{"product_id":"unmistakable-impact-a-partnership-approach-for-dramatically-improving-instruction-9781412994309","title":"Unmistakable Impact: A Partnership Approach for Dramatically Improving Instruction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA focused approach to school improvement that hits the mark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book simplifies the process for becoming an Impact School through targeted, consistent professional learning that is done \u003ci\u003ewith\u003c\/i\u003e teachers, not \u003ci\u003eto\u003c\/i\u003e teachers. Award-winning author Jim Knight provides tangible tools for translating staff members' joy of learning into high-leverage practices that achieve dramatic results. Characteristics of Impact Schools include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA focused, clearly defined improvement plan that takes into account the complexity of teaching and learning relationships \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA school culture that encourages enrollment in ongoing professional development \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlignment of purpose and actions among all staff members\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKnight, Jim:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim Knight\u003c\/b\u003e has spent more than two decades studying professional learning, effective teaching, and instructional coaching. He is a Research Associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning and the President of the Instructional Coaching Group. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJim wrote the first article on the topic of instructional coaching for \u003ci\u003eThe Journal of Staff Development\u003c\/i\u003e, and his book \u003ci\u003eInstructional Coaching: A Partnership Approach to Improving Instruction\u003c\/i\u003e (Corwin, 2007) popularized the idea. Jim edited \u003ci\u003eCoaching: Approaches and Perspectives \u003c\/i\u003e(Corwin, 2009) and co-authored \u003ci\u003eCoaching Classroom Management \u003c\/i\u003e(Pacific Northwest Publishing, 2010). Jim's other books include \u003ci\u003eUnmistakable Impact: A Partnership Approach to Dramatically Improving Instruction \u003c\/i\u003e(Corwin, 2011), \u003ci\u003eHigh-Impact Instruction: A Framework or Great Teaching \u003c\/i\u003e(Corwin, 2013), and \u003ci\u003eFocus on Teaching: Using Video for High-Impact Instruction \u003c\/i\u003e(Corwin, 2014).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJim's articles on professional learning, teaching, and instructional coaching have appeared in journals such as \u003ci\u003eThe Journal of Staff Development\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePrincipal Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe School Administrator\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eKappan\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEducational Leadership.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrequently asked to lead professional learning, Jim has presented to more than 30,000 educators from six continents. He has a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Kansas and has won several university teaching, innovation, and service awards. Jim also writes the Radical Learners blog. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corwin Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50630016696594,"sku":"9781412994309","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_916b8f34-2a36-45be-8ddd-e94cbc742bf4.jpg?v=1732740633","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/unmistakable-impact-a-partnership-approach-for-dramatically-improving-instruction-9781412994309","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}