success, and produce accurate standards-based report cards. The framework provides a guide for teachers to follow—from involving students, parents, and community members in the assessment process to evaluating and reporting progress. 136 pages

24SCI–BKF520 $24.95ISBN 978-1-935543-88-6

Leading the Way to Assessment for LearningA Practical GuideBy Anne Davies, Sandra Herbst, and Beth Parrott ReynoldsForeword by Jay McTighe

2nd Edition Designed to support school and system instruction leaders and full of examples of successful assessment practices, this detailed guide offers a practical approach to the challenges of meeting traditional evaluation standards while assessing learning. Understand how to collect and present reliable and valid evidence of learning to stakeholders, and also how to involve learners—both students and adults—in assessment for learning. 184 pages

24SCI–BKF524 $29.95ISBN 978-1-935543-94-7

All books on this page are joint publications with Connections Publishing.Canadian customers: Visit connect2learning.com to order.

Knowing WhatCounts SeriesBy Kathleen Gregory,Caren Cameron, and Anne Davies

2nd Editions Increase engagement, learning, and achievement by involving your students in the process of classroom assessment and evaluation. Not sure how to get started? The Knowing What Counts Series covers everything you need to know. Examples of each step in the process—along with suggested guidelines, self-assessment activities, and answers to your questions—will put you and your students on the fast track to classroom success. 80 pages each

Setting and Using CriteriaForeword by Sandra Herbst

24SCI–BKF510 $17.95ISBN 978-1-935543-73-2

Self-Assessment and Goal SettingForeword by Heidi Andrade

24SCI–BKF514 $17.95ISBN 978-1-935543-76-3

Conferencing and ReportingForeword by Rick Stiggins

24SCI–BKF512 $17.95ISBN 978-1-935543-79-4

Transforming Schools and Systems Using AssessmentA Practical GuideBy Anne Davies, Sandra Herbst, and Beth Parrott ReynoldsForeword by Paul LeMahieu

2nd Edition Research shows that the single most powerful solution to improving education today is quality assessment for learning. Using stories and samples, the authors illustrate the assessment processes that enable leaders to successfully work toward school transformation and identify trouble before it happens. Also featured are practical ideas and tools to support every leader and leadership team to problem solve along the way. 176 pages

24SCI–BKF522 $24.95ISBN 978-1-935543-91-6

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Common Core Mathematicsin a PLC at Work™ SeriesEdited by Timothy D. Kanold

These teacher guides illustrate how to sustain successful implementation of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Discover what students should learn and how they should learn it at each grade level. Comprehensive and research-af� rmed analysis tools and strategies will help you and your collaborative team develop and assess student demonstrations of deep conceptual understanding and procedural � uency.

Available June 2012

Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work™, Leader’s GuideBy Timothy D. Kanold and Matthew R. LarsonForeword by Douglas B. Reeves

24SCI–BKF559 $24.95ISBN 978-1-936765-47-8

Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work™, Grades K–2By Matthew R. Larson, Francis (Skip) Fennell, Thomasenia Lott Adams, Juli K. Dixon, Beth McCord Kobett, and Jonathan A. WrayForeword by Rebecca DuFour

24SCI–BKF566 $29.95ISBN 978-1-936765-97-3

Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work™, Grades 3–5By Matthew R. Larson, Francis (Skip) Fennell, Thomasenia Lott Adams, Juli K. Dixon, Beth McCord Kobett, and Jonathan A. WrayForeword by Rebecca DuFour

24SCI–BKF568 $29.95ISBN 978-1-936764-00-6

Available September 2012 Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work™, Grades 6–8By Diane J. Briars, Harold Asturias, David Foster,and Mardi A. GaleForeword by Thomas W. Many

24SCI–BKF574 $29.95ISBN 978-1-936764-10-5

Available May 2012

Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work™, High SchoolBy Gwendolyn Zimmermann, John A. Carter, Timothy D. Kanold, and Mona ToncheffForeword by Richard DuFour

24SCI–BKF561 $29.95ISBN 978-1-936765-50-8

How to Teach Thinking Skills Within the Common Core7 Key Student Pro� ciencies of the New National StandardsBy James A. Bellanca, Robin J. Fogarty, and Brian M. Pete

Packed with examples and tools, this practical guide prepares teachers across all grade levels and content areas to teach the most critical cognitive skills from the Common Core State Standards. Discover a doable three-phase model of explicit teaching, guided practice in content-based lessons, and authentic application in standards-based performance tasks that will strengthen students’ ability to learn across the curriculum. 24SCI–BKF576 $29.95 ISBN 978-1-936764-07-5

Joint Publications With the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Common Core State Standards ask that you teach less so that students learn more. Do you know which critical mathematical and literacy skills you and your staff should be building lessons and assessments around? From the leading voices of education, these books will help you successfully unwrap, unpack, and implement.

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Collaborative Teacher Literacy Teams, K–6Connecting Professional Growth to Student AchievementBy Elaine K. McEwan-Adkins

With all the different components of literacy, planning and delivering effective literacy instruction can be overwhelming. Explore the work of collaborative literacy teams from their formation to the employment of successful student-focused strategies. Find professional growth units in each chapter that provide educators with the opportunity to discuss key concepts, self-re� ect, and remain focused on student achievement. 232 pages; grades K–6

24SCI–BKF491 $29.95ISBN 978-1-935542-28-5

Bringing Innovation to SchoolEmpowering Students to Thrive in a Changing WorldBy Suzie Boss

Are you preparing a new generation of innovators? Activate your students’ creativity and problem-solving potential with breakthrough learning projects. Across all grades and content areas, student-driven, collaborative projects will teach students how to generate innovative ideas and then put them into action. You’ll take learning to new heights and help students master core content.

