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In A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose, Frederick Buskey lays out a clear and compelling roadmap to help school leaders focus more time on supporting and growing people and less time putting out fires. This book is ideal for leaders who work hard all week but often wonder if they have accomplished anything meaningful and enduring. The book takes readers on a journey through six specific stages, each with simple but powerful frameworks and suggested challenges, for applying the book's lessons. This is a book that is beneficial when read, but life-changing when practiced. It is written in a way that is accessible and applicable to any school leader who is passionate about students and wants to support and grow teachers.Readers will learn to operate from a place of priorities, to build systems to focus everyone on the job of supporting teachers, and to leverage small chunks of time to achieve powerful results by growing others. For any leader who has struggled with time management or felt trapped by the pull of urgency, A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose promises and delivers a path forward, a path to reclaiming leaders' passion and purpose.

When it comes to leadership, we often neglect the book that can truly transform our hearts, thus transforming ourselves, our relationships, and our leadership: the bare Word of God. The Bible is filled with leaders who both triumphed when walking with the Lord and experienced significant failure for trying to lead and do things independently from Him. However, one leader stood above the rest: Jesus.¿¿Leading with a Humble Heart is an invitation for leaders to stare the challenges of leadership in the face through humility and confidence that can only be found in God's Word and prayer. By intentionally being in God's Word and prayer each day, God will not only equip us to face the challenges and tests of leadership, but we will also learn to thrive in those moments and seasons as we operate from a position of humble confidence.¿This devotional book is for leaders from any walk of life looking to learn, grow, and improve themselves and those they lead. Whether you are a business owner, pastor, teacher, mother, father, coach, male or female, this devotional book is for you. Leading with a Humble Heart aims to quiet ourselves as leaders, help us be still each morning, and allows us to spend 40 days with God in His word, reflecting on our leadership for transformational leadership wisdom.

In Leading with PEOPLE, Zac Bauermaster examines how to live and lead in a way as God designed, living for God above all else and loving those around us. As leaders, It's time for us to quit living distracted lives and focus on what truly matters: People. We were made to be in community with God and others. This book is about leading with people in ALL areas of life and involves our thoughts, words, and actions-every second of every day. There's no more trying to lead alone-we must lead with a heart for PEOPLE:A heart that Prioritizes people.A heart that Empathizes with people.A heart that Observes needs and responds compassionately.A heart that Prays for and with people.A heart that Loves people.A heart that Encourages people.When we recognize it is God we are leading with and for, we can see differently, and we can lead differently. Only God can strengthen us to be His hands and feet, serving as salt and light to those we lead. When we align our hearts with God's heart, there is no limit to the transformation that can take place across our homes, families, schools, businesses, and organizations. The PEOPLE Framework will not only transform how leaders approach each day, it will fruitfully impact the lives of those we lead.

The stakes in getting it right in our schools have never been higher--not just for the individual teachers but for the entire educational community. Today's teachers are at the heart of shaping our future by guiding the minds that will lead, innovate, and inspire. Yet, they often grapple with a system that can be constraining and unyielding. The weight of expectations and the ever-shifting educational landscape call for a responsive, adaptable approach. It's more than a professional necessity; it's a moral imperative to equip teachers with the strategies, tools, and confidence they need to excel. Effectively Designed Instruction is a dynamic approach to teaching and learning that pulls together key components from all the major educational frameworks in use today and organizes them into four easy-to-understand themes:Building InteractionsDesigning ExperiencesPresenting ContentAccessibility and InclusionEach theme provides teachers with actionable strategies that can be implemented in any learning environment: from traditional, in-person learning, to online learning, and everything in between. With the knowledge gained from this book, you can unlock the full potential of your classroom and create a positive and engaging learning environment that benefits all students.Accessibility and Inclusion

