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Assessment

• Advancing Formative Assessment in Every Classroom: A Guide for Instructional Leaders (2009) by Connie M. Moss and Susan M. Brookhart
• Assessing and Reporting on Habits of Mind (2000) edited by Arthur Costa and Bena Kallick
• Assessing Student Outcomes: Performance Assessment Using the Dimensions of Learning Model (1993) by Robert J. Marzano, Debra Pickering and Jay McTighe
• Assessment in the Learning Organization: Shifting the Paradigm (1995) edited by Arthur L. Costa and Bena Kallick
• Checking for Understanding: Formative Assessment Techniques for Your Classroom (2007) by Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey
• Classroom Assessment & Grading that Work (2006) by Robert J. Marzano
• Collaborative Analysis of Student Work: Improving Teaching and Learning (2003) by Georgea M. Langer, Amy Bernstein Colton and Loretta S. Goff
• Great Performances: Creating Classroom-Based Assessment Tasks (1998) by Larry Lewin and Betty Jean Shoemaker
• How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students (2008) by Susan M. Brookhart
• An Introduction to Using Portfolios in the Classroom (1997) by Charlotte Danielson and Leslye Abrutyn
• The Learning Leader: How to Focus School Improvement for Better Results (2006) by Douglas B. Reeves
• Linking Teacher Evaluation and Student Learning (2005) by Pamela D. Tucker and James H. Stronge
• The Portfolio Organizer: Succeeding with Portfolios in Your Classroom (2000) by Carol Rolheiser, Barbara Bower and Laurie Stevahn
• Protocols for Professional Learning (2009) by Lois Brown Easton
• A Teacher's Guide to Performance-Based Learning and Assessment (1996) by K. Michael Hibbard, Linda Van Wagenen, Samuel Lewbel, Stacey Waterbury-Wyatt, Susan Shaw, Kelly Pelletier, Beth Larkins, Judith O'Donnell Dooling, Elizabeth Elia, Susan Palma, Judith Maier, Don Johnson, Maureen Honan, Deborah McKeon Nelson and Jo Anne Wislocki
• Teaching Writing in the Content Areas (2005) by Vicki Urquhart and Monette McIver
• Test Better, Teach Better: The Instructional Role of Assessment (2003) by W. James Popham
• Transformative Assessment (2008) by W. James Popham
• Transforming Classroom Grading (2000) by Robert J. Marzano
• The Truth About Testing (2001) by W. James Popham
• The Understanding by Design Professional Development Workbook (2004) by Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggins
• Using Data to Assess Your Reading Program (2004) by Emily Calhoun
• What Works in Schools: Translating Research into Action (2003) by Robert J. Marzano

The Brain and Learning

• Activating the Desire to Learn (2007) by Bob Sullo
• ADD/ADHD Alternatives in the Classroom (1999) by Thomas Armstrong
• Arts with the Brain in Mind (2001) by Eric Jensen
• Brain Matters: Translating Research into Classroom Practice (2001) by Patricia Wolfe
• The Brain-Compatible Classroom: Using What We Know About Learning to Improve Teaching (2003) by Laura Erlauer
• Brain-Friendly Strategies for the Inclusion Classroom (2007) by Judy Willis
• How to Teach So Students Remember (2005) by Marilee Sprenger
• In Search of Understanding: The Case for Constructivist Classrooms, Revised Edition (1999) by Jacqueline Grennon Brooks and Martin G. Brooks
• Learning & Memory: The Brain in Action (1999) by Marilee Sprenger
• The Motivated Student: Unlocking the Enthusiasm for Learning (2009) by Bob Sullo
• Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom (2009) by Thomas Armstrong
• Research-Based Strategies to Ignite Student Learning: Insights from a Neurologist and Classroom Teacher (2006) by Judy Willis
• A Teacher's Guide to Cognitive Type Theory and Learning Style (1996) by Carolyn Mamchur
• Teaching to the Brain's Natural Learning Systems (2002) by Barbara K. Given
• Teaching with Poverty in Mind: What Being Poor Does to Kids' Brains and What Schools Can Do About It (2009) by Eric Jensen
• Teaching with the Brain in Mind, 2nd Edition (2005) by Eric Jensen