24SCI–BKF546 $24.95ISBN 978-1-936765-26-3

Differentiation and the BrainHow Neuroscience Supports the Learner-Friendly ClassroomBy David A. Sousa and Carol Ann Tomlinson

Examine the basic principles of differentiation in light of what current research on educational neuroscience has revealed. This research pool offers information and insights that can help educators decide whether certain curricular, instructional, and assessment choices are likely to be more effective than others. Learn how to implement differentiation so that it achieves the desired result of shared responsibility between teacher and student. 216 pages

24SCI–BKF353 $29.95ISBN 978-1-935249-59-7

Literacy Look-ForsAn Observation Protocol to Guide K–6 Classroom WalkthroughsBy Elaine K. McEwan-Adkins

Through the unique seven-step process outlined in Literacy Look-Fors, administrators and literacy leaders will gain a solid understanding of how to assess and build instructional capacity, overcome roadblocks, develop professional growth opportunities, and create a balanced literacy program. Learn how to identify the look-fors that provide evidence of effective literacy instruction, and bring all students to grade level or well above. 184 pages; grades K–6

24SCI–BKF422 $29.95ISBN 978-1-935542-18-6

Mind, Brain, & EducationNeuroscience Implications for the ClassroomEdited by David A. Sousa

By Daniel Ansari, Joanna A. Christodoulou, Donna Coch, Stanislas Dehaene, Keith Devlin, Marianna D. Eddy, Matthias Faeth, Kurt W. Fischer, John Gabrieli, Mariale M. Hardiman, Katie Heikkinen, Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Tricia O’Loughlin, Michael I. Posner, David A. Sousa, Diane L. Williams, and Judy Willis

Understanding how the brain learns helps teachers do their jobs more effectively. In this book, primary researchers share the latest � ndings in neuroscience, as well as applications, examples, and innovative strategies. 312 pages; hardcover

24SCI–BKF358 $34.95ISBN 978-1-935249-63-4

Are you accessing each of your students’ individual strengths, growing from their many differences, and tending to their unique learning needs? Drawn from a rich body of research, the instructional practices ahead can be implemented systemwide to ensure consistently high levels of teaching and learning for all.

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Power StrugglesSuccessful Techniques for Educators By Allen N. Mendler and Brian D. Mendler

2nd Edition It’s every educator’s worst fear: losing control of the classroom. Regain the focus of challenging and resistant students with this practical resource on classroom management, discipline, and motivation. The dedicated authors re-examine the root causes of student misbehavior and offer a range of easy-to-implement instructions and activities—along with real-world stories of these strategies in action—to prevent and defuse future disruptive classroom moments. 96 pages

24SCI–BKF480 $17.95ISBN 978-1-935543-20-6

Teaching Students to Read Like Detectives Comprehending, Analyzing, and Discussing TextBy Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Diane Lapp

Prompt students to become the sophisticated readers, writers, and thinkers they need to be to achieve higher learning. The authors explore the important relationship between text, learner, and learning. With an array of methods and assignments to establish critical literacy in a discussion-based and re� ective classroom, you’ll encourage students to � nd meaning and cultivate thinking from even the most challenging expository texts. 176 pages

24SCI–BKF499 $24.95ISBN 978-1-935543-52-7

Think Big, Start SmallHow to Differentiate Instruction in a Brain-Friendly ClassroomBy Gayle Gregory and Martha Kaufeldt

You no longer have to be a neuroscientist to understand how your students absorb knowledge. This easy-to-comprehend guide pares down the vast � eld of neuroscience and covers the brain basics that affect your classroom the most—attention, memory, emotions, and stress. With a variety of simple brain-compatible strategies, you’ll see a measurable difference in your differentiated classrooms. 168 pages

24SCI–BKF471 $24.95ISBN 978-1-935543-06-0

You’ve Got to Reach Them to Teach Them Hard Facts About the Soft Skills of Student EngagementBy Mary Kim Schreck

Navigate the hot topic of student engagement with a true expert. The author explores the many factors involved in bringing out the best in students, such as relationships, emotions, environment, and expectations. Become empowered to demand an authentic joy for learning in your classroom. Real-life notes from the � eld, detailed discussions, practical strategies, and space for re� ection complete this essential guide to student engagement. 232 pages

24SCI–BKF404 $29.95ISBN 978-1-935542-05-6

Motivating Students25 Strategies to Light the Fire of EngagementBy Carolyn Chapman and Nicole Vagle

Learn why students disengage and how to motivate them to achieve success with a � ve-step framework. Research-based strategies and fun activities show how to instill a lasting love of learning in students of any age. Classroom tips and troubleshooting advice for common motivation problems prepare readers for the real-world ups and downs of motivating students. 240 pages

24SCI–BKF371 $29.95ISBN 978-1-935249-78-8

Rebuilding the FoundationEffective Reading Instruction for 21st Century LiteracyEdited by Timothy V. Rasinski

By Peter Af� erbach, Richard L. Allington, Rita M. Bean, Donald R. Bear, Camille L. Z. Blachowicz, Ruth Culham, Patricia M. Cunningham, Peter J. Fisher, Linda B. Gambrell, James V. Hoffman, Lesley Mandel Morrow, Maureen McLaughlin, Maryann Mraz, P. David Pearson, Timothy V. Rasinski, Timothy Shanahan, William H. Teale, Shane Templeton, Richard T. Vacca, Susan Watts-Taffe, and Junko Yokota

