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Nate Levenson & David James—It’s Time for Strategic Scheduling: How to Design Smarter K–12 Schedules That Are Great for Students, Staff, and the Budget Sep 25, 2023

Show notes

Get the book It's Time for Strategic Scheduling: How to Design Smarter K–12 Schedules That Are Great for Students, Staff, and the Budget

Visit the New Solutions K12 Website, www.newsolutionsk12.com

About the Author

Nathan Levenson has served as a school board member, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction in Harvard, Massachusetts, and superintendent of Arlington, Massachusetts Public Schools. He currently serves as president of New Solutions K12.

David James is managing director at New Solutions K12. A former public middle school teacher, he facilitates New Solutions K12's scheduling academy. They are the authors, together, of It's Time for Strategic Scheduling.

Mitch Weathers—Executive Functions for Every Classroom: Creating Safe & Predictable Learning Environments Grades 3-12 Sep 18, 2023

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Preorder Executive Functions for Every Classroom: Creating Safe & Predictable Learning Environments Grades 3-12, www.OrganizedBinder.com/Book

Visit Mitch's Website, www.OrganizedBinder.com

Contact Mitch at Mitch@Organizedbinder.com

Follow Mitch on Twitter @Organizedbinder

About the Author

Mitch Weathers is the founder and CEO of Organized Binder. A veteran high school science teacher, he pioneered the Organized Binder approach that has helped tens of thousands of students in grades 3 through 12 and at the college level succeed by providing them with an organized system for keeping track of their work.

Heather Bell-Williams & Justin Baeder—Mapping Professional Practice: How To Develop Instructional Frameworks to Support Teacher Growth Sep 11, 2023

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Get the book Mapping Professional Practice: How to Develop Instructional Frameworks to Support Teacher Growth

Contact Heather Bell-Williams via email at ConsultHBW@gmail.com

Contact Justin Baeder via email at Justin@Principalcenter.com

About the Authors

Heather Bell-Williams is an experienced teacher, school administrator and consultant, with over 30 years of expertise to bring to her role as Coach and Consultant. Heather holds three bachelor’s degrees in arts and education from York University in Toronto and a Masters of Education in Leadership from the University of New Brunswick, as well as several additional qualifications, including Flourishing Coach certification. Heather is co-author of Mapping Professional Practice (Solution Tree)with Justin Baeder, PhD.

Justin Baeder, PhD. is author of Now We're Talking! 21 Days to High-Performance Instructional Leadership (Solution Tree), co-author of Mapping Professional Practice (Solution Tree),and creator of the Instructional Leadership Challenge, which has helped more than 10,000 leaders in 50 countries make a daily habit of classroom visits. He holds a PhD in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies from the University of Washington, and helps senior leaders in K-12 organizations build capacity for instructional leadership

Justin Baeder PhD: Accountability For Classroom Walkthroughs Aug 28, 2023

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Learn about the Instructional Leadership Challenge at www.PrincipalCenter.com/challenge

About the Author

The Instructional Leadership Challenge was created by Justin Baeder, PhD, Director of The Principal Center. Dr. Baeder has been a full-time author and consultant since 2012.

He is the author of Now We're Talking! 21 Days to High-Performance Instructional Leadership (Solution Tree), the leading book on classroom walkthroughs, as well as Mapping Professional Practice: How to Develop Instructional Frameworks to Support Teacher Growth, with Heather Bell-Williams.

Justin served his entire career in public education as a principal and teacher in Seattle Public Schools. He holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from Seattle University and a PhD in Educational Leadership & Policy from the University of Washington.

Sheryl Cababa—Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers Aug 21, 2023

Show notes

Get the book, Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers

Read Sheryl's article on Systems Thinking at www.Substantial.com

Find out more about Closing The Loop at Rosenfeld Media

Follow Sheryl on Twitter @SherylCababa

About the Author

Sheryl Cababa is Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial, a human-centered design practice that is focused on systems thinking and evidence-based design, working on everything from robotic surgery experience design to reimagining K-12 education through service design. She has worked with a diverse base of clients including the Gates Foundation, Microsoft, and IKEA. She holds a B.A. in journalism and political science from Syracuse University. Sheryl is an international speaker and workshop facilitator, and teaches at the University of Washington in Human Centered-Design & Engineering in Seattle.

Crystal Frommert—When Calling Parents Isn’t Your Calling: A teacher’s guide to communicating with parents Aug 14, 2023

Show notes

Get the book, When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling: A teacher's guide to communicating with parents

Visit Crystal's Website, www.CrystalFrommert.com

Follow Crystal on Twitter @mrs_frommert

About the Author

Crystal Frommert, M.Ed, has over 20 years’ experience in education as a teacher, instructional coach, school board member, adjunct college instructor, technology coordinator, and school administrator. She writes for Edutopia, Independent School Management, NAIS's Independent School Magazine and is the author of "When Calling Parents Isn't Your Calling: a teacher's guide to communicating with parents."

Jay Schroder—Teach From Your Best Self: A Teacher’s Guide to Thriving in the Classroom Aug 07, 2023

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Get the book, Teach from Your Best Self: A Teacher's Guide to Thriving in the Classroom

Visit Jay's website, www.TeachFromYourBestSelf.org

Follow Jay on Twitter @jay_schroder

About the Author

Jay Schroder has taught high school English and social studies for the past twenty-four years in both mainstream and alternative education settings. In 2021, he founded the Teach from Your Best Self Institute, an organization with a mission to support and inspire educators while advancing a new model for revitalizing education.

Robert J Marzano, Brian J Kosena⁠—⁠Leading a Competency-Based Elementary School: The Marzano Academies Model Jul 31, 2023

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Get the book, Leading a Competency-Based Elementary School: The Marzano Academies Model

Visit the Marzano Academy website

Visit the Marzano Resources website, www.marzanoresources.com

Follow Brian on Twitter @bjkosena

About the Author

Brian J. Kosena, EdD, is the founding principal of John E. Flynn a Marzano Academy, and currently serves as Director of Teaching & Learning for Westminster Public Schools. Dr. Kosena has been an educator since 2006, with a background as a principal, instructional technology coordinator, and high school social studies teacher.

Mike Schmoker—Results Now 2.0: The Untapped Opportunities for Swift, Dramatic Gains in Achievement Jul 24, 2023

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Get the book, Results Now 2.0: The Untapped Opportunities for Swift, Dramatic Gains in Achievement

Visit Mike's website www.MikeSchmoker.com

About the Authors

Dr. Mike Schmoker is a former administrator, English teacher, and football coach. He has written dozens of articles for educational journals, newspapers, and TIME magazine as well as multiple books for ASCD. In an EdWeek survey of national educational leaders, he was identified as among the best sources of practical "nuts and bolts…advice, wisdom and insight" on effective school improvement strategies. Schmoker is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by the National Association of Secondary School Principals for his publications and presentations. As a much sought-after presenter, he delivers keynotes and consults internationally throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, China, and Jordan. He is the author of Focus: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning and Leading with Focus: Elevating the Essentials for School and District Improvement.