Classroom Management

• Align the Design: A Blueprint for School Improvement (2008) by Nancy J. Mooney and Ann T. Mausbach
• Beyond Discipline: From Compliance to Community (1996) by Alfie Kohn
• Beyond Discipline: From Compliance to Community, 10th Anniversary Edition (2006) by Alfie Kohn
• Classroom Management That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Every Teacher (2003) by Robert J. Marzano, Jana S. Marzano and Debra J. Pickering
• Connecting Character to Conduct: Helping Students Do the Right Things (2000) by Rita Stein, Roberta Richin, Richard Banyon, Francine Banyon and Marc Stein
• Connecting with Students (2001) by Allen N. Mendler
• Discipline with Dignity, 3rd Edition: New Challenges, New Solutions (2008) by Richard L. Curwin, Allen N. Mendler and Brian D. Mendler
• Educating Oppositional and Defiant Children (2003) by Philip S. Hall and Nancy D. Hall
• A Handbook for Classroom Management that Works (2005) by Robert J. Marzano, Barbara B. Gaddy, Maria C. Foseid, Mark P. Foseid and Jana S. Marzano
• The Key Elements of Classroom Management: Managing Time and Space, Student Behavior, and Instructional Strategies (2003) by Joyce McLeod, Jan Fisher and Ginny Hoover
• Managing Diverse Classrooms: How to Build on Students' Cultural Strengths (2008) by Carrie Rothstein-Fisch and Elise Trumbull
• Managing Your Classroom with Heart: A Guide for Nurturing Adolescent Learners (2006) by Katy Ridnouer
• The New Teacher's Companion: Practical Wisdom for Succeeding in the Classroom (2009) by Gini Cunningham
• Talk It Out: Conflict Resolution in the Elementary Classroom (1996) by Barbara Porro
• Winning Strategies for Classroom Management (2000) by Carol Cummings

Community Relations

• Detracking for Excellence and Equity (2008) by Carol Corbett Burris and Delia T. Garrity
• The First Amendment in Schools (2003) by Charles C. Haynes, Sam Chaltain, John E. Ferguson Jr., David L. Hudson Jr. and Oliver Thomas
• Mobilizing the Community to Help Students Succeed (2008) by Hugh B. Price
• The New Principal's Fieldbook: Strategies for Success (2004) by Pam Robbins and Harvey Alvy

Cultural Diversity

• Bullying and Harassment: A Legal Guide for Educators (2004) by Kathleen Conn
• Closing the Achievement Gap: A Vision for Changing Beliefs and Practices (2003) by Belinda Williams
• The Evolving Multicultural Classroom (1994) by Rose Reissman
• Meeting the Needs of Second Language Learners: An Educator's Guide (2003) by Judith Lessow-Hurley
• Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School & in Life (2009) by Baruti K. Kafele
• Teaching English Language Learners Across the Content Areas (2010) by Judie Haynes and Debbie Zacarian

