The new school year is underway, and with all the excitement and challenges, it’s the perfect time to carve out a few hours for meaningful professional development. Whether you’re revamping your classroom approach, reenergizing your mindset, or looking to lead with greater intention, these reads are fresh, focused, and full of impact. Each one is designed to be accessible, easy to dip into, and apply right away, while offering insights that will fuel your practice all year long.
Take a look at these amazing resources:
The Empathetic Edge: A Mindful Approach to Instructional Coaching
Learn how empathy transforms classroom culture, builds trust, and supports student learning—without burning you out. With The Empathetic Edge, you will learn to face adversity with inner peace and to help your colleagues grow in mindfulness of their circumstances, their concerns, and their goals.
Flip the Script: Breaking Down Barriers, Building Relationships, and Engaging Secondary Students
By Rebecca A. Knighton, Jessica R. May Foreword by Gaelin Elmore
“Flip the Script is a powerful and practical guide that helps educators grow in the classroom and beyond. With compelling stories, practical insights, and reflective questions, the authors invite readers into personal and professional reflections. This book isn’t one you read just once—it’s one you return to and share.”
Marc Schaffer / Superintendent, Thompson School District, Colorado
Rewrite the rules
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Teacher Time Management: How to Prioritize Your Day So You Can Enjoy Your Evening
“Ellen Linnihan’s insightful strategies for streamlining tasks and maximizing instructional time are game changers. This book provides practical tools and techniques that will help teachers at all levels prioritize their workload and achieve a healthier work-life balance.”
Mark Hansen / 2024 Wisconsin Superintendent of the Year, Elmbrook Schools
Take back your time
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Lessons from Great Teachers to Teachers Who Want to Be Great
By Dale Ripley
“This is a great resource for educators to reflect on their current practices and seize the opportunity to improve them. Whether you read every page or focus on a topic of your choice, you’ll gain great insights from other educators and researchers in the field!”
Courtney Andre / Special education teacher, Iowa
Learn from the best
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Harnessing the Power of Collective Teacher Efficacy: A Five-Step Process for Developing Strong Teams in a PLC at Work®
By Jamie Virga
“Harnessing the Power of Collective Teacher Efficacy is a clearly laid-out implementation plan on establishing quality teacher efficacy within your school. It’s perfect to work in tandem with AllThingsPLC and the professional learning communities (PLC) process.”
Jennifer Evans / Principal, Daniel Burnham Elementary School, Illinois
Build team confidence
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🗓️ Tip for educators
Looking for more practical strategies and resources to help you gear up for the start of the year? Try this free webinar recording, presented by Kim Bailey and Kristen Nelson.
