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Looking for ways to transform
your teaching and leading?
We wrote the book on it.
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McREL's online bookstore is open; now you can order popular McREL titles directly from us! Our books leverage our extensive knowledge base on what we know works in teaching and leading with trends we see developing in education to help improve and strengthen your practice as an educator. Our authors, who are themselves lifelong educators, present practical guidance you can use today
---- and well into the future
---- to increase student achievement and spark curiosity.
As a non-profit, mission-directed organization, every dollar you spend in our secure online bookstore directly supports our mission to deliver high-quality professional development and consulting services to educators, and to continue conducting education research that helps this and future generations of students and educators flourish.
To celebrate our grand opening, we're offering 20% off every title in our bookstore through September 30, 2017. Use the code
WELCOME20 during checkout to receive your discount!
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When students believe that new knowledge is attainable, yet just beyond their reach, they're motivated to learn. This guide offers tips and tools teachers can use to create learning environments that unleash student curiosity; introduces four key elements that are integral to creating challenging learning tasks for students; and provides a rubric to reflect on your progress in cultivating self-directed, curious learners.
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Thousands of school leaders worldwide have improved their leadership skills and their students' achievement with our research-based Balanced Leadership® program. This book shares the lessons we've learned, the stories we've heard, and the guidance that has made the biggest difference in student achievement and staff success. You'll learn how a balanced approach enables more effective implementation of the fundamental components of leadership: establishing a clear focus on what matters most for the entire school; managing the challenges associated with change to sustain improvement efforts; and creating a committed, purposeful, and positive community of teachers and staff.
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Curiosity drives the impulse to learn ---- and our Curiosity and Powerful Learning model shows school teams how to systemically develop and support curious learners and create an effective, sustainable learning system supported by students, staff, and school leaders. Based on a successful school improvement effort in Melbourne, Australia, these manuals are designed to help teachers, instructional coaches, school leaders, and system administrators embark on a professional journey to lift student literacy, numeracy, and curiosity. Written originally for Australian educators, the theories of action and recommended activities outline practices that have been tested and refined in schools over time and can be adapted and used by schools and districts around the world, including the U.S.
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We all want ---- and strive for ---- student success. But increasing student success isn't as much about doing more or working harder as it is about doing the right things ---- especially when resources available are limited. Bryan Goodwin presents research findings and real-life examples to show how "less is more" in education reform. Understand why five specific principles ---- instruction, curriculum, student support, high-performance school cultures, and data-driven districts ---- are key to helping all students succeed. Learn how strategic "touchstones" can challenge and nurture students, standardize yet personalize curriculum, counteract negative out-of-school factors, and reduce variance in teacher quality.
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Even the most dedicated and experienced teachers can benefit from having a strategic checklist to boost their effectiveness. What are the 12 simple but essential things you can do every day to deliver high-quality instruction and positively impact student outcomes? Bryan Goodwin and Elizabeth Hubbell reviewed thousands of research studies, books, and articles to supply the answer. In addition to identifying the 12 touchstones, the authors also define three key imperatives for quality teaching and learning ---- be demanding, be supportive, and be intentional ---- and offer strategies for integrating them into classroom practice.
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This book is one of the most widely used tools for increasing student achievement for good reason: It provides evidence-based insights from rigorous research to strengthen instructional planning and delivery. You'll understand why and how the nine research-based teaching strategies presented in the book work best for specific situations and see how these methods connect directly to students gaining key 21st-century skills. Learn how to select the teaching techniques that will work best in your classroom to heighten engagement and deepen understanding with your students.
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English-language learners (ELLs) have specific learning needs and challenges that require a specialized approach. The nine evidence-based teaching strategies introduced in our best-selling book, Classroom Instruction That Works, are applied to the stages of language acquisition in this comprehensive instructional guide, making it easier to work with all students at any stage of language proficiency or grade level. Ensure that your instruction aligns to higher-order thinking skills and apply a template that helps you select academic language that encourages productive discussions among your ELL students.
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Use this handbook to learn how to easily apply the various teaching practices described in our best-selling book, Classroom Instruction That Works
(CITW), in your classroom, school, or district. Get expert tips for implementation and save time by using the included samples, worksheets, and other tools for planning classroom activities. Check your understanding of the nine teaching strategies with straightforward exercises, and use the supplied rubrics to assess effectiveness and improve your methods. Make your classroom environment the paradigm for CITW!
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McREL also provides guidance and support for educators looking to deepen their knowledge and skills through book study groups, professional learning, and consulting services that align practice with the research and strategies we present in our books.
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