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Professional Development Recommendations

The Distance Learning Playbook, Grades K-12, ed. , v.
How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms, ed. 2, v.
Formative Classroom Walkthroughs, ed. , v.
Learning Targets, ed. , v.
A Handbook for Classroom Instruction that Works, ed. 2, v.
Designing Effective Classroom Management, ed. , v.

Connie Moss

Learning Targets, ed. , v.
Formative Classroom Walkthroughs, ed. , v.
Challenging the Whole Child, ed. , v.
Advancing Formative Assessment in Every Classroom, ed. , v.

Education

1-to-1 Learning, ed. 2, v.
10 Steps to Managing Change in Schools, ed. , v.
100+ Ways to Recognize & Reward Your School Staff, ed. , v.
17,000 Classroom Visits Can’t Be Wrong, ed. , v.
200+ Proven Strategies for Teaching Reading, Grades K-8, ed. , v.
5 Myths About Classroom Technology, ed. , v.
A Better Approach to Mobile Devices, ed. , v.
A Close Look at Close Reading, ed. , v.
A Close Look at Close Reading, ed. , v.
A Differentiated Approach to the Common Core, ed. , v.
A Handbook for Classroom Instruction that Works, ed. 2, v.
A Handbook for the Art and Science of Teaching, ed. , v.
A Teacher's Guide to Multisensory Learning, ed. , v.
A World-Class Education, ed. , v.
Activating the Desire to Learn, ed. , v.
Advancing Formative Assessment in Every Classroom, ed. , v.
Aim High, Achieve More, ed. , v.
Align the Design, ed. , v.
Assignments Matter, ed. , v.
Authentic Learning in the Digital Age, ed. , v.
Balanced Leadership for Powerful Learning, ed. , v.
Balancing the Equation, ed. , v.
Becoming a Great High School, ed. , v.
Better Learning Through Structured Teaching, ed. , v.
Better Than Carrots or Sticks, ed. , v.
Beyond Discipline, ed. , v.
Brain Matters, ed. 2, v.
Brain-Based Teaching in the Digital Age, ed. , v.
Brain-Friendly Strategies for the Inclusion Classroom, ed. , v.
Breaking Free from Myths About Teaching and Learning, ed. , v.
Bring Your Own Device, ed. , v.
Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement, ed. , v.
Building Common Core-Based Curriculum, ed. , v.
Building Literacy in Social Studies, ed. , v.
Building Teachers' Capacity for Success, ed. , v.
Catching Up or Leading the Way, ed. , v.
Challenging the Whole Child, ed. , v.
Changing the Way You Teach, Improving the Way Students Learn, ed. , v.
Checking for Understanding, ed. 2, v.
Claim Your Domain–And Own Your Online Presence, ed. , v.
Classroom Assessment & Grading That Work, ed. , v.
Classroom Instruction That Works with English Language Learners, ed. , v.
Classroom Instruction that Works, ed. 2, v.
Coding Careers in Manufacturing, ed. , v.
Coding Careers in Transportation, ed. , v.
Coding Careers in the Energy Industry, ed. , v.
Collaborative Common Assessments, ed. , v.
Common Core Standards for High School English Language Arts, ed. , v.
Common Core Standards for High School Mathematics, ed. , v.
Common Core Standards for Middle School English Language Arts, ed. , v.
Complex Text Decoded, ed. , v.
Concept-Rich Mathematics Instruction, ed. , v.
Connecting Teachers, Students, and Standards, ed. , v.
Connecting the Dots, ed. , v.
Content-Area Conversations, ed. , v.
Create Success! Unlocking the Potential of Urban Students, ed. , v.
Creating a Culture of Feedback, ed. , v.
Creating the Opportunity to Learn, ed. , v.
Cultural Literacy for the Common Core, ed. , v.
Curriculum 21, ed. , v.
Designing Effective Classroom Management, ed. , v.
Detracking for Excellence and Equity, ed. , v.
Differentiating Instruction with Technology in K-5 Classrooms, ed. , v.
