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Turn "random acts of guidance" into intentional, data-driven practices that support every student

If your office feels more like an emergency room than an educational setting, you aren't alone. Secondary school counselors can get stuck in a cycle of reactivity, putting out fires and responding to the loudest voices rather than preventing issues before they start. But to truly serve all students equitably, we must shift from "who shows up" to "who needs us most."

Hatching Tier Two and Three Interventions in Your Secondary School Counseling Program is your guide to making that shift. Focused on Tier 2 (supplemental) and Tier 3 (intensified) interventions within a Multi-Tiered, Multi-Domain System of Supports, this book helps you move beyond catching students after they fail, offering a systematic approach to getting them back on track. Key features include:

A breakdown of the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle to help you implement, evaluate, and improve interventions without the stress of perfectionismActionable strategies for Tier 2 and Tier 3, including step-by-step strategies for running effective small groups, handling crisis response, and managing re-entry meetingsPractical, downloadable tools such as referral forms, root cause analysis templates, and "Flashlight" presentation guides to showcase your dataPersonal insights from practicing counselors and special sections dedicated to the unique needs of counselors in alternative education settings

Stop guessing and start Hatching Results! This book gives you the structure to ensure that every intervention is intentional, every student is seen, and your impact is undeniable.

Create feedback processes that move student learning forward

Feedback is one of the most widely used tools in education and also one of the most misunderstood. Despite teachers' best efforts, common beliefs about feedback often lead to wasted time, student confusion, and little real progress in learning. In Classroom Feedback, the authors examine nine persistent myths about feedback—from the idea that more is always better to the assumption that grades and feedback should go hand in hand—and replace them with clear, research-based strategies that reflect how feedback can become part of an ongoing process of learning and improvement. This engaging resource includes:

Nine feedback myths, each explored through classroom vignettes, key studies, and teacher perspectives gathered across six countriesConcrete implications for practice that help educators adapt feedback to the learner, task, and contextStructured reflection activities designed to build evidence-informed feedback processes over time

Educators will learn to identify which feedback practices truly support student growth and which are quietly working against it, helping create classroom conditions in which students can interpret, use, and act on feedback information in ways that move their learning forward.

Build a school community where every student thrives.

Too many educators work in systems without a shared understanding of what achievement, rigor, and cultural responsiveness actually mean—leaving students underserved and educators without a coherent path forward. In The School Leader's Guide to Activating Achievement, Dr. Sabrina Hope King presents the Empowering3 framework: a practical, research-grounded approach that guides school communities to collectively define these three essential terms and translate that shared language into focused leadership and teaching moves.

This book includes:

A deep dive into the Empowering3 framework—Achievement, Rigor, and Cultural Responsiveness—as the foundation for a shared vision and action planThree Leadership Moves and three Learning Catalysts that align educators, students, and families around common goalsCompelling portraits of four institutions that have successfully defined and enacted the possibleGuiding questions and planning templates adaptable across school levels, contexts, and student populations

School leaders at every level will find the clarity, tools, and inspiration needed to build the conditions where all students can achieve.

Equip yourself with the tools to champion equitable education for every multilingual learner

Multilingual learners (MLs) are our fastest-growing student population, yet they often lack a voice in their own education. Without intentional advocacy, systemic barriers stand in the way of their potential. Navigating these challenges can feel overwhelming, but this approachable guide can help build a shared sense of responsibility across your entire school or district. Diane Staehr Fenner and Sydney C. Snyder explore how to foster effective instruction, fair assessments, and robust family partnerships, among other topics.

This essential resource provides:

A five-step advocacy framework to confidently identify and address the pressing issues facing your MLsThe ML Advocacy Audit and hands-on activities to guide collaborative professional learningReal-world stories from educators successfully advocating for their studentsUpdated research and brand-new chapters on newcomer students, professional learning, and equitable programming

By actively disrupting inequities, you create a welcoming community where every child belongs. Discover how to advocate effectively so your students receive the joyful, empowering education they deserve.