This book presents a deep and thoughtful conversation about what is meant by effective reading instruction for all students. 352 pages; hardcover 24SCI–BKF399 $34.95 ISBN 978-1-935542-00-1

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Developing Connective LeadershipSuccesses With Thinking Maps®

By Larry Alper, Kimberly Williams, and David Hyerle

Thinking Maps® place the value of thinking, feeling, and having multiple frames of reference at the heart of school practices and identity. Explore leadership from the inside out, and de� ne a visual language for thinking. Examine personal re� ectiveness, interpersonal interactions, schoolwide change processes, and more—all to bring you back to leading connectively and collaboratively. 168 pages

24SCI–BKF367 $24.95ISBN 978-1-935249-72-6

Thinking Maps® is a registered trademark of Thinking Maps, Inc. The trademark has been used with permission.

The Five Disciplines of PLC LeadersBy Timothy D. KanoldForeword by Richard DuFour

Outstanding leadership in a professional learning community requires practice and patience. Simply trying harder will not yield results; leaders must proactively train to get better at the skills that matter. This book offers a framework to focus time, energy, and effort on � ve key disciplines. Included are re� ection exercises to help readers � nd their own path toward effective PLC leadership. 210 pages

24SCI–BKF495 $29.95ISBN 978-1-935543-42-8

Leadership 180Daily Meditations on School LeadershipBy Dennis Sparks

Get your daily dose of empowerment with 180 meditations perfect for busy leaders. These short re� ections contain a quote, discussion on the meaning, and � nal translation into a powerful “Today I will…” statement that integrates the re� ection into daily practice. The meditations can be read in any order. An index of quotes makes it easy to reference sources. 208 pages

24SCI–BKF375 $24.95ISBN 978-1-935249-82-5

Leaders of LearningHow District, School, and Classroom Leaders Improve Student AchievementBy Richard DuFour and Robert J. Marzano

Bestseller! For many years, the authors have been fellow travelers on the journey to help educators improve their schools. Their � rst coauthored book focuses on district leadership, principal leadership, and team leadership and addresses how individual teachers can be most effective in leading students—by learning with colleagues how to implement the most promising pedagogy in their classrooms. 248 pages

24SCI–BKF455 $24.95ISBN 978-1-935542-66-7

Working With Dif� cult & Resistant StaffBy John F. Eller and Sheila A. Eller

To move forward in the school-improvement process, school leaders must address the behaviors of dif� cult and resistant staff members while sending the message that a few people cannot halt change. This book will help school leaders understand how to prevent and address negative behaviors to ensure positive school change. 144 pages

24SCI–BKF407 $24.95ISBN 978-1-935542-07-0

In a time when education is evolving at an unprecedented rate, leadership matters more than ever. Here you’ll � nd the most progressive resources on how to re� ne your own leadership practices and how to build effective leadership at every level of the school and district.


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Creating Physical & Emotional Security in Schools By Kenneth C. Williams

2nd Edition This short text offers strategies for building a safe, supportive school where learning can � ourish. Learn steps to nurture healthy relationships with students, families, and community members. Discover ways to empower teachers through observation, communication, and collaboration. Blending research and real-world examples, the author shows why high expectations are essential and how to address behavior, con� ict, and crisis management issues.

24SCI–BKF451 $19.95ISBN 978-1-935542-78-0

Communicating & Connecting With Social MediaBy William M. Ferriter, Jason T. Ramsden, and Eric C. Sheninger

Social media holds great potential bene� ts for schools reaching out to our communities, preparing our teachers, and connecting with our kids. In this short text, the authors examine how enterprising schools are using social media tools to provide customized professional development for teachers and to transform communication practices with staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders. 104 pages

24SCI–BKF474 $19.95ISBN 978-1-935249-54-2

Effective Program EvaluationBy Mardale Dunsworth and Dawn Billings

2nd Edition Educators are increasingly coming to realize the importance of making decisions based on reliable, accurate data. This short guide provides a blueprint for evaluating academic programs, practices, or strategies within a simple, effective framework. It includes a step-by-step walkthrough of the program evaluation cycle and an appendix that explains vital concepts and vocabulary in accessible language. 96 pages

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The School Leader’s Guide to English LearnersBy Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey

English learners face not only the challenge of learning English, but also learning in English. How, then, do you set reasonable expectations for developing pro� ciency? School leaders will � nd the answers inside, including how to assess the individual needs of ELs, how to create a quality instructional program, and how to evaluate performance. Each chapter offers reliable, research-based ways to implement solutions you can count on. 96 pages

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The School Leader’s Guide to Professional Learning Communities at WorkTM

By Richard DuFour and Rebecca DuFour

Are you a K–8 principal ready to implement the PLC at WorkTM process? Two experienced practitioners show you how to explore the critical components needed to lay the foundation of a PLC, including how to develop a structure that supports collaborative teams, how to focus on effective monitoring strategies, how to re� ect on your communication effectiveness, and more. 120 pages

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The nature of the principalship has changed in recent years to include an increased focus on the principal as the instructional leader. In an already endless list of responsibilities and priorities, how do you add this role to the mix? Each of these laser-focused resources will catch you up quickly on the instructional practices you need to know in the time you have to read them.


