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K–12 classroom educators can use author Daniel L. Vollrath’s productive behavior strategies to cultivate essential student behaviors like observation, self-control, responsible decision making, persistence, attentive listening, cooperation, and organization. Discover actionable tips for teachers to create a positive and productive classroom environment.

Explore the essential qualities of great teachers. From passion and knowledge to effective time management, relationship building, lesson planning, and continuous improvement, this book explores the key factors that contribute to exceptional teaching.

Gain practical tools and guidance to enhance your PLC at Work® process. Author Rob J. Meyer offers clear explanations of the four critical questions of the PLC process, discussion questions, and activities to help you and your team focus on student learning, identify knowledge gaps, and implement effective strategies.

This guide helps educators identify their classroom goals and implement efficient teaching strategies. K–12 educators can gain techniques to manage themselves, maximize their time, and avoid burnout.

Afterword by: Tina H. Boogren

Built on a foundation of routines and strategies for choosing joy, this book guides educators on a yearlong journey to cultivate lasting joy in their lives. Through insightful narratives and mindful practices, the book explores the power of connection with self and others. Using seasonal reflections, educators learn to experience joy by embracing challenges, finding contentment, and prioritizing rest, resilience, and rejuvenation.

Explore the four key sources of collective teacher efficacy: mastery experiences, vicarious experiences, persuasion, and positive emotions. Understand how to tap into these sources to overcome the barriers that impede the development of collective teacher efficacy. With a focus on sustained improvement, this guide provides practical steps to achieve lasting impact.

Create a truly equitable classroom by understanding and addressing individual student needs. Learn to identify each student’s unique strengths and challenges. Gain practical strategies and tools to develop personalized learning plans, track progress, and adapt your approach to help every student thrive.

Are you burning out due to conflict with students? Do you lose sleep worrying about the students who are on a path toward dropping out? This book will help you learn how to understand, connect with, and engage students in deeper ways, changing the trajectories of their lives and yours. Discover strategies to change limiting beliefs in yourself so that you can help your students do the same.

Start your teaching career with strong financial habits. This practical guide offers step-by-step strategies to manage your money, reduce debt, plan for retirement, and build savings. Actionable homework in each chapter helps you build a secure financial future right from the start.

“Anyone who has ever held the noble title of teacher has had that initial moment where they ask themselves, 'What have I got myself into?'” write Tom Hierck and Alex Kajitani. This is your lifeline: a quick read and conversational resource that both new and veteran educators will find handy to have in the classroom.