Plan Like a PIRATE - by Dawn Harris (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

How do good teachers become great? How do you create magical learning experiences your students will never forget? In Plan Like a PIRATE, you'll learn that sailing on to greatness starts with vision, intention, and design-planning-inside and outside of the classroom, far beyond any single lesson.

This practical, comprehensive guide is packed with proven strategies for captivating students' imaginations and interest, leading readers through what it takes to engage and nurture learners with rigorous, equitable differentiated lessons. Designed to launch readers on a journey from "seeing it" to "being it"-and all points in between-Plan Like a PIRATE shows teachers how to harness their passion to create and implement innovative, relevant, student-centered learning opportunities and to build a detailed, intentional, future-focused plan to attain their dream career. This book will help educators deepen the impact of their teaching practice and power up their professionalism, allowing them to chart a course for themselves and their students to a better, more equitable world.

"Get ready to set sail for an incredible adventure with Dawn Harris!" -Tisha Richmond, student engagement specialist, PD specialist, and author of Make Learning Magical

"A master teacher herself, Dawn Harris shares stories from the trenches and weaves in practical strategies and frameworks to help make learning accessible and meaningful for students. This is a must-read for all educators!" -Jill Siler, EdD, deputy executive director, Texas Association of School Administrators, and author of Thrive Through the Five: Practical Truths to Powerfully Lead Through Challenging Times