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The School Leader’s Guide to Special EducationBy Margaret J. McLaughlin and Kristin Ruedel

3rd Edition Special education is often a confusing and expensive consideration of running a school. You have IEPs and BIPs in place, but are they really working? Find a refresher on the key legal rights of students with disabilities, along with methods for designing and implementing IEPs and BIPs that work, approaches to creating effective instruction and assessment practices, and opportunities for inclusion in the general education classroom. 112 pages

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What Principals Need to Know About the Basics of Creating Brain-Compatible ClassroomsBy David A. Sousa

Understand the basics for creating brain-compatible classrooms with this brief, accessible guide customized for principals. Explore an overview of educational neuroscience designed to help principals construct meaningful professional development that enhances teachers’ knowledge and skills about brain-compatible learning. The author guides principals from the basics of brain structure through applications of educational neuroscience to build productive and successful brain-compatible classrooms. 120 pages

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What Principals Need to Know About Teaching and Learning MathematicsBy Timothy D. Kanold, Diane J. Briars, and Francis (Skip) Fennell

Ensure a challenging mathematics experience for every learner, every day. This must-have resource offers support and encouragement for improved mathematics achievement across every grade level of your school. With an emphasis on Principles and Standards for School Mathematics and Common Core State Standards, this book covers the importance of mathematics content, learning and instruction, and mathematics assessment. 136 pages

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What Principals Need to Know About Differentiated Instruction By Gayle Gregory

2nd Edition Promote teaching strategies that meet the learning needs of all students, including students with special needs, gifted learners, students with attention de� cit disorder, and English learners. This quick read explores the impact of brain function and learning styles, de� nes differentiation, and outlines conditions for successful implementation. The author examines implicationsfor curriculum and assessment design, classroom management,and leadership.

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In order for a professional learning community to achieve its full potential, all levels districtwide must align around the three big ideas: ensuring a focus on learning, building a collaborative culture, and establishing a results orientation. This book breaks down the complex process of aligning the work of central of� ce staff, building leadership, and teachers to increase student achievement. 168 pages

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Collaborative Action Research for Professional Learning CommunitiesBy Richard Sagor

Constant, high-quality collaborative inquiry sustains PLCs. Become disciplined and deliberative with data as you design and implement program improvements to enhance student learning. This book delves into the � ve habits of inquiry that contribute to professional learning. Get to know them and the action research process they represent. Detailed steps show you how to accomplish collaborative action research that drives continuous improvement. 176 pages

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Every School, Every Team, Every ClassroomDistrict Leadership for Growing Professional Learning Communities at Work™By Robert Eaker and Janel Keating

The PLC journey begins by articulating a moral purpose: a dedication to ensuring that every student learns. Using many examples and reproducible tools, the authors explain the need to focus on creating simultaneous top-down and bottom-up leadership to align district- and school-level policies and procedures. Learn how to grow PLCs by providing direction and encouraging innovation at every level of the district. 240 pages

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Getting District ResultsA Case Study in ImplementingPLCs at Work™

By Nicholas Jay MyersForeword by Richard DuFour

Discover how the largest elementary school district in Illinois became a � ourishing professional learning community. You’ll walk through each step of the PLC journey to learn how the district approached the most vital components of a successful PLC, such as building shared knowledge, forming collaborative teams, and setting priorities. Reduce your own trial and error by using their lessons learned as a road map toward long-lasting change.

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Leading by DesignAn Action Framework for PLC at Work™ LeadersBy Cassandra Erkens and Eric Twadell

Foreword by Richard DuFour

By focusing on what students learn rather than what they are taught, schools can rede� ne their mission and begin the transition to a professional learning community. After interviewing and observing principals, administrators, and teachers, the authors identify seven leadership practices that effective PLC leaders share, along with the techniques that have led them to sustainable success. 216 pages

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Whether you’re just beginning to build the powerful framework of a PLC or you need advanced insights on deep implementation, these tried-and-true tools will support you along the way. Develop productive and sustainable teams, determine best practices common to successful PLCs, examine differentiated instruction from a PLC perspective, and so much more.

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Learning by DoingA Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work™By Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, Robert Eaker, and Thomas Many

Bestseller! 2nd Edition Through continuous work with educators, the authors have created a more powerful, practical resource for moving forward in the PLC process. Like the � rst edition, the second edition of Learning by Doing is an action guide for closing the knowing-doing gap and transforming schools into PLCs. It also includes seven major additions that equip educators with essential tools for confronting challenges. 296 pages

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Supporting Differentiated InstructionA Professional LearningCommunities ApproachBy Robin J. Fogarty and Brian M. PeteForeword by Jay McTighe

Examine how PLCs provide the decision-making platform for the rigorous work of differentiated classroom instruction. A practical guide to implementing differentiation in the classroom, this book offers a road map to effective teaching that responds to diverse learning needs. Takeaway objectives at the beginning of each chapter guide discussion, and each chapter ends with action options of highly interactive strategies. 200 pages

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Understand why RTI is so important and how to achieve successful implementation in your school. Get a clear understanding of poverty and culture, and learn how RTI can close achievement gaps related to these issues. Examine the critical planning phase of RTI, and preview common pitfalls of implementation. 168 pages

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How RTI Worksin Secondary SchoolsBuilding a Framework for SuccessBy Holly Windram, Kerry Bollman, and Sara Johnson

Focusing on the unique response to intervention challenges faced by those working in a secondary school—including larger student and educator populations, curriculum specializations, a growing achievement gap, and more—the authors outline three imperative components of a successful RTI program and then provide action steps and examples illustrating how each component should surface within the different RTI tiers. 240 page; grades 6–12