Connecting Through Conversation: A Playbook for Talking with Students is a must-read for all educators. The practical and easy-to-implement tools, strategies, and templates will create a culture of connection in our schools. Readers will be inspired and equipped with immediately applicable moves to build connected relationships for learning, avoid power-struggles, and apply communication as a universal support for all students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Bare and Burns use their over forty years of combined experience, stories from the field, and a good dose of humor to share an approach that will transform student behavior. The conversational tone, accessible table of contents, CTC Tips, and Connected Takeaways summarizing each chapter make this an ideal tool for book studies, professional development, and growing together as an educational community. Readers will find themselves returning to the tools in this playbook again and again as they embark on the daily adventure of talking with students. The authors' love of students and admiration for educators comes through in every page. They share a framework for connecting through conversation that is student-centered, trauma informed, culturally responsive, rooted in equity, and founded in care for kids while honoring the educators who serve them.This book is essential for anyone who loves and talks with students. Join the Connected Communicator Movement today!

There is a leader inside each one of us. Whether at work or inside the front doors of your home, you have influence and set an example through the life you live. That is why the call for true authentic leaders is greater than ever. In Building Authenticity, Todd Nesloney and Tyler Cook will take you on a journey of both discovery and action. You will explore the foundations of truly living and leading with authenticity, such as:Understanding your core values Increasing self-awarenessBuilding relational support systemsWelcoming feedback into your lifeFostering growth within those you leadPrioritizing your life and much more You have greatness inside you, and Building Authenticity will provide you with the blueprint necessary to become the leader you were meant to be-in every aspect of your life.No matter your season, position, or title, leadership development begins with personal development, because who you are is how you lead.

Every student has the right to learn how to read. But learning how to read isn't enough. Students must also want to read. Students deserve a literacy-rich environment in which reading is championed by all leaders serving in their school--whether in formal or informal leadership roles.This book provides educators the tools and culture-building strategies needed to help all students fall in love with reading. And it will help you co-create a community of readers that challenges and inspires.This book is for any educator who wants to grow as a literacy leader.This book will empower teams to initiate conversations that will take the work deeper.This book explores six literacy levers that will help you create a community of readers.This book will equip you with actionable ideas and the research needed to push the field forward.Filled with inspiring stories and practical advice and strategies, The 6 Literacy Levers is a book that will transform the literacy culture wherever you serve.

In today's world, there are constant reminders of the various things that divide people. Whether it's political differences, religious beliefs, or cultural backgrounds, it's easy to feel as though people are living in a world that is increasingly polarized with unity difficult to obtain. Chris Singleton's new book, Stories Behind Stances is a breath of fresh air from the divisiveness everyone so often feels in today's society.In his mission to unite people from all different walks of life, Chris explores various ways in which we can learn to see beyond our differences and embrace our shared values, hopes, and aspirations. Through memorable and relatable stories and practical wisdom, Singleton has crafted a guide that is accessible, inspiring, and thought-provoking for all. He challenges every person on both sides to examine their own beliefs and biases, to listen to those with whom they disagree, and to find common ground where everyone can work together to build a better world. This book will not only create empathy within readers for the "other side," it will change the culture of work environments, communities, and even home lives for families that have been divided.

We've been trying to address the state of well-being in our schools for decades, but the system is overwhelmed. We can either continue to spend our time, energy, and resources on more of what we've been doing for the past thirty years (without the impact we had hoped for) OR we can do something different. Improving School Mental Health makes the case that it is time to do something different. Integrating their shared experiences as teachers, mental health experts, and parents, the authors have developed a revolutionary approach that is comprehensive, yet easy to implement. It will not only improve student mental health, but it will also energize teachers and alleviate the strain they're feeling. Schools are uniquely positioned to make a significant impact on the state of mental health, but the last thing educators and families need is MORE to do. That is why the Thriving School Community solution empowers everyone involved with our nation's young people to make a positive and lasting difference!

