Professional Development Books for Teachers – Teaching with a Mountain View

ron clark’s 55 essentialswhen ron clark started teaching fifth grade, he found that his students were apathetic and had no interest in learning. at the end of the year, students were engaged and reading above grade level. Clark compiled his key findings in this book, The Essential 55.

how kids succeed by paul toughthe story we often tell is that success comes from intelligence. However, Paul Tough argues that success depends more on perseverance, curiosity, optimism, and self-control. In this novel, Hard shows how these skills have the power to transform students’ lives.

books on classroom management

Classroom management might be one of the most important things we do as teachers. get it right, and the classroom will run smoothly and efficiently, leaving plenty of time and energy for learning. here are some great books full of tips, strategies, and ideas to up your classroom management game.

interactive modeling by margaret berry wilsoninteractive modeling can be used to teach a variety of skills, from academics to routines to behavior. Unlike conventional modeling, interactive modeling allows students to take charge, helping them better retain what they have learned.

conscious discipline by dr. becky a. baileythis book will rock your world and everything you thought you knew about classroom management. Conscious Discipline is an innovative social-emotional learning and classroom management program with a proven track record of sustainable results. Go from “do what I say” to “be the change” with the skills, strategies, and structures found in this book.

Better than carrot or stick by Dominique SmithTraditionally, classroom management is about encouraging good behavior and discouraging bad through the distribution of rewards and punishments. But studies show that when educators empower students to address and correct misbehavior with one another, the positive results are longer-lasting and far-reaching.

the code of behavior of jessica minahan and nancy rappaportbased on a collaboration that goes back almost a decade, the authors (a behavior analyst and a child psychiatrist) reveal their systematic approach to cracking the causes and patterns of challenging behaviors and how to combine them with proven strategies to get students back on track for learning.

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hacking school discipline by nathan maynardreplacing traditional school discipline with a proven system based on restorative justice. In a book that should become your new blueprint for school discipline, Nathan Maynard and Brad Weinstein demonstrate how to eliminate punishment and build a culture of responsible students and independent learners.

classroom management hack by mike robertsmike roberts offers you 10 quick and easy classroom management hacks that will make your classroom the ideal place for all your students. he shows you how to create an amazing learning environment that truly makes discipline, rules, and consequences obsolete, whether you’re a new teacher or a 30-year veteran teacher.

books on basic subjects

Whether you’re a self-contained teacher or concentrating on a single core subject, there’s always something new for us to learn. These books will get you thinking about teaching your content area in a new way.

the classroom chef by john stevens and matt vaudrey“I just don’t understand math”. If you’re a math teacher, you probably can’t count the number of times you’ve heard students, parents, and even fellow teachers make a derogatory statement about your subject. As math teachers and instructional coaches, John Stevens and Matt Vaudrey know how daunting it feels to look at a classroom full of disinterested and confused students. but they also know how amazing it feels to see the dawn of understanding in their students’ eyes, when a concept suddenly makes sense and math becomes meaningful. In the classroom, Chef, John, and Matt share their secret recipes, ingredients, and serving tips for lessons that engage students and help them “get” math.

Jo Boaler’s Mathematical Mindsets This is one of my all time favorite pedagogy books. Eliminate math anxiety and give students of all ages a clear roadmap to success. Math Mindset provides practical strategies and activities to help teachers and parents show all children, even those who are convinced they are bad at math, that they can enjoy and succeed in math.

donalyn miller’s book whispererdonalyn miller says she has yet to meet a boy she couldn’t turn into a reader. No matter how behind Miller students are when they arrive in their sixth-grade classroom, they end up reading an average of 40 to 50 books a year. Miller’s unconventional approach dispenses with exercises and worksheets that make reading a chore. instead, it helps students navigate the world of literature and gives them time to read books of their own choosing.

jennifer seravallo’s reading strategy bookin the reading strategy book, jennifer seeavallo compiles 300 reading strategies to share with readers in support of thirteen goals, from fluency to literary analysis . this is a great book for reading teachers of all levels.

thought-altering by kylene beers and roberts probstwith their humor and practicality, beers and probst present a vision of what reading and education could look like in all grades. Packed with strategies you can start using in your classroom today, this is a practical resource for all teachers.

The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading by Jan RichardsonThis book gives you all the planning and instructional tools you need to teach guided reading well, from pre-readers to fluent readers. covers essential strategies for all aspects of teaching reading and includes a variety of assessments, record-keeping forms, and lesson plans.

you can’t say it louder by debby murphythis dynamic book provides the foundation you need to confidently and successfully teach understanding to a diverse population of learners. Packed with innovative, classroom-proven models for differentiating instruction, this professional development resource will leave you feeling empowered, equipped, and excited to implement the strategies.

discover your impact by naomi o’brien and lanesha tabbat a time when the world seems so divided, it can feel like walking on eggshells in the classroom. In this novel, O’Brien and Tabb share how they exposed their youngest students to more perspectives and cultures in social studies by transforming their existing lessons into more inclusive lessons.

books on student diversity

Your classroom is likely to be full of diversity. you are likely to have students from different races, socioeconomic backgrounds, intellectual abilities, and learning styles. being a good teacher in a diverse classroom can be challenging. these books are designed to help you grow and learn in these areas.

poor students, rich teaching by eric jensenthis book focuses on empowering students to learn in the face of poverty. dr Eric Jensen clearly defines seven essential mindsets for reaching economically disadvantaged students. He also shares strategies for overcoming adversity and ensuring college and career readiness for all students, regardless of socioeconomic status.

for white people who teach in the neighborhood. . . and the rest of you too by christopher emdin drawing on his own experience of feeling undervalued and invisible in classrooms as a young man of color, and merging his experiences with more than a decade of teaching and research in urban america, award-winning educator Christopher Emdin offers a new perspective on an approach to teaching and learning in urban schools.