Lori Cohen

Is Jake the one for Aria? Sure. On paper. But there's competition for Aria's heart. The problem is, he's a guy in her dreams. Literally. An aspiring artist, Aria has always had an active imagination. But even she knows there's something strange about the dreams she's been having. Why do they feel so real? And who's the romantic stranger who appears again and again? When someone new comes into Aria's life, she can't help but feel a mysterious, special connection to him. Can he finally help her discover the meaning behind her dreams?Read more about July 19 at http: //july19novel.com

Develop transformational professional development programs that build and sustain your school community In The PD Book, bestselling author Elena Aguilar and co-author Lori Cohen offer seven habits—and a wealth of practical tools—that help you transform professional development. In this book, you'll learn how to inspire adult learners, the importance of having clear purpose, and how to navigate power dynamics in a group. You'll also learn a new way to plan PD that allows you to attend to details and be a responsive facilitator. The dozens of tips and tricks, anecdotes and research, and tools and resources will enable you to create the optimal conditions for learning. You'll also: Craft effective outcomes for your adult students and design an agenda that aligns with adult learning principlesUse storytelling as a tool for effective workshops and trainingsPlan backwards from evaluations and outcomes to create powerful and lasting educational experiences Ideal for educational leaders and administrators, professional development facilitators, coaches, and positional leaders in both K-12 and higher education, The PD Book is an incisive resource offering concrete strategies for educators at all levels.

Educator growth, well-being, and evaluation are often disconnected. How can we weave them together to better champion adult learning needs so educators can thrive and remain in their roles?In this important resource, bestselling authors Lori Cohen (The PD Book) and Elizabeth Denevi (Learning and Teaching While White) present a framework for creating a healthy ecosystem of school transformation: equity, well-being, growth, and evaluation. The authors discuss each foundation in depth and provide research-informed practices, tools, and case studies for easy implementation. Resources include reflections to co-create a vision for equity, a sample coaching/mentoring conversation arc, steps for implementing a growth structure, the Teacher–Student Relationship Quality (TSRQ) Matrix, the Integrated Classroom Practices for Equity rubric, and more.Whether you’re a school leader, mentor, or teacher evaluator, this accessible guide will help you create a transformative school environment to sustain and grow effective, empowered educators.