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Discover how to be a successful school leader and manager! Exploring 15 vital topics, as well as offering strategies and examples, Jane L. Sigford demonstrates how effective schools are a marriage of management and leadership. Organized into three... Lire la suite

Create unit plans that will empower your EL students In this supremely practical book, award-winning principal Ruth Swinney and college professor Patricia Velasco focus on the careful planning needed to develop the academic language of all students.... Lire la suite

"This timely book includes perfectly sequenced, content-enriched, practical lessons that will enhance any anti-bullying effort. The student-focused activities will facilitate and maintain learning of important anti-bullying concepts that can never... Lire la suite

Praise for the First Edition: "Creighton's descriptions of the applicability and helpfulness of statistics for educators is especially strong. His use of plain language and school-based examples is crucial."
-Scott McLeod, Assistant Professor Lire la suite

Equity is key to eliminating achievement gaps Can today's schools help all students achieve at grade level, regardless of race, income, ethnicity, gender, and language? In Equity 101, visit schools and school systems that have created the... Lire la suite

Updated Edition of Bestseller! How do you deal with high-maintenance parents who never seem happy with the job you are doing? Emotionally charged, often disgruntled, and occasionally abusive parents--sound familiar? The second edition of Elaine... Lire la suite

"This book integrates a self-evaluative framework for making changes and includes tools for improving one's own learning environment."
—Rachel Mederios, ELL Teacher and Building Program Supervisor
Jefferson Elementary School, Boise, ID "This... Lire la suite

"This is a complete book for practitioners, helping me determine at what stage in the process my child study team is and where we should go next."
—Margarete Couture, Principal, Seneca Central School District, Interlaken, NY "This book... Lire la suite

"Great for new teachers and veterans alike. I would highly recommend it to enhance a mentoring program."
-Mary Camp, Special Services Coordinator, Peoria Public Schools, IL "The process and strategies in this reflective journal are invaluable."... Lire la suite

"Tate and Phillips provide research-based strategies that will shape your students' learning. From music to graphics to technology, they show educators how to incorporate methods that will excite students and make science memorable."
—Emily... Lire la suite

"The author strikes a great balance between text, action ideas, and survey questions. With each chapter comes the opportunity to examine one's school and apply the information to improve an existing situation."
—Kim E. Vogel, Principal
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"This text illustrates the essence of what it really means to be a teacher—to care deeply and to think and act collectively about student and teacher learning."
—Barrie Bennet, Professor
OISE/University of Toronto, Ontario "Daniel Venables... Lire la suite

"Professionals who want to build authentic parent and community involvement in their schools will find a champion in this book."
—Wendy Caszatt-Allen, Teacher, Mid-Prairie Middle School, Kalona, IA "An invaluable resource full of fun and... Lire la suite

"From Plato to 'Leave it to Beaver,' Jason Ohler places our struggles with digital citizenship in the context of humanity's ongoing quest to develop good, productive, responsible citizens."
—Joe Brennan, Instructor, Discovery Education, Wilkes... Lire la suite

"The author provides a wide range of strategies that make this a must-read for every educator looking to increase the rigor of their learning expectations."
—Kathy Tritz-Rhodes, Principal, Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Schools, IA "This is a pick-up... Lire la suite

Arm yourself with the facts educators need to respond effectively when litigation is imminent! While jury trials are popularly construed as criminal matters, it is civil litigation that increasingly involves the participation of school educators. In... Lire la suite

Build a successful board by knowing where the land mines are Veteran school board member, Richard E. Mayer, takes a humorous but substantive approach to the serious relationship between school administrators and board members. While the overwhelming... Lire la suite

"A straightforward and easy read about what it takes to become a tech savvy leader in today's educational setting."
—Nathan Flansburg, Principal
Valentine Hills Elementary School, Arden Hills, MN "The topic is timely and this book is... Lire la suite

"This resource is extremely timely and well thought out. Wouldn't it be great if all principals gave their new hires this book along with their classroom keys?"
—Andrea Ziembia, Fifth-Grade Teacher, Morton Elementary School, Hammond, IN "An... Lire la suite

"An absolute MUST-READ for school leaders who need to generate school improvement immediately! This book will help you make your school's turnaround a success."
—Bruce Haddix, Principal
Center Grove Elementary School, Greenwood, IN "The... Lire la suite