In the book, Making Number Talks Matter, authors Cathy Humphreys and Ruth Parker offer practical ideas for using Number Talks to help students learn to reason numerically and build a solid foundation for the study of mathematics. 

"Making Number Talks Matter"

In this essential resource, Sherry and Ann tackle one of the most important content areas in all of the school mathematics--fractions. Building on the proven effectiveness of number talks, they show teachers a clear picture of what classrooms can look like and offer concrete steps to stimulate the king of rich discourse that helps students make sense of numbers, gain confidence, and develop the critical skills they need for the future.

-Cathy L. Seeley, NCTM Past President, author of Faster Isn't Smarter and Smarter Then We Think, and educational speaker. 

"Fractions, Decimals, and Percents"

This dynamic multimedia resource was created in response to the requests of teachers—those who want to implement number talks but are unsure of how to begin and those with experience who want more guidance in crafting purposeful problems.

"Number Talks: Whole Number Computation, K-5"

Comprehension Connections: Bridges to Strategic Reading is a guide to developing children's ability to fully understand texts by making the comprehension process achievable, accessible, and incremental.

"Comprehension Connections: Bridges to Strategic Reading"

"Jim Knight is one of the wise men of coaching. His well is deep; he draws from it the best tools from practitioners, the wisdom of experience, and research-based insights. And he never loses sight of the bigger picture: the point of all this is to have more impact in this life we′re lucky enough to live."

―MICHAEL BUNGAY STANIER, Author of The Coaching Habit

"The Impact Cycle: What Instructional Coaches Should Do To Foster Powerful Improvement in Teaching"

Coaching Tools & Book Resources

This practical resource offers the foundational skills and tools needed by new coaching educators, as well as presenting an overview of the knowledge and theory base behind the practice. Established coaches will find numerous ways to deepen and refine their coaching practice.

"The Art of Coaching: Effective Strategies for School Transformation"

The experienced trainer and researcher Jim Knight describes the "nuts and bolts" of instructional coaching and explains the essential skills that instructional coaches need, including getting teachers on board, providing model lessons, and engaging in reflective conversations.

"Instructional Coaching: A Partnership Approach to Improving Instruction"