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If you have ever been at a loss for what to say and do when confronted with a child who struggles, this book is for you. Using examples from both adults and children, the authors explain and describe the complex integrated network of strategies that takes place in the minds of proficient readers - strategies that struggling readers have to learn in order to construct their own reading processes. The examples and scenarios of teacher/student interactions in Catching Readers Before They Fall provide a sense of how it looks and what it sounds like to teach strategic actions to struggling readers. This book is essential reading for all who work with struggling readers in any context and contains a wealth of resources.

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A call to action that is both passionate and practical, Five practices for equity-focused school leadership is an indispensable roadmap for educators undertaking the journey toward an education system that acknowledges and advances the worth and potential of all students.

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Designed as a guide to school reform, this resource outlines a series of ten small-scale changes powerful enough to make a lasting impact. Promote F-12 student growth through research-based instructional strategies, performance-based assessments and social-emotional learning (SEL).

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Marzano Research combines Dr Robert Marzano's 40 years of educational research with continuous action research in all major areas of schooling in order to provide effective and accessible instructional strategies, leadership strategies and classroom assessment strategies that are always at the forefront of best practice. Marzano Research provides teachers and school leaders with the tools they need to effect profound improvement in student achievement. This series is a collection of Marzano Research's invaluable resources.

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In Defence of Read-Aloud reinforces readers' confidence to continue the practice of reading aloud and presents the research base to defend the practice. Steven Layne also offers practical insights to strengthen practice and provides practical advice about how to use read-alouds effectively. Leading researchers in literacy provide position statements; authors of professional books share insights on books they love; leaders of large literacy organisations write about their favourite read-alouds; award-winning authors share the powerful behind-the-scenes stories of their greatest books; and real classroom teachers and librarians speak about books that have lit up their classrooms and libraries around the world.

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ASCD Arias publications provide concise answers to challenging questions that you need to solve today—in a convenient format that you can read in one sitting and immediately put into practice. They’re the next-generation, immediate-need resources for everyone committed to the success of each learner.

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Collaborative Teams That Transform Schools: The Next Step in PLCs is groundbreaking. It offers teachers and school leaders a practical, comprehensive model for building successful professional learning communities (PLCs), drawing from the extensive research and experience of its authors to present a clear and compelling look at the future of PLCs. Beginning with essential theory, the authors then detail the practical steps that collaborative teams can take to transform their schools. If you are an educator in the process of developing your school as a PLC, this book is an invaluable resource. Learn More