Differentiating Instruction with Technology in Middle School Classrooms, ed. , v.
Differentiation in Middle and High School, ed. , v.
Digital Citizenship in Schools, ed. , v.
Digital Storytelling Guide for Educators, ed. , v.
Discipline with Dignity, ed. 3, v.
Ditch the Daily Lesson Plan, ed. , v.
EdSpeak, ed. , v.
Educating Everybody's Children, ed. , v.
Education Unbound, ed. , v.
Effective Supervision, ed. , v.
Effective Teacher Interviews, ed. , v.
Embracing a Culture of Joy, ed. , v.
Encouragement in the Classroom, ed. , v.
Engaging Minds in English Language Arts Classrooms, ed. , v.
Engaging Minds in Science and Math Classrooms, ed. , v.
Engaging Minds in Social Studies Classrooms, ed. , v.
Engaging Minds in the Classroom, ed. , v.
Engaging the Whole Child, ed. , v.
Engineering Essentials for STEM Instruction, ed. , v.
Enhancing Professional Practice, ed. 2, v.
Enhancing RTI, ed. , v.
Everyday Engagement, ed. , v.
Exemplary Practices for Secondary Math Teachers, ed. , v.
FAST Grading, ed. , v.
Five Levers to Improve Learning, ed. , v.
Focus, ed. , v.
Formative Classroom Walkthroughs, ed. , v.
Freedom to Fail, ed. , v.
Freedom to Learn, ed. , v.
From Fear to Facebook, ed. , v.
Future-Focused Leadership, ed. , v.
Gearing Up for Learning Beyond K–12, ed. , v.
Getting Started with Blended Learning, ed. , v.
Getting to 'Got It!' Helping Struggling Students Learn How to Learn, ed. , v.
Global Education, ed. , v.
Grading Smarter Not Harder, ed. , v.
Great Performances, ed. 2, v.
Guided Instruction, ed. , v.
Habits of Mind Across the Curriculum, ed. , v.
Handling Student Frustrations, ed. , v.
Hanging In, ed. , v.
How Do Computers Follow Instructions?, ed. , v.
How Teachers Turn Data Into Action, ed. , v.
How to Assess Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Your Classroom, ed. , v.
How to Coach Leadership in a PLC, ed. , v.
How to Create a Culture of Achievement in Your School and Classroom, ed. , v.
How to Design Questions and Tasks to Assess Student Thinking, ed. , v.
How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms, ed. 2, v.
How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students, ed. , v.
How to Help Your School Thrive Without Breaking the Bank, ed. , v.
How to Launch PLCs in Your District, ed. , v.
How to Make Decisions with Different Kinds of Student Assessment Data, ed. , v.
How to Motivate Reluctant Learners, ed. , v.
How to Plan Rigorous Instruction, ed. , v.
How to Support Struggling Students, ed. , v.
How to Teach Now, ed. , v.
Igniting Teacher Leadership, ed. , v.
Implementing Project-Based Learning, ed. , v.
Improving Student Learning One Principal at a Time, ed. , v.
Improving Student Learning One Teacher at a Time, ed. , v.
Insights into Action, ed. , v.
Inspiring Active Learning, ed. , v.
Inspiring the Best in Students, ed. , v.
Instruction That Measures Up, ed. , v.
Instructional Methods for Differentiation and Deeper Learning, ed. , v.
Integrating Differentiated Instruction & Understanding by Design, ed. , v.
Inviting Students to Learn, ed. , v.
It's About Time, ed. , v.
It's About Time, ed. , v.
Joy, ed. , v.
Keeping the Whole Child Healthy and Safe, ed. , v.
Leadership, ed. , v.
Leading Change in Your School, ed. , v.
Leading and Managing a Differentiated Classroom, ed. , v.
Leading for DIfferentiation, ed. , v.
Learning From Coaching, ed. , v.
Learning Targets, ed. , v.
Learning and Leading with Habits of Mind, ed. , v.
Learning for Keeps, ed. , v.
Learning from Lincoln, ed. , v.
Learning in the Fast Lane, ed. , v.
Learning on Display, ed. , v.
Learning to Love Math, ed. , v.
Learning-Driven Schools, ed. , v.
