Join us and learn how to create Story Work in your community! A Story Walk is an engaging, interactive experience that combines reading and outdoor exploration. Placing pages of a story along a walking path allows participants to read the story one page at a time as they move from one location to the next. This approach encourages children and families to enjoy reading in a new way, blending physical activity with literacy development, and encourages children to get outdoors and enjoy nature. Story Walks are ideal for parks, school grounds, and community spaces, promoting a love for books and outdoor learning. 

Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5 by Jan Burkins, Kari Yates, and Katie Cunningham expands their earlier work to focus on best practices for intermediate classrooms. Designed specifically for grades 3-5 teachers, this book introduces six shifts that align reading instruction more closely with the science of reading. Each chapter:

• Examines a common but less effective instructional practice.

• Identifies misunderstandings that contributed to its use.

• Proposes research-supported, science-aligned alternatives.

• Presents scientific evidence to validate these revised approaches.

• Offers practical, high-leverage instructional routines to implement in the classroom.

The book balances research with practicality, providing clear, actionable strategies that support more effective, brain-friendly instruction. The authors maintain a student-centered approach, aiming to bridge gaps between research and classroom application, while respecting teachers' experiences and challenges.

Whether rethinking how upper elementary students engage with texts or shifting to more effective reading strategies, Shifting the Balance, Grades 3-5 equips educators to make meaningful, evidence-based improvements in their instruction.

Leading Student-Centered Coaching provides principals and district leaders with essential strategies, tools, and insights to lead impactful instructional coaching that drives improvements in student and teacher learning. This comprehensive guide includes:

• Preparation Tools: Techniques for preparing schools for coaching, establishing a coaching culture, and providing ongoing support for coaches.

• Leadership Moves: Practical strategies to build effective partnerships between principals and coaches, ensuring alignment and shared goals.

• Lessons from the Field: Real-life case studies and examples from the authors’ experiences, highlighting successful principal and coach collaboration.

• Actionable Recommendations: Guidance for coaches to enhance their effectiveness and deepen their impact on teaching and learning.

Focusing on the vital role of school leadership, this book offers actionable insights and practical resources to help school leaders create a supportive environment where coaching can thrive, fostering growth for both educators and students.