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Explore the BEST books in education with Jump Into PD’s book study courses for K-12 teachers. Many of us purchase and read these types of books ourselves, with our own money, because of the valuable knowledge and practical tips they contain.
We think you should be rewarded for your professional growth with units to advance on the salary schedule, too. Explore the various titles we have available now below, or send us an email at charrison@jumpintopd.com or jennica@jumpintopd.com to request a new book study course. Whether you have already read these books or you will be reading them for the first time, these courses are for you.
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7 Mighty Moves by Lindsay Kemeny
Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-to-3 Reading Success (The Science of Reading in Practice)
Transform your approach to teaching reading to K-3 students with this book! Lindsay Kemeny, a seasoned primary reading expert, lays out seven practical strategies that can revolutionize reading instruction. Each chapter delves into a crucial element of foundational reading, from teaching phonemic awareness and phonics effectively to enhancing comprehension skills. Kemeny does an excellent job of demystifying complex terms and concepts, providing clear, actionable strategies that can be implemented immediately. What stands out most about this book is that it includes detailed descriptions of the literacy routines and lessons she uses daily, along with links to video demonstrations. It’s like having a mentor guide step-by-step through proven techniques to help students become confident readers.
Shifting the Balance by Jan Burkins and Kari Yates
6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom
With the spotlight on the Science of Reading, the ongoing debate about the best methods for teaching reading has intensified. Dr. Jan Burkins and Kari Yates offer a solution in their book, “Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom.”
This practical guide is designed to provide educators with clear, actionable steps to blend best practices from various approaches. The book removes the guesswork from aligning classroom instruction with current research, ensuring that students remain the primary focus.
The First Days of School by Harry and Rosemary Wong
How to Be an Effective Teacher
Many teachers hail this book as a “must read” for all teachers- new and veteran alike….
Earn units while you read the book “The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher (5th edition)” by Harry and Rosemary Wong and learn from other effective teachers like Michael Linsin (Smart Classroom Management) and Tyler Hester (Educators Thriving). The book is chunked into 4 courses, each worth 1 graduate-level semester unit of credit. This course series is meant for ANY educator in any grade Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Teach Like a Champion 3.0 by Doug Lemov
63 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College
Explore one of the BEST classroom management books out there with this book study series: Teach Like a Champion. Written by fellow teacher Doug Lemov, his collection of 63 immediately implementable teaching techniques will transform your approach to managing the classroom and provide you the necessary tools for cultivating a successful and supportive academic environment (no matter the grade level you teach!).
“The most important thing [this book] does is illustrate the level of detail in planning and observing classroom dynamics to actually successfully influence children into being productive.” – One teacher’s thoughts on the book
Grading for Equity by Joe Feldman
What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms
Explore the game-changing insights in the book “Grading for Equity” by Joe Feldman. His words will make you question the grading practices of the past hundred years as well as your own. His analysis of traditional grading practices and highlighting of the vast inequities they perpetuate will fundamentally change your outlook on what grades mean and how they are determined in your classroom. Aside from the theory (which is incredibly important), he also provides actionable advice and strategies teachers can begin using immediately on their own or with a group of colleagues.
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