Make School Meaningful—And Fun!, ed. , v.
Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching Grades 3–5, ed. , v.
Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching Grades 6–8, ed. , v.
Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching Grades K–2, ed. , v.
Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching High School, ed. , v.
Making Standards Useful in the Classroom, ed. , v.
Managing 21st Century Classrooms, ed. , v.
Managing Diverse Classrooms, ed. , v.
Managing Your Classroom With Heart, ed. , v.
Meeting Students Where They Live, ed. , v.
Memory at Work in the Classroom, ed. , v.
Minding the Achievement Gap One Classroom at a Time, ed. , v.
Mobilizing the Community to Help Students Succeed, ed. , v.
Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School & in Life, ed. , v.
Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, ed. 3, v.
National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators, ed. , v.
National Educational Technology Standards for Students, ed. 2, v.
National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers, ed. 2, v.
Neurodiversity in the Classroom, ed. , v.
Never Work Harder Than Your Students & Other Principles of Great Teaching, ed. , v.
Other Duties as Assigned, ed. , v.
Overcoming Textbook Fatigue, ed. , v.
Peace, ed. , v.
Peer Coaching to Enrich Professional Practice, School Culture, and Student Learning, ed. , v.
Personalizing the High School Experience for Each Student, ed. , v.
Poor Students, Rich Teaching, ed. , v.
Poor Students, Richer Teaching, ed. , v.
Principals Who Learn, ed. , v.
Productive Group Work, ed. , v.
Professional Learning Communities at Work™and Virtual Collaboration, ed. , v.
Promises Fulfilled, ed. , v.
Protocols for Professional Learning, ed. , v.
Qualities of Effective Principals, ed. , v.
Qualities of Effective Teachers, ed. 2, v.
Questioning for Classroom Discussion, ed. , v.
RSS for Educators, ed. , v.
Raising Black Students' Achievement Through Culturally Responsive Teaching, ed. , v.
Reaching Out to Latino Families of English Language Learners, ed. , v.
Read, Write, Lead, ed. , v.
Real Engagement, ed. , v.
Real-World Projects, ed. , v.
Reframing Teacher Leadership to Improve Your School, ed. , v.
Reinventing Learning for the Always-On Generation, ed. , v.
Reinventing Project-Based Learning, ed. , v.
Research-Based Strategies to Ignite Student Learning, ed. , v.
Researching in a Digital World, ed. , v.
Results Now, ed. , v.
Retaining New Teachers, ed. , v.
Rethinking Grading, ed. , v.
Rethinking Homework, ed. , v.
Retool Your School, ed. , v.
STEM Leadership, ed. , v.
Safe Practices for Life Online, ed. , v.
School Climate Change, ed. , v.
School Culture Rewired, ed. , v.
School Leadership that Works, ed. , v.
Schooling by Design, ed. , v.
Security vs. Access, ed. , v.
Setting the Standard for Project Based Learning, ed. , v.
Seven Keys to a Positive Learning Environment in Your Classroom, ed. , v.
Simplifying Common Assessment, ed. , v.
Simply Better, ed. , v.
Solving 25 Problems in Unit Design, ed. , v.
Sparking Student Creativity, ed. , v.
Strengthening and Enriching Your Professional Learning Community, ed. , v.
Stress-Busting Strategies for Teachers, ed. , v.
Student-Led Discussions, ed. , v.
Student-Powered Podcasting, ed. , v.
Summarization in Any Subject, ed. , v.
Supervision for Learning, ed. , v.
Supporting the Whole Child, ed. , v.
Taking Action on Adolescent Literacy, ed. , v.
Taking Charge of Professional Development, ed. , v.
Teach, Reflect, Learn, ed. , v.
Teacher Leadership That Strengthens Professional Practice, ed. , v.
