Professional Development Schools

YOUR KEYS TO HAPPINESS How do successful school counselors and educators achieve their goals with an unbothered attitude? After the last two years of dealing with the fallout from the COVID Pandemic, which affected everything in education and school counseling, More counselors are miserable at work. But you don’t have to be. Do you find yourself struggling to keep your emotions in check? Do you feel yourself crumbling under the weight of your “responsibilities” as a counselor or educator? If one or all of these questions are issues you can relate to, you are experiencing classic ...

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted as a teacher? Are you sacrificing your well-being for your students, leaving you with nothing for yourself or your family? It's time to reclaim your time, reignite your passion, and show up as your most empowered self with The Empowered Teacher Toolkit by Grace Stevens. Imagine a teaching life where: ✅ Your workday ends when you decide it does. ✅ You say goodbye to teacher guilt and set boundaries that protect your energy without sacrificing your effectiveness. ✅ Leave work at school, both physically and mentally, and enjoy...

Are you thinking about school counseling as a profession or just starting as a school counselor? Okay, maybe you're already an established school counselor; congratulations! However, are you feeling stuck, lost, or frustrated in your present position? If you answer "yes" to either question, this book is definitely for you. Enjoy your journey toward a personal and professional reawakening!

Become a Better Theatre Teacher and Director with the BEST Must-Have Resources for Every High School Theatre Educator! Stop wasting time and money blindly purchasing resources hoping to find what you need! This book provides a list of the absolute must-have books and online resources with detailed information about what you will get and how you can use it to better your instruction and your theatrical practice. Inside you will find the only resources you ever need for… Drama Games for the Classroom with Educational Insights Purposeful Drama Games for Rehearsals Acting Theory & Practice ...

Adam Stern was a student at a state medical school before being selected to train as a psychiatry resident at one of the most prestigious programs in the country. His new and initially intimidating classmates were high achievers from the Ivy League and other elite universities. Faculty raved about the group as though the residency program had won the lottery, nicknaming them “The Golden Class”, but would Stern ever prove that he belonged? In his memoir, Stern pulls back the curtain on the intense and emotionally challenging lessons he and his fellow doctors learned.

In Beer School, authors and entrepreneurs Steve Hindy and Tom Potter share the improbable saga of Brooklyn Brewery, the company they grew from a home-brew hobby into a multimillion-dollar business - all in the most competitive beer market in the United States. If you have a thirst for entrepreneurial success, drink up. If you are a business manager or owner and want fresh ideas and insight, tap in. You'll learn entrepreneurial basics, plus some things textbooks don't teach you, as you follow the company's successes (and a few failures).

The authors of the best-selling Competing on Internet Time (a Businessweek top-10 book) analyze the strategies, principles, and skills of three of the most successful and influential figures in business - Bill Gates, Andy Grove, and Steve Jobs - offering lessons for all managers and entrepreneurs on leadership, strategy, and execution.

Despite ongoing professional development for urban educators, many inner-city school students are still not performing on high levels or even grade level. This book is a practical guide to helping educators understand the innate difficulties of transferring expertise from the experts, through the teachers, and into the students in a meaningful way that demonstrates student learning.

From the backyard hockey rink to the nail-biting suspense of draft days, Karl Subban shares tales of his family's unique hockey journey. Mixing personal stories with lessons he learned as a coach and principal - lessons about goal setting, perseverance, and accomplishment - How We Did It will allow other parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors to apply the same principles as they help the young people in their lives to identify, develop, and live their dreams.

From the author of Teachers Changing The Game comes another high-octane, uplifting and inspiring book filled with intense motivation for educators and leaders alike. After releasing his breakout book that went to a #1 Amazon Best Seller and #1 Hot New Amazon Release, Mike has appeared on shows from coast to coast, presented at numerous conventions, and has spoken at Universities and School Districts. 40 States have used Mike’s Book for book studies and trainings. Teacher Fuel focuses on giving educators their passion back. If you are looking to light an impactful fire for yourself or your...

Have you ever wondered why some lessons stick with you for a lifetime while others fade away almost instantly? What if you could unlock the secret to helping students truly understand and retain what they learn—not just for exams, but for life? In Master the Art of Experiential Learning, you’ll discover how to transform your teaching methods and create powerful, lasting learning experiences for your students. This acclaimed handbook guides educators, trainers, and facilitators through the core principles of experiential learning—a proven approach that engages students through hands-on...

Introducing "Teaching English Overseas" - your ultimate guide to unlocking a world of adventure by teaching English abroad! Are you ready to explore new horizons and transform your life while empowering others to learn a new language? Look no further! This comprehensive eBook sheds light on the exciting and rewarding journey of becoming an ESL teacher abroad. Discover a wealth of insider information, from choosing the perfect teaching destination to understanding the unique traits of ESL learners. You'll be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively engage your ...

Your school music program should be 100% funded by the school, the district, and the state. Unfortunately, for most of us that simply isn’t the case. Our programs are running on bare-boned budgets and as music educators and parents we often find ourselves over-worked trying to raise funding to establish a thriving music program. Fortunately, the best music programs never fail to attract supportive parents, alumni, administration, and community members at large. This makes creating and managing a booster program a particularly easy and attractive way to gain essential funding for ...

The Ultimate Trainer for After School & Camp Counselors is a comprehensive guide designed for professionals working with children in after-school programs and summer camps. This essential resource covers policies, procedures, and best practices that ensure a safe, engaging, and well-managed environment.

Empower yourself or your team with this comprehensive training manual for after-school and camp counselors. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, this guide offers clear steps and practical insights to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for every child. This is professional development that provides lifelong tools to help you excel in your career and well beyond.

There will always be a need for excellent school leaders. Bret Allan Anderson is one of these, as his career shows. Unlock the secrets to transformative leadership with Bret Allan Anderson’s Urban Principal: Leadership Lessons. This riveting journey of insights and strategies will inspire you to lead with purpose and impact. Anderson shares what he has learned as an educator and long-term administrator—lessons that transcend the world of education which would be helpful to any leader. Developing and mentoring leaders is his passion. Bret Allan Anderson has over 30 years in education—...

In The Making of Her, Clarissa Farr shares the wealth of her extensive experience to explore key questions facing parents, teachers, business leaders and managers everywhere. What contributes to the success of women? How can we inspire confidence, and nurture excellence in children - girls especially - that will equip them for adult life? Drawing on her time as high mistress of St Paul’s Girls’ School, one of the most successful schools of the country, Clarissa reflects on her experience of working as a key figure in the UK’s education system.

Career Pathways: From School to Retirement brings together leading workforce researchers and practitioners to provide new perspectives on school-to-work and workplace career pathways. This groundbreaking book explains the transformations that have taken place in the workplace over the past several decades and how those transformations have combined to produce a dramatically different career landscape.