Authors

“Building implementation literacy in the field of education supports getting what works to those who need it in an expedited manner,” authors Jenice Pizzuto and Steven Carney write. “To do so is a moral imperative; it is our call to action.” The framework they present in this book gives you the tools to do just that.

Learn how the PLC process works and see the best PLC practices in action. Using a real-world PLC school district as an example, the authors will prepare you to make the professional learning community model work for your school or district.

Implement culturally responsive teaching and improve your school culture. By applying the research-based teaching strategies found in this essential guide, you will learn how to create a more meaningful and inclusive learning ecosystem.

Does your language lift or limit your students? In this essential resource, school improvement expert Michael Roberts uses brain-based research to address the stifling effects “teacher talk” has on student growth and school culture.

Whether you are a brand-new principal or an experienced leader in a new job, Lead From the Start will help you succeed in your role. Use this resource to overcome the biggest leadership challenges principals face, and gain firsthand knowledge from educators like you to form best management practices at your school.

School improvement starts with leaders. Take a deep dive into personal leadership skills and gain practical strategies for building capacity among your staff, growing your efficacy, and leading with intentionality each and every day.

Redesign education to empower modern learners and meet the needs of the 21st century classroom with Leading Modern Learning, Second Edition. Authors Jay McTighe and Greg Curtis will guide school and district leaders—as well as teacher and curriculum teams—through implementing a system of effective modern learning practices.

With this leadership resource as a guide, you will learn how to align the work of every PLC team within your district. Inspire professional learning communities to achieve continuous improvement and a guaranteed and viable curriculum for every student.

“The proven process in this book,” says author Kim Wallace, “helps leaders keep their equity lens wide open and zeroed in on serving groups of students that have been denied access to a quality K–12 education by responsibly and responsively infusing new initiatives into their organizations.”

Designed for K–12 leaders, this title examines how to develop responsive leadership characteristics that foster schoolwide success.