Reference Materials

WHEN NOTHING ELSE WORKSWith the help of this book, teachers will learn to utilize a variety of shared creative strategies and techniques—from aromatherapy to affirmations—to address and adjust problematic behavior in the classroom while simultaneously...

MANAGING MONEYStudents find out how to best manage their money. Create a monthly budget and identify ways to save money on purchases. Understand how credit works and become familiar with the pitfalls before applying for a credit card. Get to know how to...

THE MEGABOOK OF FLUENCYFluency expert Timothy V. Rasinski teams up with Melissa Cheesman Smith, a veteran fifth grade teacher, to help teachers effectively weave fluency work into their daily reading instruction. The book is packed with engaging text and...

CULTURALLY LINGUISTICALLY RESPONSVEWritten for teachers at all grade levels, this 6-page guide provides strategies and suggestions to support culturally and linguistically diverse students. With the influx of cultural diversity in schools, teachers can...

MAKE IT RELEVANTEducators today often feel out of touch with their students. To effectively teach children, teachers must first connect with them and understand them. This book shows teachers how to become relevant to their students by leaning in,...

STRATEGIES FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS INInnovative educators are always looking for effective ways to meet the demands of teaching content standards while supporting the linguistic needs of every student. This 6-page guide shows educators how to infuse...

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN YOURIf there's one thing teachers can agree on, it's that social-emotional learning is a hot topic in education. By supporting the emotional needs of students, educators can not only address issues such as discipline problems...

EQUITY IN THE CLASSROOMEquity is a term we hear a lot these days, but what does it really mean? How can teachers ensure that every student gets what he or she needs to learn and succeed? Education leaders from around the country share their thoughts...

RADICAL LISTENINGDan Feigelson refocuses reading and writing conferences to help all students reach their full potential. His practical approach centers on active listening—an equitable way to listen to, learn from, and guide students. His book is packed...

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNINGIn an era of Common Core State Standards and accountability, students need to use the time they spend in school focused on academics and ready to learn. However, middle school has always presented special challenges. This is a...

CELEBRAT CUENTOS CHOS & USNG LATNXDr. Julia Lopez-Robertson makes a case for infusing our classrooms with literature by a range of Latin authors and illustrators-voices that reflect our students' experiences and provide a window into the cultures of...

LITERACY WALKSWhen school teams engage in literacy walks, they collaboratively assess their current literacy instruction to boost academic achievement, create equitable student learning experiences, and improve school morale and culture. Nancy Akhavan, a...