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RTI & Differentiated Reading in the K–8 ClassroomBy William N. Bender and Laura Waller

Make the transition from traditional, whole-group reading instruction to the 21st century classroom by integrating three innovations that will dramatically improve elementary reading instruction: RTI, differentiated instruction, and technology. Detailed explanations, helpful case studies, and recommendations of current technologies bring these ideas to life. 208 pages; grades K–8

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Pyramid of Behavior InterventionsSeven Keys to a PositiveLearning EnvironmentBy Tom Hierck, Charlie Coleman, and Chris Weber

Students thrive when educators commit to proactively meeting their behavioral as well as academic needs. This book will help teachers and school leaders transform the research on behavior, response to intervention, and professional learning communities into practical strategies they can use to create a school culture and classroom climates in which learning is primed to occur. 132 pages

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RTI in MathPractical Guidelines for Elementary TeachersBy William N. Bender and Darlene Crane

This map of the RTI process offers an overview of research, detailed guidance through each stage of implementation, tools for teacher re� ection and growth, and discussion of support strategies beyond the classroom. The authors analyze a variety of common student dif� culties in elementary math and apply a three-tier RTI model to the general education classroom. 216 pages; grades K–5

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RTI in Middle and High SchoolsBy William N. Bender

Perhaps more than any other single initiative, response to intervention is likely to restructure how middle and high school teachers teach in a very profound way. This timely and targeted resource discusses the innovations of RTI, differentiated instruction, and instructional technologies. Based on numerous real-world case studies, this book explores solutions for the complex challenges the RTI implementation process brings. 248 pages; grades 6–12

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Simplifying Response to InterventionFour Essential Guiding PrinciplesBy Austin Buffum, Mike Mattos, and Chris Weber

The sequel to Pyramid Response to Intervention advocates that a successful RTI model begins by asking the right questions to create a fundamentally effective learning environment for every student. RTI is not a series of implementation steps, but rather a way of thinking. Understand why bureaucratic, paperwork-heavy, compliance-oriented, test-score-driven approaches fail. Then, learn how to create a focused RTI model that works. 232 pages

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Using Formative Assessment in the RTI FrameworkBy Kay Burke and Eileen Depka

RTI and formative assessment have the potential to positively impact student achievement. Understand the basics of RTI and its connection to formative assessment and base instructional decisions on the results of effective formative assessment practices. Learn how to adjust instruction to increase levels of student understanding and achievement with the information, tools, and techniques presented in this practical guide. 144 pages

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When Students Fail to LearnProtocols for a Schoolwide ResponseBy Catherine Glaude

Creating learning communities where all educators are focused on student results requires new ways of learning together. Educators must work together to build a common language and a clear understanding of the results of formative assessment and design new ways to improve teaching practices. This book looks at practical and speci� c ways to use protocols to prompt and support new habits of working together in collaborative teams. 112 pages

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Build a collaborative coaching culture that ensures all adults learn through activities that keep the team focused on student learning. This practical resource provides activities designed to meet a wide variety of needs so you can choose the ones that � t your leadership style, the learning styles of team members, and the particular needs of the school. 232 pages

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Data DynamicsAligning Teacher Team, School, & District EffortsBy Edie L. Holcomb

How is your school data performing for you? Examine the ways your school can better use student achievement data, nonacademic student data, staff data, and parent/community data to identify areas for improvement. This book will help administrators and leaders with school-improvement planning and implementation, and teachers will � nd that good data can be used to plan instruction and monitor and motivate students. 224 pages

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Got Data? Now What?Creating and Leading Cultures of Inquiry By Laura Lipton and Bruce Wellman

Explore three de� ning challenges that school teams face when gathering, interpreting, and utilizing school data. Complete with survey questions for ef� cient data collection, group work structures, strategies, and tools—along with essential de� nitions and descriptions of data types—this compelling guide will help you confront data obstacles and turn struggling committees into powerful communities of learners. 144 pages

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More Than a SMART GoalStaying Focused on Student Learning By Anne E. Conzemius and Terry Morganti-Fisher

Setting data-informed, high-priority SMART goals is a critical step in school improvement that is widely acknowledged. However, goals themselves don’t drive improvement; they must be aligned to the school-improvement process, curriculum, instruction, assessment practices, mandates, and professional development. Understand how to properly use the SMART goal process to effect change and achieve real school improvement. 160 pages

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Protocols for Professional Learning ConversationsCultivating the Art and DisciplineBy Catherine Glaude

Collegial conversations focused on improving student learning may be the most powerful professional development an educator will experience. Examine four collections of protocols to support professional learning conversations, and use them with your colleagues or with students in the classroom. Detailed directions ensure learning teams know what to do and when to do it, and how to get the results they want. 96 pages

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School improvement begins with self-examination and honest dialogue about socialization, bias, discrimination, and cultural insensitivity. The authors acknowledge both the structural and sociological issues that contribute to low-performing schools and offer multiple tools and strategies to assess and improve classroom management, increase literacy, establish academic vocabulary, and contribute to a healthier school culture. 176 pages

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Boys in PovertyA Framework for Understanding DropoutBy Ruby K. Payne and Paul D. SlocumbForeword by Michael Gurian

