Resources and Recommendations
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Recommended Readings
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Taking Action; Second Edition: A Handbook for RTI at Work™
The second edition of Taking Action explores how educators can utilize the PLC at Work® process to establish an effective multitiered system of supports. This guide details essential actions for the guiding coalition, teacher teams, and intervention team. It includes new recommendations and tools for assessments, student engagement, and overcoming resistance.
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Behavior Solutions: Teaching Academic and Social Skills Through RTI at Work
Meeting students' behavioral, emotional, and social needs enables them to excel academically and personally. Take strategic action to close the behavior gap with Behavior Solutions. This resource outlines using PLC at Work® and RTI at Work processes to create a collaborative, research-based, three-tiered support system.
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Culture First Classrooms: Leadership, Relationships, and Practices that Transform Schools
Creating a positive classroom culture is an art and a science. In "Culture First Classrooms," Dr. Darrin Peppard, Katie Kinder, and expert educators share strategies for transforming classrooms and schools. This book illustrates how to create environments where students and staff feel safe, engaged, and empowered. Learn how laughter, relationships, and intentional culture-building enhance learning and success.
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180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators
Use 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators to lead a happier, healthier life both in and out of the classroom. Author Tina H. Boogren offers thirty-six weeks of daily self-care strategies aligned with the school year, covering themes like creativity, relationships, and time management for educators.
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Highly Effective Team - PLC at Work
Transform teacher teams into a force for student success with this action-driven guide. A companion to Learning by Doing, it offers 15 essential actions for effective collaboration, clarifying learning goals, leveraging assessments, and ensuring every student receives necessary support. This accessible, conversational book equips teams with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to enhance student achievement.
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Title IX in Tiny Shoes: Navigating Investigations with Young Students
Title IX isn't just for college. It applies to our elementary schools too, meaning we have to be ready to investigate allegations of sex-based discrimination and harassment with our youngest students. This requires a unique approach: clear, kid-friendly policies, staff trained in age-appropriate communication, careful documentation, and a commitment to privacy. We also need to keep parents in the loop, provide support services, and use a trauma-informed lens. It's about ensuring every child has a safe, equal learning environment.
Navigating Turbulent Waters: Supporting Students and Parents During Contentious Title IX Investigations
Title IX investigations create significant stress for everyone involved. School leaders must prioritize safety and well-being, especially for potential victims. Immediate protective measures like no-contact orders, academic adjustments, and access to mental health support are crucial. Beyond legal compliance, it's about providing a safe and supportive environment during a challenging process.