Instructional 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…

Imagine not only helping kids reach their potential academically, but as citizens in society as well. In this updated edition of Jorge Valenzuela's book, you will learn how! Take project-based learning (PBL)--in which students develop educational skills like research, critical thinking, and teamwork--to the next level by enhancing it with personal…

Students learn to read and write best when their teachers balance literacy instruction. But how do you strike the "right" balance of skills and knowledge, reading and writing, small and whole group instruction, and direct and dialogic instruction, so that all students can learn to their maximum potential? The answer lies in the…