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Join us for the 2025 Summer Book Study

These on-line interactive book studies are a great way to earn 20 hours of professional development credit!

How Does a Book Study Work?

On-line interactive book studies are a great way to earn professional development credit! Each assignment has 3-5 questions that you will need to answer. You can work at your own pace; all your responses must be completed by the end of the stated course period. Links and instructions will be emailed prior to the start date. 

You can register for any one or all book studies! For each book completed, you will earn 20 hours of professional development credit that can be used for professional development hours (CEUs), ADE recertification credit or for DHS licensure credit for speech/language professionals.


Cost and Registration

Cost: $45 for each online book study. You are responsible for acquiring the book from any vendor you choose. 

  • Registration ends on June 20, 2025. 
  • Book study starts on June 23, 2025.
  • Book study must be completed by September 12, 2025, to earn a certificate/credit.

 

REGISTER HERE

Prior Recommended Reading

Books

Cover of book: Maslow Before Bloom:  Basic Human Needs Before Academics

MASLOW BEFORE BLOOM simply means that basic human needs need to be addressed before learning can occur. If a student is hungry, tired, or scared—give them food, a nap, or a hug. This does not require board approval or a bond issue. It seems so simple. It is simple. It is also very effective. The book provides real life stories, current research, hands-on strategies, and a new problem-solving approach that is easy to implement, effective, and can be completed in ten minutes. Together, we can change a student's life trajectory and maybe even save a life!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Image of book cover: Teaching Behavior: Managing Classrooms Through Effective

Great teaching is the best classroom management strategy. This practical, research-based guide shifts the focus from rules to instruction—because when teaching is effective, behavior improves. Learn how to support every student (even the most challenging), reflect with self-assessments, and engage with video modules that bring each chapter to life. Perfect for any educator ready to rethink behavior through the lens of great teaching.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Image of book cover: The Craft of Clarity: Six Steps to Bridge Gaps, Foster Commitment, and Create Sustainable Alignment

CEC2025 keynote speaker Casey Watts moved the audience—and now her book is moving schools forward. If your team is stuck in a cycle of shifting programs, instructional priorities, or improvement plans without real results, this is the guide you need. The Craft of Clarity introduces a six-step framework to align teams, build trust, and create focused, collaborative momentum that sticks. Practical, research-based, and powerfully inspiring—this book turns quiet chaos into clear, confident progress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Image of book cover: I Read It, But I Don't Get It

Join us as we explore practical, easy-to-implement strategies to boost reading comprehension in grades 6–12. In this engaging and relatable book, veteran teacher Cris Tovani shares real classroom stories and tools that work for all learners—from fake readers to high-achievers.

What you’ll get:

  • Quick, adaptable strategies for any subject
  • Tips for struggling and advanced readers
  • Ready-to-use resources
  • Real solutions for real classroom challenges

Perfect for teachers who want to build stronger readers without sacrificing content. Let’s rethink reading—together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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