Books published by Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development

Offers practical advice, strategies, and examples to help teachers understand what the differences are between group projects and cooperative learning; how to assess and report on learning skills and group interaction skills; how to assess and grade individual achievement of learning goals; and why having students work together is a good thing.

The five-minute teacher is one who delivers quick, thought-provoking lessons that send students clamoring to find meaning. Barnes shares real anecdotes and practical strategies for transforming any learning environment into a remarkable, student-centered classroom, facilitated by a five-minute teacher.

This book is a road map for teachers and school leaders who need to meet the needs of increasing numbers of Newcomers and other English Learners. The authors draw from years of experience in working with, listening to, and coaching administrators, teachers, and coaches to help you develop and implement an effective plan for your school.

Knowing how to respond to frustration and failure is essential whether a student struggles or excels. Thomas Hoerr shows what teaching for grit looks like and provides a sample lesson plan and self-assessments, along with a six-step process applicable across grade levels and content areas to help students build the skills they need to succeed.

How can educators work together more effectively to improve professional practice in a way that enhances student performance? The answer, says author Pam Robbins, involves combining collaborative activities and peer coaching - teachers supporting teachers.

Written as a practical guide for teachers, this expanded third edition of Carol Ann Tomlinson's groundbreaking work covers the fundamentals of differentiation and provides additional guidelines and new strategies for how to go about it.

Educators' most important work is to help students develop the intellectual and social strength of character necessary to live well in the world. The way to do this, argue Bena Kallick and Allison Zmuda, is to increase the say students have in their own learning and prepare them to navigate complexities they face both inside and beyond school.

A teacher presents a lesson, and at the end asks students if they understand the material. The students nod and say they get it. Later, the teacher is dismayed when many of the students fail a test on the material. Why aren't students getting it? And, just as important, why didn't the teacher recognise the problem?

To truly thrive, students need to develop attributes that aren't typically measured on standardized tests. In this lively, engaging book by school leader Thomas Hoerr, educators will learn how to foster the ""Formative Five"" success skills that today's students need.

Are you overwhelmed by unruly students, difficult parents, and classroom distractions? Are you tired of scavenging for basic school supplies? Do you wonder if anyone notices or cares how much effort you put into teaching every day? When Teaching Gets Tough offers practical strategies you can use to make things better right away.

Strategies for handling students who do not listen and are openly defiant and aggressive when people try to make them behave.

How do you ensure that your co-teaching strategies make the most of the time that you and your co-teaching partner have in the classroom? Gloria Lodato Wilson presents time-saving routines for general and special education teachers that will increase the active roles of each co-teacher and intensify instruction for students.

A principal's job is astonishingly complex, and its competing demands can be overwhelming, especially in the first few years. In this book, Jen Schwanke, a principal herself, provides a mentor's guidance to steer new principals through the period of adjustment and set the foundation for a long and rewarding career.

In this thought-provoking book, Thomas Armstrong looks at the power and promise of the teenage brain from an empathetic, strength-based perspective - and describes what middle and high school educators can do to make the most of their students' potential.

At a time when globalization and technology are dramatically altering the world we live in, is education reform in the United States headed down the right path? Are schools emphasizing the knowledge and skills that students need in a global society--or are they actually undermining their strengths by overemphasizing high-stakes testing and standardization? Are education systems in China and other countries really as superior as some people claim?These and other questions are at the heart of author Yong Zhao's thoughtful and informative book. Born and raised in China and now a distinguished professor at Michigan State University, Zhao bases many of his observations on firsthand experience as a student in China and as a parent of children attending school in the United States. His unique perspective leads him to conclude that American education is at a crossroads and we need to change course to maintain leadership in a rapidly changing world. To make his case, Zhao explains* What's right with American education; * Why much of the criticism of schools in the United States has been misleading and misinformed;* Why China and other nations in Asia are actually reforming their systems to be more like their American counterparts;* How globalization and the death of distance are affecting jobs and everyday life; and* How the virtual world is transforming the economic and social landscape in ways far more profound than many people realize. Educators, policymakers, parents, and others interested in preparing students to be productive global citizens will gain a clear understanding of what kinds of knowledge and skills constitute digital competence and global competence, and what schools can--and must--do to meet the challenges and opportunities brought about by globalization and technology.

In this practical reference, David F. Bateman and special education administrator Jenifer L. Cline clarify what general education teachers need to know about special education law and processes and provide a guide to instructional best practices for the inclusive classroom.

In this one-stop resource for middle and high school teachers, Kristina Doubet and Jessica Hockett explore how to use differentiated instruction to help students be more successful learners - regardless of background, native language, learning style, motivation, or school savvy.

Students from kindergarten to 12th grade can learn to compare and contrast, to describe and explain, if they are taught these words explicitly. Marilee Sprenger has curated a list of the critical words students must know to be successful with any standardized assessment they encounter.