Teacher Teamwork, ed. , v.
Teachers as Classroom Coaches, ed. , v.
Teaching Boys Who Struggle in School, ed. , v.
Teaching English Language Learners Across the Content Areas, ed. , v.
Teaching Reading in the Content Areas, ed. 3, v.
Teaching Reasoning, ed. , v.
Teaching Students to Self-Assess, ed. , v.
Teaching in Tandem, ed. , v.
Teaching the 4Cs with Technology, ed. , v.
Teaching the Brain to Read, ed. , v.
Teaching the Core Skills of Listening & Speaking, ed. , v.
Teaching with Digital Video, ed. , v.
Teaching with Poverty in Mind, ed. , v.
Teaching with the Brain in Mind, 2nd ed., Rev. and Updated, ed. , v.
The Art and Science of Teaching, ed. , v.
The Best Schools, ed. , v.
The Core Six, ed. , v.
The Data-Driven Classroom, ed. , v.
The Differentiated Classroom, ed. 2, v.
The Differentiated School, ed. , v.
The Distance Learning Playbook, Grades K-12, ed. , v.
The Essentials of Mathematics K-6, ed. , v.
The Essentials of Science, Grades K-6, ed. , v.
The Formative Assessment Action Plan, ed. , v.
The Fundamentals of (Re)designing Writing Units, ed. , v.
The Fundamentals of Literacy Coaching, ed. , v.
The Handbook for Enhancing Professional Practice, ed. , v.
The Inspired Teacher, ed. , v.
The Language-Rich Classroom, ed. , v.
The Learning Leader, ed. , v.
The Motivated Brain, ed. , v.
The Motivated Student, ed. , v.
The New Teacher's Companion, ed. , v.
The Power of Extreme Writing, ed. , v.
The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools, ed. , v.
The Principal 50, ed. , v.
The Purposeful Classroom, ed. , v.
The Resilient Teacher, ed. , v.
The Strategic Teacher, ed. , v.
The Teacher Quality Index, ed. , v.
The Tech-Savvy Administrator, ed. , v.
The Understanding by Design Guide to Advanced Concepts in Creating and Reviewing Units, ed. , v.
The Understanding by Design Guide to Creating High-Quality Units, ed. , v.
The Unofficial Guide to Building Bridges in Minecraft, ed. , v.
The Unofficial Guide to Building Castles in Minecraft, ed. , v.
The Unofficial Guide to Building Farms in Minecraft, ed. , v.
The Unofficial Guide to Building Railroads in Minecraft, ed. , v.
The Unofficial Guide to Building Skyscrapers in Minecraft, ed. , v.
The Unofficial Guide to Building Towns in Minecraft, ed. , v.
The Well-Balanced Teacher, ed. , v.
Thriving as a New Teacher, ed. , v.
Time to Teach, ed. , v.
Total Literacy Techniques, ed. , v.
Total Participation Techniques, ed. , v.
Toys to Tools, ed. , v.
Transformational Teaching in the Information Age, ed. , v.
Transformative Assessment in Action, ed. , v.
Transformative Assessment, ed. , v.
Transforming Classroom Practice, ed. , v.
Transforming Professional Development into Student Results, ed. , v.
Turning High-Poverty Schools into High-Performing Schools, ed. , v.
Understanding Common Core State Standards, ed. , v.
Understanding How Young Children Learn, ed. , v.
Understanding by Design, Expanded 2nd ed., ed. , v.
Unlocking Student Potential, ed. , v.
Using Technology to Enhance Reading, ed. , v.
Using Technology to Enhance Writing, ed. , v.
Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works, ed. , v.
Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works, ed. 2, v.
Using VR in Gaming, ed. , v.
Vocab Rehab, ed. , v.
Wasting Minds, ed. , v.
Web 2.0, ed. , v.
Web 2.0, ed. , v.
West Meets East, ed. , v.
What Every School Leader Needs to Know About RTI, ed. , v.
What Teachers Really Need to Know About Formative Assessment, ed. , v.
What Works in K-12 Online Learning, ed. , v.
What Works in Schools, ed. , v.
When Teaching Gets Tough, ed. , v.
Where Great Teaching Begins, ed. , v.