In a society that forces you to pick a side, "Left or Right, Republican or Democrat, Pro-police or Anti-police," we have lost the art of developing relationships with people who may differ from us. Paul the Apostle was a pioneer who understood the true value of living life with a spirit of becoming all things to all people for the sake of winning some of the people. In this book, Ryan Tillman expands on this topic and the idea of winning people over by leading and living with love, empathy, and respect.Tillman, who once despised law enforcement and those who served in the field, ultimately became a police officer himself, using his gift of becoming all things to all people to change the face of modern-day policing. Through true stories Tillman experienced and shares in this book--both in law enforcement and in other areas of life--Ryan will help you to develop your own set of Happy Eyes, helping readers everywhere to see the best in all people, even if their backgrounds, philosophies, and opinions are vastly different from your own. By adapting the principles of Happy Eyes into your own daily habits, you and your organization, school, agency, or community will see transformative change from the inside out. Happy Eyes: Becoming All Things to All People is a book that will positively impact your life and the lives of everyone with whom you interact.

Think back to your most engaging experience as a student. What made it so exhilarating and memorable? What made it so effective?Such questions about student engagement obsessed Weston Kieschnick from his earliest days as a teacher. Today, Kieschnick travels the globe to keynote and coach educators on the topics most relevant to student success. In the intervening decades, Kieschnick refined his teaching craft, observed the most captivating teachers, and studied the best speakers to reverse engineer a student engagement formula. The result is the ATLAS model-a simple, five-point roadmap for capturing student engagement in the first moments of class sustaining it all the way to the last.The Educator's ATLAS holds both learner needs and teacher wisdom in equal importance. Central to this is a definition of student engagement that-once and for all-clarifies the teacher's actionable role. Teachers will finish this book with a plan in hand and the full confidence that they are ready to be engagement pros. And as is always the case with Kieschnick's books, readers will laugh and have a lot of fun along the way.

Nailing down a precise definition of culture can be tricky; at times, it seems as if culture is more a "feeling" than anything that can be quantified, measured, or seen. Yet, the feeling about culture one gets when entering any school or classroom is palpable and it is relatively easy to distinguish between schools and classrooms with strong cultures from those with less productive cultures. Any leader interested in maximizing their influence on others and the performance of those they lead, whether first-grade students, a group of teachers, or a team of business professionals, must be intentional about focusing on the culture they are trying to build and maintain. Crafting the Culture is a collection of short, targeted insights into school culture from two leaders who speak about culture in presentations throughout the country. The book contains daily reflections on culture that include a focus on specific words and phrases that characterize cultures of excellence. These forty-five short insights into culture will inspire you to think about how you are currently crafting the culture in your own setting.Each daily reflection in this book includes a meaningful quote about culture-or the specific culture focus of the day-as well as thoughts from the authors on the day's culture focus followed by reflective questions and action steps for readers to consider. By carving out a few minutes each day to read these inspirational daily passages, you can begin Crafting the Culture in your own setting!

Future-proof learning for ALL kids! Empower learners to think disruptively in your classroom or school. The world has and continues to change in ways that are difficult to predict. Regardless of the forces at hand educators play a pivotal role in preparing students for success now and in the future. Eric Sheninger makes the compelling case that the best way to do this is to create a disruptive thinking culture in the classroom and beyond. Broken into four parts, this book combines stories, insight from thousands of school visits, practical strategies, research, and examples from classrooms to assist educators transform their practice. Each chapter ends with a "Disruptive Challenge" that encourages readers to actively apply concepts in their practice. Readers will develop and understanding that: Disruptive change is the new normal. As such, our mindset and practice must evolve to future-proof learning in ways that help students develop meaningful competencies critical for success in an unpredictable world. Comfort is the enemy of growth. We must critically evaluate if the way things have always been done in the classroom set learners up for success now and in the future. Improvement in all we do is a never-ended journey. Learning is a process, not an event. It requires educators to develop and utilize instructional practices and pedagogical techniques that meet the unique needs of all students. Outlier practices play a key role in the development of disruptive thinking. Some have increasing value while others do not. It is up to educators to find the right blend of these strategies to empower learners. Packed with ready to use ideas and embedded resources including the latest digital tools, templates, and artifacts from real classrooms, readers will learn: Why a mindset shift is essential in order to prepare learners for an unpredictable world. How to implement strategies that focus on developing critical competencies. How to ensure equity through personalization. What to reflect on to improve and build powerful relationships. #DisruptiveThink