Examine the risk factors for dropout among males living in poverty, especially generational poverty. Explore personal, community, and school system issues, including family dysfunction, disability, poor teaching, punitive discipline, and absence of differentiated instruction. Offering speci� c interventions, the book focuses on boys’ physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development and the unique problems of sensitive, gay, gifted, ADHD, and postadolescent males. 160 pages

24SCI–BKF383 $24.95ISBN 978-1-935542-22-3

Breaking the Poverty BarrierChanging Student Lives With Passion, Perseverance, and Performance By Ricardo LeBlanc-Esparza and William S. Roulston

Strong leadership, parent involvement, mentoring, data-based intervention, and high expectations are known factors in student success, but what do they really look like in practice—and are they as powerful as research says? This book illustrates the speci� c strategies and critical steps that transformed a school beset with poverty and shockingly low pro� ciency into a National Showcase School.216 pages

24SCI–BKF476 $29.95ISBN 978-1-935543-14-5

Common Language Assessment for English LearnersBy Margo Gottlieb

Learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate common language assessments for your English learners. With this step-by-step guide, teachers, school leaders, and administrators will � nd organizing principles, lead questions, and action steps all directing you toward collaborative assessment. Yield meaningful information for and about EL learning preferences, build student self-assessment, and inform your instructional decision making based on reliable results. 192 pages

24SCI–BKF352 $29.95ISBN 978-1-935249-57-3

Critical Conversations in Co-TeachingA Problem-Solving ApproachBy Carrie Chapman and Cate Hart Hyatt

In this practitioner’s guide to building a quality collaborative relationship through critical conversations, the authors explain three co-teaching models and how co-teaching � ts within school-improvement initiatives. Next, they present the critical conversations framework designed to foster dramatic improvements in the way educators communicate with their colleagues. The authors use practical examples and real-life stories to show how co-teaching strategies make a positive difference for students. 176 pages

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Breaking ThroughEffective Instruction & Assessment for Reaching English LearnersEdited by Margarita Calderón

By Barbara D. Acosta, Laura Alvarez, Kristina Anstrom, Margarita Calderón, Sarah Capitelli, Jim Cummins, Claude Goldenberg, Joel Gómez, Margo Gottlieb, Elena Izquierdo, Okhee Lee, Liliana Minaya-Rowe, Alba A. Ortiz, Charlene Rivera, Robert E. Slavin, Maria N. Trejo, and Guadalupe Valdés

Utilizing research and � eld studies, this book outlines a whole-school approach to helping English learners achieve. Discover how integrating language, literacy, and subject matter instruction leads to greater success for this growing student population. Hardcover

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Implementing RTI With English LearnersBy Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Carol Rothenberg

Learn why response to intervention is the ideal framework for supporting English learners. Find clear guidelines for distinguishing between lack of language pro� ciency and learning disability. Follow the application and effectiveness of RTI through the stories of four representative students of varying ages, nationalities, and language pro� ciency levels. Throughout the book, the authors illustrate the bene� ts of implementing RTI in a professional learning community. 160 pages

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Inclusion Strategies & InterventionsBy Toby J. Karten

Inclusion means more than just preparing students to pass standardized tests and increasing academic levels. In inclusive classrooms, students with special educational needs are treated as integral members of the general education environment. Gain strategies to offer the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral bene� ts that allow all students to achieve their highest potential. 208 pages

24SCI–BKF381 $29.95ISBN 978-1-935543-23-7

Teaching for DiversityA Guide to Greater UnderstandingBy Ricardo L. García

3rd Edition Explore the demographic shifts in American life and schools throughout the late 20th and early 21st centuries, and examine the impact of these shifts on education. This book provides a powerful theoretical framework for thinking about and fostering acceptance of diversity and difference. Utilizing a combination of theory and concrete examples, the author constructs a vision of schools as the foundation for an inclusive, democratic society. 216 pages

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Teaching Reading & Comprehension to English Learners, K–5By Margarita Calderón

As more English learners enroll in school each year, teachers and administrators are concerned with the large gap in reading and academic standing between ELs and students performing at grade level. This book addresses the language, literacy, and content instructional needs of ELs and frames quality instruction within effective schooling structures and the implementation of RTI.176 pages; grades K–5