Social Science

Advertising Overload, ed. , v.
Barack Obama Is Elected President, ed. , v.
Bullies and Trolls, ed. , v.
Eleanor Roosevelt Champions Women's Rights, ed. , v.
Everything You Need to Know About Bisexuality, ed. , v.
Everything You Need to Know About Nonbinary Gender Identities, ed. , v.
Examining Assimilation, ed. , v.
Fake News and the Manipulation of Public Opinion, ed. , v.
Fake News, ed. , v.
Growing Up LGBTQ, ed. , v.
How Should Extremist Content Be Regulated on Social Media?, ed. , v.
Investigating Institutional Racism, ed. , v.
Is Safety More Important Than Privacy?, ed. , v.
Is Technology Becoming Too Smart?, ed. , v.
Jackie Robinson Breaks Barriers, ed. , v.
LGBTQ Discrimination in America, ed. , v.
LGBTQ Rights and the Law, ed. , v.
LGBTQ Service in the Armed Forces, ed. , v.
LGBTQ Social Movements in America, ed. , v.
Living with ADHD, ed. , v.
Living with Learning Disabilities, ed. , v.
Living with OCD, ed. , v.
Living with PTSD, ed. , v.
Living with Panic Disorder, ed. , v.
Looking at Privilege and Power, ed. , v.
Navigating Intersectionality, ed. , v.
Questioning Cultural Appropriation, ed. , v.
Race and Economics, ed. , v.
Race and Policing, ed. , v.
Race in the Criminal Justice System, ed. , v.
Recognizing Microaggressions, ed. , v.
Refugees, ed. , v.
Roots of Racism, ed. , v.
Rosa Parks Stays Seated, ed. , v.
Spread Your Message!, ed. , v.
Stand up to Stigma, ed. , v.
Technologies That Help Our World, ed. , v.
Teen Guide to Mental Health, ed. , v.
The #MeToo Movement, ed. , v.
The Charlottesville Protests, ed. , v.
The Dreamers and DACA, ed. , v.
The Fake News Phenomenon, ed. , v.
The First Moon Landing, ed. , v.
The Five Thieves of Happiness, ed. , v.
The Internet Connects Us All, ed. , v.
The Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage, ed. , v.
The Mood Elevator, ed. , v.
The Refugee Crisis, ed. , v.
The Silence Breakers and the #MeToo Movement, ed. , v.
They're Watching You, ed. , v.
Transgender Rights, ed. , v.
What Are Race and Racism?, ed. , v.
What Are the Dangers of Online Scams?, ed. , v.
What You Post Lasts Forever, ed. , v.
White Privilege, ed. , v.
You Are the Product, ed. , v.
You're Addicted to Your Phone, ed. , v.
You're Being Duped, ed. , v.
Your Personalized Internet, ed. , v.

History

A Primary Source Investigation of Slavery, ed. , v.
Barbara Jordan, ed. , v.
Blacks in Paris, ed. , v.
Booker T. Washington, ed. , v.
Calvin Spann, ed. , v.
Carol Moseley Braun, ed. , v.
Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine, ed. , v.
Dennis Banks and Russell Means, ed. , v.
Did the Civil Rights Movement Achieve Civil Rights?, ed. , v.
Fannie Lou Hamer, ed. , v.
Harriet Robinson Scott, ed. , v.
Hidden Heroes, ed. , v.
Hidden Human Computers, ed. , v.
Ida Wells, ed. , v.
Japanese American Imprisonment During World War II, ed. , v.
John Lewis, ed. , v.
Loving v. Virginia, ed. , v.
March Fong Eu, ed. , v.
Oney Judge, ed. , v.
Richard Wright, ed. , v.
Ruby Bridges and the Desegregation of American Schools, ed. , v.
The 1924 Immigration Act and Its Relevance Today, ed. , v.
The Birth of Hip-Hop, ed. , v.
The Chinese Exclusion Act and Its Relevance Today, ed. , v.
The Freedmen's Bureau, ed. , v.
The Grand Contraband Camp, ed. , v.
The Great Migration, ed. , v.
The Harlem Renaissance, ed. , v.
The Impact of Black Churches on the Civil Rights Movement, ed. , v.
The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears, ed. , v.
The Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage, ed. , v.
The Making of Motown, ed. , v.
The March on Washington and Its Legacy, ed. , v.
The Negro Leagues, ed. , v.
The Scottsboro Boys, ed. , v.
The Stonewall Riots, ed. , v.
The Story of the Black National Anthem, ed. , v.
The Thirteenth Amendment and Its Legacy, ed. , v.
The Tulsa Race Riot, ed. , v.
Two Bloody Sundays, ed. , v.
Women with Wings, ed. , v.

