Instructional Strategies
Using research-based instructional strategies maximizes teachers’ ability to enhance student achievement. Clear descriptions and concrete examples of how strategies look and sound in the classroom help teachers choose and implement strategies wisely.
- Teaching & Assessing 21st Century SkillsAs the 21st century unfolds, the pace of change in the world is accelerating. The authors believe a combination of cognitive skills (skills students will need to succeed academically) and conative skills (skills students will need to succeed interpersonally) is necessary for the 21st century. This clear, practical guide presents a model of instruction and assessment based on these skills.$48.95
- Proficiency Scales for the New Science Standards
A Framework for Science Instruction and Assessment
Align instruction and assessment with the new science standards, and create proficiency scales to plan all types of lessons.
$40.95 - Collaborative Teams That Transform Schools
The Next Step in PLCs
Explore research-based steps and strategies you can use to increase the effectiveness of collaborative teams and enhance professional learning communities.
$45.95 - The New Art and Science of Classroom Assessment
Design assessment for learning and drive student engagement and academic achievement. Gain holistic assessment methods and tools for both summative and formative assessment in the classroom, and transition to a mode of assessment that truly reflects course curriculum and student progress.
$40.95 - The Handbook for the New Art and Science of Teaching
This practical handbook will guide you through implementing Dr. Robert J. Marzano’s The New Art and Science of Teaching framework to improve student learning outcomes and academic achievement. With this guide, you will better understand and utilize the research-based instructional strategies and teaching methods of the Marzano framework in your classroom, school, or district.
$50.95 - A Teacher’s Guide to Standards-Based Learning
Designed specifically for K–12 teachers, this guide provides a sequential approach to implementing standards-based education in the classroom. Transition to more effective instructional strategies and use standards-based grading and assessment methods to better measure student learning.
$40.95 - A Handbook for Developing and Using Proficiency Scales in the Classroom
Discover a clear path for creating and utilizing high-quality proficiency scales. Through this practical handbook, you will gain access to a comprehensive toolkit of strategies, methods, and examples for a variety of content areas and grade levels.
$45.95 - Teaching Basic, Advanced, and Academic Vocabulary Workshop
Raleigh, North Carolina | March 19–20, 2026
Participants will learn how to construct a strong foundation for literacy development and academic achievement through direct vocabulary instruction on Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 terms.
- The New Art and Science of Teaching for Career and Technical Education Workshop
Ottumwa, Iowa | June 11–12, 2026
Effective teaching is a complex but critical endeavor. During this 2-Day Workshop, the presenter arms educators of all levels—from teachers to superintendents and principals—with tools and strategies to improve their practice.
- Teaching in the Standards-Based Classroom Workshop
Des Moines, Iowa | May 5–6, 2026
Teaching in the standards-based classroom requires significantly more than simply knowing the standards. A true focus on standards in the classroom requires a teacher to understand multiple elements of a standards-based learning environment, including planning, instruction, assessment, and feedback. This session will present a thoughtful and logical approach to planning for and delivering a high-quality opportunity to learn that increases the potential for students to acquire understanding of the knowledge and skills included in standards. Participants will walk away with information, insights, and ideas as well as a plethora of resources for use in their own classrooms.
