Educator Guides & Professional Resources
Our Educator Guides provide in-depth, evidence-based information on key topics that every teacher needs to master. Each guide is written by experienced educators and reviewed by subject-matter experts. Guides are regularly updated to reflect the latest research and best practices.
Teaching & Instruction
- Comprehensive Guide to Classroom Management — Proactive strategies, PBIS, restorative practices, trauma-informed approaches, behavior intervention
- Differentiated Instruction — Tiered assignments, flexible grouping, learning stations, choice boards, assessment strategies
- Assessment & Evaluation Strategies — Formative assessment, standards-based grading, rubric design, data-driven instruction
- Technology Integration in the Classroom — EdTech frameworks, SAMR model, 1:1 implementation, digital citizenship, AI tools
- Literacy Instruction & Reading Science — Science of Reading, structured literacy, reading intervention, writing instruction
- Special Education Essentials — IEP process, accommodations vs. modifications, co-teaching models, disability categories
Career Development
- Teacher Salary Guide — State-by-state salary data, negotiation tips, benefits analysis, salary schedules
- Teacher Interview Preparation — Common questions, demo lesson tips, portfolio preparation, follow-up strategies
- Mentoring & Induction Programs — New teacher mentoring, mentor training, induction program design
- Teacher Leadership Pathways — Instructional coaching, department chairs, curriculum specialists, administration
- Teacher Wellness & Self-Care — Burnout prevention, work-life balance, stress management, professional boundaries
Subject-Specific Guides
- Teaching Mathematics Effectively — Conceptual understanding vs. procedural fluency, math discourse, problem-solving, Common Core strategies
- Science & STEM Education — Inquiry-based instruction, NGSS implementation, lab safety, engineering design process
- English Language Arts — Balanced literacy, reading workshop, writing process, grammar instruction, literature circles
- Social Studies & History — Document-based instruction, civic engagement, historical thinking, geography skills
- Teaching English Learners — SIOP model, sheltered instruction, language objectives, WIDA standards
Research & Policy
- Education Statistics & Data — Key data on the U.S. education system, teacher workforce, student demographics, achievement gaps
- Federal Education Programs — ESSA, Title I-IV, IDEA, Head Start, federal grants overview