Meet microlearning, a powerful instructional approach with roots in online learning that's making the jump to K–12 classrooms.Think of microlearning as modernized direct instruction—a systematic yet flexible way to present content via connected small bursts that build to complex understandings. Less about "shorter teaching sessions" than about smarter teaching, microlearning aligns with how the brain makes meaning and resonates with today's digital-native ...

How well do you notice your students?Affirming students’ thinking and adapting the learning experience to support and advance their understanding is an act of both expertise and compassion. This is teacher noticing.Does My Teacher Notice Me? emphasizes the often-overlooked skill of teacher noticing: observing or paying attention to students’ thinking and following up with appropriate actions to elevate or advance their learning experience ...

Build a sustainable coaching model that drives growth and resultsInstructional coaching has long been a crucial component of professional development in schools. However, without a clear framework, its true potential often goes unrealized. Coaching for Impact bridges this gap by providing a research-supported, practical guide that enhances the effectiveness of coaching programs while helping coaches transform theory into measurable results.Centered...

Meet microlearning, a powerful instructional approach with roots in online learning that's making the jump to K–12 classrooms. Microlearning in the K–12 Classroom: Short Bursts of Instruction for Breakthrough Understanding is a concise, practical guide that educators and coaches can use right away to create powerful shifts in teaching and learning.Think of microlearning as modernized direct instruction—a systematic yet flexible way to present content via c...

Learn how to use neuromarketing and understand the science behind itNeuromarketing is a controversial new field where researchers study consumers' brain responses to advertising and media. Neuromarketing and the brain sciences behind it provide new ways to look at the age-old question: why do consumers buy? Neuromarketing For Dummies goes beyond the hype to explain the latest findings in this growing and often misunderstood field, and shows business owners...

In 2006, U.S. News and World Report listed coaching as one of the 10 top growing professions.The first edition of Therapist as Life Coach, published in 2002, anticipated this trend, and since its publication it has become a standard for therapists who wish to transition or expand their practices into life coaching. Pat Williams and Deborah C. Davis have finally revised their classic practice-building book for today's therapists and future coaches....

Explore three defining challenges that school teams face when gathering, interpreting, and utilizing school data. Complete with survey questions for efficient data collection, group work structures, strategies, and tools—along with essential definitions and descriptions of data types—this compelling guide will help you confront data obstacles and turn struggling committees into powerful communities of learners.

4 books in 1!Unleash your full potential and achieve success with practical insights for personal and professional growth, even if you've felt misunderstood for years.Are you searching for advice from someone inside the spectrum on building meaningful social connections and authentically advancing your career?Are you seeking a resource that views autism as a source of strength and individuality offering tangible strategies for personal and professional advancement?

Powerful strategies that will transform the way you teach and the way your students learn.Advancing Differentiation will lead you through the process of creating a thriving, student-centered, 21st-century classroom. Since its initial publication, the book’s materials have undergone rigorous testing and refinement in classrooms all over the world to deliver the best and most effective differentiation strategies. The strategies in this book will help you:

"Finally, the perfect balance of theory and practice! Dr. Tom Dreyer has authored the only leadership book you'll ever need. Truly a masterpiece resource for every leader from the frontline to the C-Suite."– Scott Jeffrey Miller – (7 x bestselling author and former Executive Vice-President, FranklinCovey; host of the world's largest leadership podcast).Embark on a transformative journey as you discover the wisdom, tools, and strategies to become a ...

The time for grading reform is now. While the transition to standards-based practices may be challenging, it is essential for effective instruction and assessment. In this practical guide, the author outlines specific steps your team can take to transform grading and reporting schoolwide. Each chapter includes examples of grading dilemmas, vignettes from teachers and administrators, and ideas for bringing parents on board with change.

"This timely book is exactly what modern schools need, blending Fullan′s theoretical genius about change with practical strategies that can work in any school. Readers will discover that it is practical, easy to use, and empowering for educators, with lots of room for personal choices at the school level."-Lyn Sharratt, Superintendent of Curriculum and Instructional Services, York Region District School Board, North Toronto, ON, Canada"This book is an easy read ...