Build a thriving, resilient school community that adapts and succeeds together

School leaders today face a constant tug-of-war between urgent demands and important goals. Managing competing priorities, unexpected disruptions, and staff well-being can be incredibly overwhelming. Leading Resilient Schools shifts the burden of resilience from your individual shoulders to the very fabric of your school. This practical guide shows you how to transform fatigue into collective empowerment by embedding resilience into your vision, culture, and daily systems. You will explore essential topics like building trust, fostering collective efficacy, and aligning instructional leadership to navigate uncertainty with confidence.

Key features include:

Actionable strategies to cultivate psychological safety and relational trustResearch-grounded frameworks to strengthen collective teacher efficacyPractical tools and reflection prompts for sensemaking and shared ownership

Education leaders will learn how to move beyond merely surviving challenges to intentionally designing human-centered learning environments. Ultimately, students will benefit from a cohesive, agile community where they feel supported and are fully equipped to learn and flourish.

Reclaim your planning time and energize your math instruction with AI strategies that work for you

If you’re ready to feel energized about what AI can do for your teaching, this book is for you. Dr. Nicki Newton invites you to see AI not as a trend to survive, but as a powerful partner in your classroom. Dr. Nicki is here to show you that AI isn't about replacing teachers; it's about empowering them. This practical guide tackles the real-world challenges of grades 3–5 math instruction—like differentiating for neurodiverse learners or making fractions actually fun—and shows you how Generative AI can do the heavy lifting, giving you back the time to focus on what matters: building relationships with your students and fostering a love for math.

With her signature warmth and humor, Dr. Nicki delivers a guide packed with activity ideas, models, and practice opportunities for effectively prompting AI for what you need, including:

A process for crafting fruitful AI prompts to quickly generate the exact thing you need for class the next dayActionable strategies and models for using AI to create tiered activities and culturally relevant word problems for all learnersClear guidance on the ethical and responsible use of AI, including how to navigate algorithmic bias and privacy concernsInteractive activities and reflective questions to help you practice every bit of what you're learning right away, across AI platforms, for any early math content

This book will empower you to work smarter, not harder. You'll learn how to use AI as your personal assistant, creating more engaging, personalized, and equitable learning experiences that will benefit every student in your classroom.

Embed coaching at the heart of your school to unlock the potential of every educator and student

Real, lasting school improvement requires more than just new strategies—it takes a culture where people feel supported, trusted, and empowered to grow. Schools That Coach: Leading Schools Through the Power of Coaching provides school leaders with the research-backed knowledge, frameworks, and practical inspiration to integrate coaching into their daily community.

Drawing on more than 70 years of collective experience, Christian van Nieuwerburgh, Jim Knight, and John Campbell combine their expertise to provide an accessible and practical guide to leading schools through the power of coaching. Inside, you’ll find:

The GROWTH Model and Impact Cycle: Two proven frameworks for supporting meaningful professional development.Advanced communication skills: Techniques for active listening, powerful questioning, and appreciative approaches rooted in positive psychology.Practical strategies: Step-by-step guidance on building coaching cultures that engage leaders, teachers, students, and families.Global perspectives: Insights from North America, Australia, and the U.K., adaptable to any school environment.

This book equips educational leaders with the mindset and tools to build schools where every adult grows and every student thrives.

Elevate your coaching practice and make a meaningful impact

Instructional coaching holds immense potential to support teachers, elevate practice, and improve student outcomes. However, coaches are often left to figure things out on their own, and the impact of coaching can be limited without a clear, research-based approach. The Art and Science of Teacher Coaching is a practical and reflective guide that centers on collaboration, trust, and student-focused growth. Blending research-based insights with vivid illustrations and adaptable strategies, this book empowers coaches and leaders to foster meaningful dialogue, deepen professional learning, and elevate teaching practice.

This accessible primer is an entryway to high-impact coaching practices. It provides a comprehensive look at the history and goals of coaching, how to build credibility, and the core skills that matter most. You will learn to:

Build rapport and trust, ground conversations in evidence, guide reflective dialogue, and provide actionable next stepsIntegrate various coaching structures, including micro-coaching, short-cycle, and full-cycle coaching, to meet diverse needsExpand your practice from individual support to effective team coaching, fostering collective efficacy and aligning growth with school-wide goals

With strategies, self-assessments, sample prompts, and other practical resources, this illustrated guide will help you strengthen your impact and unlock the full potential of coaching as a force for authentic growth.