{"product_id":"opening-doors-to-equity-a-practical-guide-to-observation-based-professional-learning-9781452292236","title":"Opening Doors to Equity: A Practical Guide to Observation-Based Professional Learning","description":"\u003ch2\u003eObservation-Based Professional Learning for Educational Equity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe transformative professional learning model that advances equity in your school!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpening Doors to Equity provides K-12 educators with a practical framework for implementing observation-based professional learning that directly addresses opportunity gaps among students. Author Tonya Ward Singer presents proven team observation methods that strengthen instructional practices and support achievement for all learners, particularly culturally and linguistically diverse students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Professional Learning Guide Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book delivers actionable strategies for creating collaborative learning environments through systematic classroom observation. The guide features video clips of actual teams implementing observation inquiry, demonstrating real-world application of the methods described. Educators gain concrete tools for collecting and analyzing observation-based data to inform instructional decisions that close opportunity gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features for School Teams\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement best practices for observation-based professional learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork as a team to create a culture of deep collaboration that closes opportunity gaps among students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse observation-based data to better reach culturally and linguistically diverse learners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop and implement strategies that build students' skills for future success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Educational Leaders and Teachers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide supports school leaders, instructional coaches, and classroom teachers in launching and sustaining site-based continuous inquiry around live lessons. The observation inquiry model presented helps teams move beyond isolated professional development to create ongoing, embedded learning that transforms teaching practice at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEvidence-Based Approach to Closing Achievement Gaps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe methods in Opening Doors to Equity have been developed, tested, and refined through extensive collaboration with multiple school districts. The focus on observation-based inquiry provides educators with research-backed strategies for addressing the specific needs of English learners and students in poverty, ensuring rigorous expectations are maintained while providing appropriate support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTonya Ward Singer, M.F.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a professional learning leader with a deep commitment to ensuring diverse learners excel with rigorous expectations. She consults nationally helping K-12 educators realize new possibilities in language and literacy learning to close opportunity gaps for ELs and students in poverty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTonya has taught at multiple grade levels as a classroom teacher, reading teacher, and EL specialist, and has extensive experience helping school leaders transform learning at scale. Her choice work is supporting educators in launching and sustaining site-based, continuous inquiry around live lessons. She has been collaborating extensively with multiple districts developing, testing, and refining observation inquiry, the focus of this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn expert in pedagogy for linguistically diverse learners, Tonya has co-authored curriculum for international publishers including Scholastic, Longman and Oxford University Press. She thrives on leveraging research and innovation to solve educational challenges, and inspiring others to do the same.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corwin Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680932434194,"sku":"9781452292236","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b1e098e2-6987-4738-b09c-8a50d400777d.jpg?v=1733946147","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/opening-doors-to-equity-a-practical-guide-to-observation-based-professional-learning-9781452292236","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}