Curriculum

• Advancing Education Through Environmental Literacy (2003) by Michele L. Archie
• The Big Picture: Education Is Everyone's Business (2004) by Dennis Littky and Samantha Grabelle
• Building Academic Vocabulary: Teacher's Manual (2005) by Robert J. Marzano and Debra J. Pickering
• Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement: Research on What Works in Schools (2004) by Robert J. Marzano
• Challenging the Whole Child: Reflections on Best Practices in Learning, Teaching, and Leadership (2009) edited by Marge Scherer and the Educational Leadership Staff
• Content of the Curriculum, 2nd ed. (1995) edited by Allan A. Glatthorn
• Curriculum 21: Essential Education for a Changing World (2010) edited by Heidi Hayes Jacobs
• The Curriculum Mapping Planner: Templates, Tools, and Resources for Effective Professional Development (2009) by Heidi Hayes Jacobs and Ann Johnson
• Differentiation in Practice: A Resource Guide for Differentiating Curriculum, Grades K-5 (2003) by Carol Ann Tomlinson and Caroline Cunningham Eidson
• Differentiation in Practice: A Resource Guide for Differentiating Curriculum, Grades 5–9 (2003) by Carol Ann Tomlinson and Caroline Cunningham Eidson
• Differentiation in Practice: A Resource Guide for Differentiating Curriculum, Grades 9–12 (2005) by Carol Ann Tomlinson and Cindy A. Strickland
• Education in a New Era (2000 ASCD Yearbook): Print edition no longer available; available online to ASCD Premium and Comprehensive members. (2000) edited by Ronald S. Brandt
• The Essentials of Mathematics, Grades 7–12: Effective Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (2006) by Kathy Checkley
• The Essentials of Mathematics, K–6: Effective Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (2006) by Kathy Checkley
• Getting Results with Curriculum Mapping (2004) edited by Heidi Hayes Jacobs
• Inviting Students to Learn: 100 Tips for Talking Effectively With Your Students (2010) by Jenny Edwards
• Mapping the Big Picture: Integrating Curriculum and Assessment K–12 (1997) by Heidi Hayes Jacobs
• The Mathematics Program Improvement Review: A Comprehensive Evaluation Process for K-12 Schools (2005) by Ron Pelfrey
• Meeting Standards Through Integrated Curriculum (2004) by Susan M. Drake and Rebecca C. Burns
• Priorities in Practice: The Essentials of Science, Grades K–6: Effective Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (2006) by Rick Allen
• Staying Centered: Curriculum Leadership in A Turbulent Era (1998) by Steven J. Gross
• Succeeding with Standards: Linking Curriculum, Assessment, and Action Planning (2001) by Judy F. Carr and Douglas E. Harris
• Taking Religion Seriously Across the Curriculum (1998) by Warren A. Nord and Charles C. Haynes
• Transforming Schools: Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement (2004) by Allison Zmuda, Robert Kuklis and Everett Kline
• The Unfinished Revolution: Learning, Human Behavior, Community, and Political Paradox (2001) by John Abbott and Terry Ryan

Designing Learning Experiences

• Analytic Processes for School Leaders (2001) by Cynthia T. Richetti and Benjamin B. Tregoe
• Classroom Instruction That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement (2001) by Robert J. Marzano, Debra J. Pickering and Jane E. Pollock
• The Classroom of Choice: Giving Students What They Need and Getting What You Want (2004) by Jonathan C. Erwin
• Concept-Rich Mathematics Instruction: Building a Strong Foundation for Reasoning and Problem Solving (2006) by Meir Ben-Hur
• Creating an Inclusive School, 2nd Edition (2005) edited by Richard A. Villa and Jacqueline S. Thousand
• Designing Personalized Learning for Every Student (2001) by Dianne Ferguson, Cleo Droege, Hafdís Guðjónsdóttir, Jackie Lester, Gwen Meyer, Ginevra Ralph, Nadia Sampson and Janet Williams
• Developing Minds: A Resource Book for Teaching Thinking, 3rd Edition (2001) edited by Arthur L. Costa
• Developing More Curious Minds (2003) by John Barell
• Education and Public Health: Natural Partners in Learning for Life (2003) by Jenny Smith
• Educators As Learners: Creating a Professional Learning Community in Your School (2000) edited by Penelope J. Wald and Michael S. Castleberry
• Energizing Teacher Education and Professional Development with Problem-Based Learning (2001) edited by Barbara B. Levin
• Essential Ingredients: Recipes for Teaching Writing (2001) by Sandra Worsham
• Fulfilling the Promise of the Differentiated Classroom: Strategies and Tools for Responsive Teaching (2003) by Carol Ann Tomlinson
• Guiding School Improvement with Action Research (2000) by Richard Sagor
• A Handbook for Classroom Instruction That Works (2001) by Robert J. Marzano, Jennifer S. Norford, Diane E. Paynter, Debra J. Pickering and Barbara B. Gaddy
• How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms, 2nd Edition (2001) by Carol Ann Tomlinson
• How to Use Problem-Based Learning in the Classroom (1997) by Robert Delisle
• Inclusive Schools in Action: Making Differences Ordinary (2000) by James McLeskey and Nancy L. Waldron
• Increasing Student Learning Through Multimedia Projects (2002) by Michael Simkins, Karen Cole, Fern Tavalin and Barbara Means
• Integrating Differentiated Instruction & Understanding by Design: Connecting Content and Kids (2006) by Carol Ann Tomlinson and Jay McTighe
• Learning on Display: Student-Created Museums That Build Understanding (2006) by Linda D'Acquisto
• The Multiple Intelligences of Reading and Writing: Making the Words Come Alive (2003) by Thomas Armstrong
• Personalizing the High School Experience for Each Student (2008) by Joseph DiMartino and John H. Clarke
• Preventing Early Learning Failure (2001) edited by Bob Sornson
• Problems as Possibilities: Problem-Based Learning for K–16 Education 2nd Edition (2002) by Linda Torp and Sara Sage
• Productive Group Work: How to Engage Students, Build Teamwork, and Promote Understanding (2009) by Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher and Sandi Everlove
• Schooling for Life: Reclaiming the Essence of Learning (2002) by Jacqueline Grennon Brooks
• So Each May Learn: Integrating Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences (2000) by Harvey F. Silver, Richard W. Strong and Matthew J. Perini
• The Soul of Education: Helping Students Find Connection, Compassion, and Character at School (2000) by Rachael Kessler
• Taking Action on Adolescent Literacy: An Implementation Guide for School Leaders (2007) by Judith L. Irvin, Julie Meltzer and Melinda S. Dukes
• A Teacher's Guide to Multisensory Learning: Improving Literacy by Engaging the Senses (2008) by Lawrence Baines
• Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning (2002) by David H. Rose, Anne Meyer, Nicole Strangman and Gabrielle Rappolt
• Visual Literacy: Learn to See, See to Learn (2002) by Lynell Burmark

