This entry in the James H. Stronge Research-to-Practice Series focuses on specific strategies teachers can use to improve the quality of their instruction. Studies have shown teacher quality to be the top indicator of student achievement, with the effects of good teachers apparent even as students move on to successive grades. In this book, Grant, Hindman, and Stronge explore the relationship between teacher effectiveness and student learning. They provide a bridge between research-based theories and practical classroom applications. Templates, planning forms, and other reproducibles help teachers make a noticeable impact on student success using proven techniques and practices. Topics include tiered lessons, using assessment data, and much more. Contents include: (1) Introduction; (2) How Can Teachers Promote Student Learning Through Planning?; (3) How Can Teachers Use Research-Based Instructional Strategies to Improve Student Learning?; (4) How Do Teacher Develop Assessments and Use Assessment Data to Improve Student Learning?; (5) Conclusion; (6) Reproducible Resources; and (7) Annotated Bibliography and References.