Book Studies

What Great Teachers Do Differently

What are the beliefs and behaviors that set great teachers apart? In this internationally renowned bestseller, Todd Whitaker reveals 19 keys to becoming more effective in the classroom.

This essential third edition features new sections on why it’s about more than relationships, how to focus on a consistent, engaging learning environment, and the importance of choosing the right mode―business, parent, child―to improve your classroom management.

Perfect for educators at any level of experience, for independent reading or for schoolwide book studies, this practical book will leave you feeling inspired and ready to do the things that matter most for the people who matter most―your students.

You can earn 18 hours credit for this course. It is self-paced.

Hacking Classroom Management: 10 Ideas To Help You Become the Type of Teacher They Make Movies About

This book study has been a popular option for the last two years so we are bringing it back again for anyone who has missed it. This book is a quick read with lots of ideas that you can start immediately.

With this book study, you have the option to participate in group questions and discussions provided through Google Classroom or submit a new classroom management plan that includes some of the ideas included in the book for the 24-25 school year.

You can earn 12 hours credit for this course. This does include 6 hour  G/T Credit. It is self-paced.

Lost at School: Why Our Kids with Behavioral Challenges are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them

“This book does not bash or blame educators. Nor, for that matter, does it bash or blame challenging kids or their parents. It's about the need to make dramatic changes in a system that isn't working for teachers, parents, or challenging kids, and how to go about making those changes."

In Lost at School, Dr. Greene describes how his road-tested, evidence-based approach -- called Collaborative Problem Solving -- can help challenging kids at school. His lively, compelling narrative includes: tools to identify the triggers and lagging skills underlying challenging behavior. 

You can earn 18 hours credit for this course through collaboration in a Google Classroom. It is self-paced.