Dimensions of Learning

• A Different Kind of Classroom: Teaching with Dimensions of Learning (1992) by Robert J. Marzano
• Observing Dimensions of Learning in Classrooms and Schools (1995) by John L. Brown

District Leadership

• The Art of School Leadership (2005) by Thomas R. Hoerr
• ASCD 1984–2004: Defining Moments, Future Prospects (2004)
• Becoming a Great High School: 6 Strategies and 1 Attitude That Make a Difference (2009) by Tim R. Westerberg
• Catching Up or Leading the Way: American Education in the Age of Globalization (2009) by Yong Zhao
• Connecting Leadership with Learning: A Framework for Reflection, Planning, and Action (2006) by Michael A. Copland and Michael S. Knapp
• Doc: The Story of Dennis Littky and His Fight for a Better School (2005) by Susan Kammeraad-Campbell
• Education Unbound: The Promise and Practice of Greenfield Schooling (2010) by Frederick M. Hess
• Effective Teacher Hiring: A Guide to Getting the Best (2002) by Kenneth D. Peterson
• Enhancing Student Achievement: A Framework for School Improvement (2002) by Charlotte Danielson
• Finding Your Leadership Style: A Guide for Educators (2002) by Jeffrey Glanz
• Future-Focused Leadership: Preparing Schools, Students, and Communities for Tomorrow's Realities (2006) by Gary Marx
• Handbook for Qualities of Effective Teachers (2004) by James H. Stronge, Pamela D. Tucker and Jennifer L. Hindman
• The Hero's Journey: How Educators Can Transform Schools and Improve Learning (1999) by John L. Brown and Cerylle A. Moffett
• How to Help Beginning Teachers Succeed, 2nd Edition (2000) by Stephen P. Gordon and Susan Maxey
• How to Help Your School Thrive Without Breaking the Bank (2009) by John G. Gabriel and Paul C. Farmer
• Improving Student Learning One Principal at a Time (2009) by Jane E. Pollock and Sharon M. Ford
• Leadership for Differentiating Schools & Classrooms (2000) by Carol Ann Tomlinson and Susan Demirsky Allan
• Leadership for Learning: How to Help Teachers Succeed (2002) by Carl D. Glickman
• Leading Change in Your School: How to Conquer Myths, Build Commitment, and Get Results (2009) by Douglas B. Reeves
• Lessons from Exceptional School Leaders (2001) by Mark F. Goldberg
• Motivating Students and Teachers in an Era of Standards (2003) by Richard Sagor
• On Becoming a School Leader: A Person-Centered Challenge (1999) by Arthur W. Combs, Ann B. Miser and Kathryn S. Whitaker
• Preparing Our Schools for the 21st Century (1999 ASCD Yearbook) (1999) edited by David D. Marsh
• Principals Who Learn: Asking the Right Questions, Seeking the Best Solutions (2007) by Barbara Kohm and Beverly Nance
• Qualities of Effective Teachers, 2nd Edition (2007) by James H. Stronge
• Resilient School Leaders: Strategies for Turning Adversity Into Achievement (2005) by Jerry L. Patterson and Paul Kelleher
• Results: The Key to Continuous School Improvement, 2nd edition (1999) by Mike Schmoker
• The Results Fieldbook: Practical Strategies from Dramatically Improved Schools (2001) by Michael J. Schmoker
• Results Now: How We Can Achieve Unprecedented Improvements in Teaching and Learning (2006) by Mike Schmoker
• The School Law Handbook: What Every Leader Needs to Know (2004) by William C. Bosher Jr., Kate R. Kaminski and Richard S. Vacca
• School Leadership That Works: From Research To Results (2005) by Robert J. Marzano, Timothy Waters and Brian A. McNulty
• Schooling by Design: Mission, Action, and Achievement (2007) by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe
• Supervision for Learning: A Performance-Based Approach To Teacher Development and School Improvement (2006) by James M. Aseltine, Judith O. Faryniarz and Anthony J. Rigazio-DiGilio
• Sustaining Change in Schools: How to Overcome Differences and Focus on Quality (2005) by Daniel P. Johnson
• The Teacher Quality Index: A Protocol for Teacher Selection (2006) by James H. Stronge and Jennifer L. Hindman
• A Teacher's Guide to Working with Paraeducators and Other Classroom Aides (2001) by Jill Morgan and Betty Y. Ashbaker
• Teachers Wanted: Attracting and Retaining Good Teachers (2004) by Daniel A. Heller

