Join us for a year of learning, reflection, and growth!
The Standards & Instruction Team is excited to announce our 2026-2027 Book Study Series. This will be an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, explore innovative education practices, and strengthen our collective impact on student success. Throughout the year, we will dive into three powerful texts that will challenge our thinking and inspire action in our work.
Fall Book Study
Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity, Pedagogy, and School Transformation
Authors: Shane Safir & Jamila Dugan
Sept. 29-Nov. 10, 2026
Discover how listening deeply to students and communities can transform schools and create more equitable outcomes for all learners.
Winter Book Study
Grading for Equity
Author: Joe Feldman
Jan. 12-Feb. 16, 2027
Spring Book Study
Learning by Doing: A Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work
Authors: Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, Robert Eaker, Thomas Many, Mike Mattos, & Anthony Muhammad
April 6-May 11, 2027
Learn practical strategies for strengthening collaboration, focusing on results, and building highly effective Professional Learning Communities.
Participants who successfully complete each book study will receive professional learning credit for their engagement, reflection, and participation. Google Classroom will serve as the learning platform for each book study, providing access to resources, discussion opportunities, and assignment submissions. Please note that participants who already have a Google account that is tied to a Google Classroom as a teacher may need to create a separate personal Google account for participation, as users with teacher roles cannot be added to another Google Classroom as students. This is a great opportunity to grow professionally while earning credit toward your professional learning goals and licensure. Mark your calendars and get ready to learn, collaborate, and grow together.
Sign up here for the 2026-2027 Book Study Series. We look forward to a year of inspiring conversations and impactful learning!