Medicine

Addicted to E-Cigarettes and Vaping, ed. , v.
Addicted to Social Media, ed. , v.
Addicted to Video Games, ed. , v.

Literature

Advertising Overload, ed. , v.
Distinguishing Fact from Opinion, ed. , v.
Fake News and the Factories That Make It, ed. , v.
Fake News, ed. , v.
How Journalists Work, ed. , v.
How Social Media Impacts News, ed. , v.
Identifying Fake News, ed. , v.
Identifying Media Bias, ed. , v.
Legitimate News Sources, ed. , v.
The Bubble of Confirmation Bias, ed. , v.
The Fake News Crisis, ed. , v.
The Fake News Phenomenon, ed. , v.
The Importance of Good Sources, ed. , v.
Twitter Culture, ed. , v.
Your Personalized Internet, ed. , v.

Technology

Algorithms & Sequencing, ed. , v.
Build Your Algorithm Skills, ed. , v.
Build Your Computational Thinking Skills, ed. , v.
Build Your Computer Security Skills, ed. , v.
Build Your Debugging Skills, ed. , v.
Build Your UX and UI Design Skills, ed. , v.
Cell Phone Privacy, ed. , v.
Cybercrime and You, ed. , v.
Cybercrime, ed. , v.
Debugging & Problem Solving, ed. , v.
Fake News and the Factories That Make It, ed. , v.
Filter Bubbles and You, ed. , v.
Functions & Variables, ed. , v.
Identity Theft, ed. , v.
If This / Then That, ed. , v.
Inside 3D Printers, ed. , v.
Inside Computers, ed. , v.
Internet Security and You, ed. , v.
Invent a Game! and More Coding & Strategy Challenges, ed. , v.
Loops & Sorting, ed. , v.
Personal Data Collection, ed. , v.
Privacy, Data Harvesting, and You, ed. , v.
Surveillance, ed. , v.
Technologies That Help Our World, ed. , v.
The Bubble of Confirmation Bias, ed. , v.
The Dark Web, ed. , v.
The Internet Connects Us All, ed. , v.
Twitter Culture, ed. , v.
Understanding Memes and Internet Satire, ed. , v.
Weaponized Social Media, ed. , v.
What Is Coding?, ed. , v.
When Content Goes Viral, ed. , v.

Biography

Barbara Jordan, ed. , v.
Booker T. Washington, ed. , v.
Calvin Spann, ed. , v.
Carol Moseley Braun, ed. , v.
Dennis Banks and Russell Means, ed. , v.
Fannie Lou Hamer, ed. , v.
Harriet Robinson Scott, ed. , v.
Ida Wells, ed. , v.
John Lewis, ed. , v.
March Fong Eu, ed. , v.
Oney Judge, ed. , v.
Richard Wright, ed. , v.
Ruby Bridges and the Desegregation of American Schools, ed. , v.

Law

Birthright Citizenship, ed. , v.
Border Control and the Wall, ed. , v.
Constitutional Rights, ed. , v.
Detaining and Deporting Undocumented Immigrants, ed. , v.
Refugees and Asylum, ed. , v.
The Dreamers and DACA, ed. , v.
The Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage, ed. , v.

General Reference

Crazy-Stressed, ed. , v.

Science

Gaming Technology, ed. , v.
Invent a Game! and More Coding & Strategy Challenges, ed. , v.
The First Moon Landing, ed. , v.

Arts

The Women of Hip-Hop, ed. , v.