Educational Technology

• Brain-Based Teaching in the Digital Age (2010) by Marilee Sprenger
• The Internet and the Law: What Educators Need to Know (2002) by Kathleen Conn
• The New Basics: Education and the Future of Work in the Telematic Age (2002) by David D. Thornburg
• The Technology Fix: The Promise and Reality of Computers in Our Schools (2004) by William D. Pflaum

Integrating Curriculum

• Building Learning Communities with Character: How to Integrate Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (2002) by Bernard Novick, Jeffrey S. Kress and Maurice J. Elias
• Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Design and Implementation (1989) edited by Heidi Hayes Jacobs

Intelligence

• Becoming A Multiple Intelligences School (2000) by Thomas R. Hoerr
• Educating Minds and Hearts: Social Emotional Learning and the Passage into Adolescence (1999) edited by Jonathan Cohen
• Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, 2nd Edition (2000) by Thomas Armstrong
• Promoting Social and Emotional Learning: Guidelines for Educators (1997) by Maurice J. Elias, Joseph E. Zins, Roger P. Weissberg, Karin S. Frey, Mark T. Greenberg, Norris M. Haynes, Rachael Kessler, Mary E. Schwab-Stone and Timothy P. Shriver

Literacy

• Building Literacy in Social Studies: Strategies for Improving Comprehension and Critical Thinking (2007) by Donna Ogle, Ron Klemp and Bill McBride
• Building Student Literacy Through Sustained Silent Reading (2005) by Steve Gardiner
• Creating Literacy-Rich Schools for Adolescents (2006) by Gay Ivey and Douglas Fisher
• Differentiated Literacy Coaching: Scaffolding for Student and Teacher Success (2007) by Mary Catherine Moran
• Effective Literacy Coaching: Building Expertise and a Culture of Literacy: An ASCD Action Tool (2009) by Shari Frost, Roberta Buhle and Camille Blachowicz
• Literacy Leadership for Grades 5–12 (2003) by Rosemarye Taylor and Valerie Doyle Collins
• Literacy Strategies for Grades 4–12: Reinforcing the Threads of Reading (2005) by Karen Tankersley
• Literacy Strategies for Improving Mathematics Instruction (2005) by Joan M. Kenney, Euthecia Hancewicz, Loretta Heuer, Diana Metsisto and Cynthia L. Tuttle
• Research-Based Methods of Reading Instruction for English Language Learners, Grades K–4 (2007) by Sylvia Linan-Thompson and Sharon Vaughn
• Research-Based Methods of Reading Instruction, Grades K–3 (2004) by Sharon Vaughn and Sylvia Linan-Thompson
• Teaching Beginning Reading and Writing with the Picture Word Inductive Model (1999) by Emily F. Calhoun
• Teaching Reading in Mathematics: A Supplement to Teaching Reading in the Content Areas, 2nd edition (2002) by Mary Lee Barton and Clare Heidema
• Teaching Reading in Social Studies: A Supplement to Teaching Reading in the Content Areas, 2nd edition (2003) by Jane K. Doty, Gregory N. Cameron and Mary Lee Barton
• The Threads of Reading: Strategies for Literacy Development (2003) by Karen Tankersley