In Handle with Care, authors Jimmy Casas and Joy Kelly examine a variety of difficult school-related situations, both in and out of the classroom. In schools across the country, educators at every level are faced with delicate, challenging situations that require leadership skills and insights in order to produce favorable outcomes for students and staff. This book provides educators with insights into a variety of difficult-to-handle situations and scenarios that educators can relate to and may have experienced themselves. Well-intentioned, but inadequate, human responses are identified and practical ideas for handling delicate situations with dignity and respect are provided. This book will help educators develop tools and techniques to help students and staff emerge from missteps more self-aware, feeling valued, and able to move forward. In this book, you will learn: What it takes to cultivate a school culture in which every student and staff member feels seen and heard. How to treat student and staff missteps as opportunities for teaching and learning based on dignity and respect. How to build leadership capacity and Culturize school pride. The value of student-centered classrooms and school-related programs.

In Eyes on Culture: Multiply Excellence in Your School, Emily Paschall supplies the recipe for success in today's schools. School culture is the hidden curriculum that drives a school forward or backward, and when strong relationships and relentless passion are at its root, this is when excellence multiplies. This book is filled with a wide range of authentic stories and lessons, as well as tangible takeaways that will "culturize" your classroom, school, and community. As you read, your belief system about what a dynamic school culture is, and what it is not will be firmly molded. Whether you are a teacher or administrator, this book will fill you with a renewed energy, passion, and belief that all kids, regardless of circumstances or socio-economic status, can succeed at high levels. Emily provides you with the necessary tools to not only live your own excellence, but to multiply excellence in others. In this book, you will learn:How to use your lived experiences to help someone elseHow to unlock the key to connecting with all kids, even those who seem unreachableHow to build partnerships with families so that they desire to work with youHow to make difficult conversations not so difficultHow to help every student, parent, and colleague achieve excellenceMay the words in this book fill you with the joyful reminder of why you went into education in the first place-for KIDS.

Pause. Breathe. Flourish.: Living Your Best Life as an Educator explores the habits, practices, and mindset necessary for growth as both an educator and a person. Research shows that teachers and principals are leaving the profession of education at alarming rates. Some of the causes stem from the rising expectations and demands that educators find difficult to manage. Unfortunately, for many educators, taking care of others often means neglecting their own health and well-being. How can educators continue doing work they love while also making sure they are protecting themselves in the process? William D. Parker has served schools for more than twenty-five years as a teacher, administrator and education consultant. In Pause. Breathe. Flourish., he provides practical strategies and common-sense approaches for taking better care of yourself so that you can better serve and lead others. Each chapter begins with a mental image and unpacks specific tips for cultivating personal or professional growth. In the pages ahead, you will discover how your thoughts, relationships, commitments, values, and habits play an essential role in who you are as a person. Understanding 'who you are' plays heavily in your ability to weather storms, maintain perspective, work with purpose and effect meaningful change in the lives of others. Applying those insights can be challenging. By reading this book, you will be challenged to reconsider your mindset, reading habits, personal health, financial commitments, relationship priorities, and legacy building. To help you move forward, each chapter ends with reflection questions so that you can take immediate actions for thoughtful application and improved outcomes. Don't become another statistic in the rising number of educators who feel burned out. Instead, reimagine the possibilities that can happen for yourself and those whom you serve when you take time to pause, breathe, and flourish!