The success of a school starts with its leaders. With the right mix of knowledge, attitude, and adaptability, a leader can change the entire learning landscape—from the halls and classrooms to the homes and communities where students live and grow.

The Whole-School Leader Set pairs two carefully selected resources from experts who have led successful school-wide reform to bring out the best in administrators, teachers, and students.

Best Behavior: Building Positive Behavior Support in Schools (second edition)
In Best Behavior renowned behavior expert and PBIS leader Dr. Jeffrey Sprague has coauthored a breakthrough handbook which is a must-read for any current or prospective school leader. This vital approach for establishing a positive school-wide culture provides proven school behavior strategies to create positive learning environments. The new editionaddresses critical and timely topics such as cyberbullying, behavioral RtI, and parent/guardian collaboration.

A Principal’s Primer for Raising Reading Achievement
Literacy researcher and LETRS professional development creator Dr. Louisa Moats has teamed with leaders who earned national and state recognition for outstanding school improvement to create Principal’s Primer. This guide is the essential “how-to” manual for improving reading performance and leading your school in the implementation of research-based, multitier reading instruction to achieve optimal results. At its heart are step-by-step instructions for effecting positive school-wide change.

 

These books won’t stay on the bookshelf. With step-by-step and case-by-case implementation plans, they are designed to be an ongoing practical reference for establishing and maintaining positive school climate and school-wide literacy success.