Professional Development

• A Better Beginning: Supporting and Mentoring New Teachers (1999) edited by Marge Scherer
• Capturing the Wisdom of Practice: Professional Portfolios for Educators (1999) by Giselle O. Martin-Kniep
• Classroom Instruction That Works with English Language Learners Facilitator's Guide (2008) by Jane D. Hill and Cynthia L. Björk
• Classroom Instruction That Works with English Language Learners Participant's Workbook (2008) by Jane D. Hill and Cynthia L. Björk
• Creating Dynamic Schools Through Mentoring, Coaching, and Collaboration (2005) by Judy F. Carr, Nancy Herman and Douglas E. Harris
• Developing Habits of Mind in Elementary Schools: An ASCD Action Tool (2009) by Karen Boyes and Graham Watts
• Developing Habits of Mind in Secondary Schools: An ASCD Action Tool (2009) by Karen Boyes and Graham Watts
• Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching, 2nd Edition (2007) by Charlotte Danielson
• Enlighten Up! An Educator's Guide to Stress-Free Living (2003) by Lynell Burmark and Lou Fournier
• Exploring Differentiated Instruction (2009) by Cindy A. Strickland
• Exploring Formative Assessment (2009) by Susan M. Brookhart
• The Fundamentals of Literacy Coaching (2008) by Amy Sandvold and Maelou Baxter
• Honoring Diverse Teaching Styles: A Guide for Supervisors (2003) by Edward Pajak
• How to Mentor in the Midst of Change, 2nd Edition (2004) by Cheryl Granade Sullivan
• How to Plan and Implement a Peer Coaching Program (1991) by Pam Robbins
• Implementing the Framework for Teaching in Enhancing Professional Practice: An ASCD Action Tool (2009) by Charlotte Danielson, Darlene Axtell, Paula Bevan, Bernadette Cleland, Candi McKay, Elaine Phillips and Karyn Wright
• Leadership Capacity for Lasting School Improvement (2003) by Linda Lambert
• A New Vision for Staff Development (1997) by Dennis Sparks and Stephanie Hirsh
• Principals and Student Achievement: What the Research Says (2003) by Kathleen Cotton
• Professional Development for Differentiating Instruction: An ASCD Action Tool (2009) by Cindy A. Strickland
• Qualities of Effective Principals (2008) by James H. Stronge, Holly B. Richard and Nancy Catano
• Staffing the Principalship: Finding, Coaching, and Mentoring School Leaders (2004) by Suzette Lovely
• Student Achievement Through Staff Development, 3rd Edition (2002) by Bruce R. Joyce and Beverly Showers
• Taking Charge of Professional Development: A Practical Model for Your School (2009) by Joseph H. Semadeni
• Teacher Evaluation to Enhance Professional Practice (2000) by Charlotte Danielson and Thomas L. McGreal
• Teacher Leadership That Strengthens Professional Practice (2006) by Charlotte Danielson
• Teacher-Centered Professional Development (2004) by Gabriel Diaz-Maggioli

Safe Schools

• How to Prepare for and Respond to a Crisis, 2nd Edition (2002) by David J. Schonfeld, Robert Lichtenstein, Marsha Kline Pruett and Dee Speese-Linehan
• Reducing School Violence Through Conflict Resolution (1995) by David W. Johnson and Roger T. Johnson
• The Respectful School: How Educators and Students Can Conquer Hate and Harassment (2003) by Stephen L. Wessler and William Preble