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21st Century Skills .........................................................................4AAligning School Districts as PLCs ................................................14BBalanced Assessment ....................................................................6Boys in Poverty ............................................................................20Breaking the Poverty Barrier .......................................................20Breaking Through ........................................................................20Bringing Innovation to School .......................................................9CClosing the RTI Gap ....................................................................16Collaborative Action Research for Professional Learning Communities ...........................................................14Collaborative Teacher Literacy Teams, K–6 ....................................9Common Core Mathematics in a PLC at Work™ Series .................8Common Formative Assessment ...................................................6Common Language Assessment for English Learners .................20Communicating & Connecting With Social Media .......................12Conferencing and Reporting .........................................................7Connected Educator, The ...............................................................4Creating a Coaching Culture for Professional Learning Communities ...........................................................18Creating a Digital-Rich Classroom .................................................4Creating Physical & Emotional Security in Schools ......................12Critical Conversations in Co-Teaching .........................................20D–EData-Based Decision Making ........................................................6Data Dynamics ............................................................................18Developing Connective Leadership .............................................11Differentiation and the Brain ........................................................9Effective Program Evaluation ......................................................12Elements of Grading .....................................................................6Enriched Learning Projects ............................................................4Every School, Every Team, Every Classroom ................................14F–GFive Disciplines of PLC Leaders, The .............................................11Getting District Results ...............................................................14Got Data? Now What? ................................................................18Grading and Learning ...................................................................6H–IHabitudes ......................................................................................4How RTI Works in Secondary Schools ..........................................16How to Teach Thinking Skills Within the Common Core ................8Implementing RTI With English Learners .....................................21Inclusion Strategies & Interventions ............................................21K–LKnowing What Counts Series ........................................................7Leadership 180 ............................................................................11Leaders of Learning .....................................................................11Leading by Design .......................................................................14Leading the Way to Assessment for Learning ................................7Learning by Doing .......................................................................15Literacy 2.0 ...................................................................................5Literacy Look-Fors .........................................................................9MMaking Classroom Assessment Work ............................................7Mind, Brain, & Education ..............................................................9Mobile Learning Devices ...............................................................5More Than a SMART Goal ...........................................................18Motivating Students ....................................................................10P–RPersonal Learning Networks .........................................................5Power Struggles ..........................................................................10Protocols for Professional Learning Conversations .....................18Pyramid of Behavior Interventions ..............................................16Rebuilding the Foundation ..........................................................10RTI & Differentiated Reading in the K–8 Classroom ....................16RTI in Math .................................................................................16RTI in Middle and High Schools ...................................................17SSchool Improvement for the Next Generation .............................19School Leader’s Guide to English Learners, The ...........................12School Leader’s Guide to Professional Learning Communities at Work™, The ....................................12 School Leader’s Guide to Special Education, The .........................13Self-Assessment and Goal Setting .................................................7Setting and Using Criteria .............................................................7Simplifying Response to Intervention ..........................................17Supporting Differentiated Instruction ..........................................15TTeaching for Diversity ..................................................................21Teaching Reading & Comprehension to English Learners, K–5 ....21Teaching Students to Read Like Detectives .................................10Teaching the iGeneration ..............................................................5Think Big, Start Small ..................................................................10Transforming Schools and Systems Using Assessment ..................7U–YUsing Formative Assessment in the RTI Framework ....................17What Principals Need to Know About Differentiated Instruction .......................................................13What Principals Need to Know About Teaching and Learning Mathematics ......................................13 What Principals Need to Know About the Basics of Creating Brain-Compatible Classrooms .............................13When Students Fail to Learn .......................................................17Who Owns the Learning? ..............................................................5Why Social Media Matters ............................................................5Will to Lead, the Skill to Teach, The .............................................19Working With Dif�cult & Resistant Staff .....................................11You’ve Got to Reach Them to Teach Them ...................................10

AAcosta, Barbara D. ...................................................................... 20Af�erbach, Peter ........................................................................ 10Alper, Larry ................................................................................. 11Alvarez, Laura ............................................................................ 20Ansari, Daniel ............................................................................... 9Anstrom, Kristina ....................................................................... 20Asturias, Harold ............................................................................ 8BBailey, Kim ................................................................................... 6Barell, John .................................................................................. 4Bear, Donald R. ........................................................................... 10Bellanca, James A. ................................................................... 4 , 8Bender, William N. ................................................................ 16, 17Billings, Dawn ............................................................................ 12Blachowicz, Camille L. Z. ............................................................ 10Bollman, Kerry ............................................................................ 16Boss, Suzie ................................................................................... 9Brandt, Ron .................................................................................. 4Briars, Diane J. ........................................................................ 8, 13Brookhart, Susan M. ..................................................................... 6Buffum, Austin ........................................................................... 17Burke, Kay .............................................................................. 6, 17CCalderón, Margarita ............................................................. 20, 21Cameron, Caren ........................................................................... 7Capitelli, Sarah ........................................................................... 20Carnes, Meg ................................................................................. 5Carter, John A. .............................................................................. 8Chapman, Carolyn ...................................................................... 10Chapman, Carrie ........................................................................ 20Christodoulou, Joanna A. ............................................................. 9Coch, Donna ................................................................................. 9Coleman, Charlie ........................................................................ 16Conzemius, Anne E. .................................................................... 18Crane, Darlene ........................................................................... 16Culham, Ruth ............................................................................. 10Cummins, Jim ............................................................................. 20Cunningham, Patricia M. ............................................................ 10DDarling-Hammond, Linda ............................................................. 4Davies, Anne ................................................................................ 7Dede, Chris ................................................................................... 4Dehaene, Stanislas ....................................................................... 9Depka, Eileen ............................................................................. 17Devlin, Keith ................................................................................. 9Dixon, Juli K. ................................................................................ 8DuFour, Rebecca ............................................................... 4, 12, 15DuFour, Richard ...........................................................4, 11, 12, 15Dunsworth, Mardale .................................................................. 12E–FEaker, Robert ........................................................................ 14, 15Eddy, Marianna D. ........................................................................ 9Eller, John F. ................................................................................ 11Eller, Sheila A. ............................................................................. 11Erkens, Cassandra ...................................................................... 14Faeth, Matthias ............................................................................ 9Fennell, Francis (Skip) ............................................................. 8, 13Ferriter, William M. ................................................................. 5, 12Fischer, Kurt W. ............................................................................. 9Fisher, Douglas ........................................................4, 5, 10, 12, 21Fisher, Peter J. ............................................................................. 10Fogarty, Robin J. ................................................................. 4, 8, 15Foster, David ................................................................................. 8Frey, Nancy ..............................................................4, 5, 10, 12, 21GGabrieli, John ............................................................................... 9Gale, Mardi A. .............................................................................. 8Gambrell, Linda B. ...................................................................... 10García, Ricardo L. ....................................................................... 21Gardner, Howard .......................................................................... 4Garry, Adam ................................................................................. 5Glaude, Catherine ................................................................ 17, 18Goldenberg, Claude ................................................................... 20Gómez, Joel ................................................................................ 20Gonzalez, Alex ............................................................................. 5Gottlieb, Margo .......................................................................... 20Gregory, Gayle ...................................................................... 10, 13Gregory, Kathleen ........................................................................ 7HHardiman, Mariale M. .................................................................. 9Hargreaves, Andy ......................................................................... 4Hart Hyatt, Cate ......................................................................... 20Heikkinen, Katie ........................................................................... 9Herbst, Sandra .............................................................................. 7Hierck, Tom ................................................................................. 16Hoffman, James V. ...................................................................... 10Holcomb, Edie L. ..................................................................... 6, 18Hollie, Sharroky .......................................................................... 19Hyerle, David .............................................................................. 11I–JImmordino-Yang, Mary Helen ...................................................... 9Izquierdo, Elena .......................................................................... 20Jakicic, Chris ................................................................................. 6Johnson, David W. ........................................................................ 4Johnson, Roger T. .......................................................................... 4Johnson, Sara ............................................................................. 16

