Marzano Resources

Competency-based learning drives meaningful transformation in education. Explore the Westminster Public Schools learning model, emphasizing vision, leadership, foundational practices, learner-centered classrooms, data-driven improvement, and the High Reliability Schools process.

No matter your school improvement plan, data-driven leadership is key. These five big ideas will dispel popular myths long held by school and district leaders, reinvigorate your commitment to focus on the right work, and guide you in supporting the daily practices that matter most in achieving high levels of student success.

“One of the most difficult professions I’ve ever had was being a school leader," says author Jeanie M. Iberlin. “I hope to provide others in this role with tools to be more centered, at peace with themselves, able to do their jobs more effectively.”

This fourth book in the Marzano Academies series focuses on secondary school leadership for competency-based education. The beauty of the framework, however, is that any leader seeking guidance on innovative, equitable, and effective practices can use this book as a blueprint for positive change.

Implement effective competency-based education in elementary schools and lead them to academic achievement with the help of this valuable guide by Robert J. Marzano and Brian J. Kosena with Barbara Hubbs.

Gain clear guidance for implementing a personalized competency-based education (PCBE) scheduling system that prioritizes student learning needs. Readers can use student data to design a class schedule that facilitates personalized learning.

This practical book leads instructional coaches and administrators through the process of building a strong solution-focused instructional coaching program that drives significant schoolwide change, improves teacher performance, and supports student success.

Move beyond the existing model of schooling toward a personalized competency-based approach to drive transformational change. Connect educational leadership, student engagement, and teacher optimism to support academic achievement.

This seven-minute motivational video for teachers, administrators, and staff from Richard DuFour will help you start and sustain the PLC process. Use the professional learning community video and bonus footage to inspire a collaborative team environment in your school or district.

Explore research-based steps and strategies you can use to increase the effectiveness of collaborative teams and enhance professional learning communities.