School-Based Management

• Building Leadership Capacity in Schools (1998) by Linda Lambert
• Building Shared Responsibility for Student Learning (2001) by Anne Conzemius and Jan O'Neill
• Designing Successful Grant Proposals (1996) by Donald C. Orlich
• The Differentiated School: Making Revolutionary Changes in Teaching and Learning (2008) by Carol Ann Tomlinson, Kay Brimijoin and Lane Narvaez
• The Educator's Guide to Assessing and Improving School Discipline Programs (2007) by Mark Boynton and Christine Boynton
• The Educator's Guide to Preventing and Solving Discipline Problems (2005) by Mark Boynton and Christine Boynton
• Energize Your Meetings With Laughter (1998) by Sheila Feigelson
• Getting the Grant: How Educators Can Write Winning Proposals and Manage Successful Projects (2005) by Rebecca Gajda and Richard Tulikangas
• How to Conduct Collaborative Action Research (1992) by Richard Sagor
• How to Design an Advisory System for a Secondary School (1998) by Mark F. Goldberg
• How to Make Presentations that Teach and Transform (1992) by Robert J. Garmston and Bruce M. Wellman
• How to Use Action Research in the Self-Renewing School (1994) by Emily F. Calhoun
• Keeping Good Teachers (2003) edited by Marge Scherer
• Leading Effective Meetings, Teams, and Work Groups in Districts and Schools (2007) by Matthew Jennings
• School Money Matters: A Handbook for Principals (2004) by Davida W. Mutter and Pam J. Parker

Standards

• Accountability for Learning: How Teachers and School Leaders Can Take Charge (2004) by Douglas B. Reeves
• From Standards to Success: A Guide for School Leaders (2005) by Mark R. O'Shea
• How to Use Standards in the Classroom (1996) by Douglas E. Harris, Judy F. Carr, Tim Flynn, Marge Petit and Susan Rigney
• Making Standards Useful in the Classroom (2008) by Robert J. Marzano and Mark W. Haystead
• Teaching What Matters Most: Standards and Strategies for Raising Student Achievement (2001) by Richard W. Strong, Harvey F. Silver and Matthew J. Perini

Student Grouping and Schedules

• Cooperative Learning in the Classroom (1994) by David W. Johnson, Roger T. Johnson and Edythe J. Holubec
• The New Circles of Learning: Cooperation in the Classroom and School (1994) by David W. Johnson, Roger T. Johnson and Edythe Johnson Holubec