KKanold, Timothy D. ........................................................... 8, 11, 13Karten, Toby J. ............................................................................ 21Kaufeldt, Martha ........................................................................ 10Kay, Ken ....................................................................................... 4Keating, Janel ............................................................................. 14Kise, Jane A. G. ........................................................................... 18LLapp, Diane ................................................................................ 10Larson, Matthew R. ...................................................................... 8LeBlanc-Esparza, Ricardo ........................................................... 20Lee, Okhee ................................................................................. 20Lemke, Cheryl ............................................................................... 4Lipton, Laura .............................................................................. 18Lott Adams, Thomasenia .............................................................. 8MMaiers, Angela ............................................................................. 4Mancabelli, Rob ........................................................................... 5Mandel Morrow, Lesley .............................................................. 10Many, Thomas W. ................................................................. 14, 15Marzano, Robert J. ..................................................................... 11Mattos, Mike .............................................................................. 17McCord Kobett, Beth .................................................................... 8McEwan-Adkins, Elaine K. ............................................................ 9McLaughlin, Margaret J. ............................................................. 13McLaughlin, Maureen ................................................................ 10McTighe, Jay ................................................................................. 4Mendler, Allen N. ........................................................................ 10Mendler, Brian D. ........................................................................ 10Minaya-Rowe, Liliana ................................................................. 20Morganti-Fisher, Terry ................................................................. 18Mraz, Maryann ........................................................................... 10Muhammad, Anthony ................................................................ 19Myers, Nicholas Jay .................................................................... 14N–PNovember, Alan ........................................................................ 4, 5Nussbaum-Beach, Sheryl .............................................................. 4O’Loughlin, Tricia .......................................................................... 9Ormiston, Meg ............................................................................. 4Ortiz, Alba A. .............................................................................. 20Parrott Reynolds, Beth .................................................................. 7Payne, Ruby K. ............................................................................ 20Pearlman, Bob .............................................................................. 4Pearson, P. David ........................................................................ 10Pete, Brian M. ..................................................................... 4, 8, 15Porter�eld, Kitty ........................................................................... 5Posner, Michael I. ......................................................................... 9RRamsden, Jason T. ...................................................................... 12Rasinski, Timothy V. .................................................................... 10Reeves, Douglas ....................................................................... 4, 6Richardson, Will ....................................................................... 4, 5Ritter Hall, Lani ............................................................................ 4Rivera, Charlene ......................................................................... 20Rogers, Kipp D. ............................................................................. 5Rothenberg, Carol ...................................................................... 21Roulston, William S. .................................................................... 20Ruedel, Kristin ............................................................................ 13Russell, Beth ............................................................................... 18SSagor, Richard ............................................................................ 14Schreck, Mary Kim ..................................................................... 10Seif, Elliott .................................................................................... 4Sheninger, Eric C. ........................................................................ 12Slavin, Robert E. ......................................................................... 20Slocumb, Paul D. ......................................................................... 20Smith, Raymond L. ..................................................................... 19Soldwedel, Perry ......................................................................... 14Sousa, David A. ...................................................................... 9, 13Sparks, Dennis ............................................................................ 11TTeale, William H. ......................................................................... 10Templeton, Shane ....................................................................... 10Tomlinson, Carol Ann ................................................................... 9Toncheff, Mona ............................................................................ 8Trejo, Maria N. ............................................................................ 20Twadell, Eric ............................................................................... 14U–VVacca, Richard T. ........................................................................ 10Vagle, Nicole .............................................................................. 10Valdés, Guadalupe ..................................................................... 20Van Clay, Mark ........................................................................... 14W–ZWalker Tileston, Donna .............................................................. 16Waller, Laura .............................................................................. 16Watts-Taffe, Susan ...................................................................... 10Weber, Chris ......................................................................... 16, 17Wellman, Bruce .......................................................................... 18White, Stephen ........................................................................... 19Williams, Diane L. ......................................................................... 9Williams, Kenneth C. .................................................................. 12Williams, Kimberly ...................................................................... 11Willis, Judy ................................................................................... 9Windram, Holly .......................................................................... 16Wray, Jonathan A. ........................................................................ 8Yokota, Junko ............................................................................. 10Zimmermann, Gwendolyn ............................................................ 8

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