Marzano Resources

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.”

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.

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

Accurately report students' academic strengths and weaknesses with standards-based grading.