Teaching

• Activating and Engaging Habits of Mind (2000) edited by Arthur L. Costa and Bena Kallick
• The Art and Science of Teaching: A Comprehensive Framework for Effective Instruction (2007) by Robert J. Marzano
• Awakening Genius in the Classroom (1998) by Thomas Armstrong
• Becoming a Better Teacher: Eight Innovations That Work (2000) by Giselle O. Martin-Kniep
• The Best Schools: How Human Development Research Should Inform Educational Practice (2006) by Thomas Armstrong
• Better Learning Through Structured Teaching: A Framework for the Gradual Release of Responsibility (2008) by Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey
• Building Teachers' Capacity for Success: A Collaborative Approach for Coaches and School Leaders (2008) by Pete Hall and Alisa Simeral
• Changing the Way You Teach: Improving the Way Students Learn (2009) by Giselle Martin-Kniep and Joanne Picone-Zocchia
• Classroom Instruction That Works with English Language Learners (2006) by Jane D. Hill and Kathleen M. Flynn
• Classroom Strategies for Helping At-Risk Students (2005) by David R. Snow
• Content-Area Conversations: How to Plan Discussion-Based Lessons for Diverse Language Learners (2008) by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey and Carol Rothenberg
• The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners (1999) by Carol Ann Tomlinson
• Discovering & Exploring Habits of Mind (2000) edited by Arthur L. Costa and Bena Kallick
• EdSpeak: A Glossary of Education Terms, Phrases, Buzzwords, and Jargon (2007) by Diane Ravitch
• Educating Everybody's Children: Diverse Teaching Strategies for Diverse Learners: What Research and Practice Say About Improving Achievement (1995) edited by Robert W. Cole
• Educating Everybody's Children: Diverse Teaching Strategies for Diverse Learners: Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition (2008) edited by Robert W. Cole
• Engaging the Whole Child: Reflections on Best Practices in Learning, Teaching, and Leadership (2009) edited by Marge Scherer and the Educational Leadership Staff
• The Essentials of World Languages, Grades K–12: Effective Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Priorities in Practice (2007) by Janis Jensen, Paul Sandrock and John Franklin
• Exemplary Practices for Secondary Math Teachers (2007) by Alfred S. Posamentier, Daniel Jaye and Stephen Krulik
• Getting Started with English Language Learners: How Educators Can Meet the Challenge (2007) by Judie Haynes
• Getting to "Got It!": Helping Struggling Students Learn How to Learn (2007) by Betty K. Garner
• Habits of Mind Across the Curriculum: Practical and Creative Strategies for Teachers (2009) edited by Arthur L. Costa and Bena Kallick
• The Handbook for Enhancing Professional Practice: Using the Framework for Teaching in Your School (2008) by Charlotte Danielson
• A Handbook for the Art and Science of Teaching (2009) by Robert J. Marzano and John L. Brown
• How to Develop Student Creativity (1996) by Robert J. Sternberg and Wendy M. Williams
• Improving Student Learning One Teacher at a Time (2007) by Jane E. Pollock
• In There with the Kids: Crafting Lessons That Connect with Students, 2nd edition (2004) by David Kobrin
• The Inspired Teacher: How to Know One, Grow One, or Be One (2009) by Carol Frederick Steele
• Inspiring Active Learning: A Complete Handbook for Today's Teachers (2006) by Merrill Harmin and Melanie Toth
• Instruction That Measures Up: Successful Teaching in the Age of Accountability (2009) by W. James Popham
• Integrating and Sustaining Habits of Mind (2000) edited by Arthur L. Costa and Bena Kallick
• The Language-Rich Classroom: A Research-Based Framework for Teaching English Language Learners (2009) by Pérsida Himmele and William Himmele
• Learning and Leading with Habits of Mind: 16 Essential Characteristics for Success (2008) edited by Arthur L. Costa and Bena Kallick
• Learning-Driven Schools: A Practical Guide for Teachers and Principals (2006) by Barry Beers
• Making the Most of Understanding by Design (2004) by John L. Brown
• Math Wonders to Inspire Teachers and Students (2003) by Alfred S. Posamentier
• More Strategies for Educating Everybody's Children (2001) edited by Robert W. Cole
• Multiple Intelligences and Student Achievement: Success Stories from Six Schools (1999) by Linda Campbell and Bruce Campbell
• Never Work Harder Than Your Students & Other Principles of Great Teaching (2009) by Robyn R. Jackson
• Other Duties as Assigned: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Expert Teacher Leadership (2009) by Jan Burgess and Donna Bates
• Powerful Learning (1998) by Ron Brandt
• Priorities in Practice: The Essentials of Science, Grades 7–12: Effective Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (2007) by Rick Allen
• Priorities in Practice: The Essentials of Social Studies, Grades K–8: Effective Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (2008) by Kathy Checkley
• Reframing Teacher Leadership to Improve Your School (2008) by Douglas B. Reeves
• Rethinking Homework: Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs (2009) by Cathy Vatterott
• The Strategic Teacher: Selecting the Right Research-Based Strategy for Every Lesson (2007) by Harvey F. Silver, Richard W. Strong and Matthew J. Perini
• Summarization in Any Subject: 50 Techniques to Improve Student Learning (2004) by Rick Wormeli
• Supporting the Whole Child: Reflections on Best Practices in Learning, Teaching, and Leadership (2009) edited by Marge Scherer and the Educational Leadership Staff
• Teachers as Classroom Coaches: How to Motivate Students Across the Content Areas (2006) by Andi Stix and Frank Hrbek
• Teaching and Joy (1997) edited by Robert Sornson and James Scott
• Teaching Basic and Advanced Vocabulary: A Framework for Direct Instruction (2009) by Robert J. Marzano
• Teaching Middle School Students to Be Active Researchers (1998) by Judith M. Zorfass and Harriet Copel
• Tests That Teach: Using Standardized Tests to Improve Instruction (2007) by Karen Tankersley
• Totally Positive Teaching: A Five-Stage Approach to Energizing Students and Teachers (2004) by Joseph Ciaccio
• Understanding by Design, Expanded 2nd Edition (2005) by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe
• Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works (2007) by Howard Pitler, Elizabeth R. Hubbell, Matt Kuhn and Kim Malenoski