Leading Teacher Clarity
A Guide for Implementation Success
- Douglas Fisher - San Diego State University, USA
- Nancy Frey - San Diego State University, USA
- Gina DiTullio - Austin Steward Elementary School #46
- Dominique Smith - Health Sciences High and Middle College, USA
Build and sustain the mindsets and systems that make teacher clarity work.
Learning depends on clarity—a shared understanding among teachers, leaders, and students of what is being learned, why it matters, and how success will be recognized, all aligned with the learning experiences and assessment tasks. While many schools want to embrace teacher clarity, progress often stalls without clear guidance for school and district leaders. This book provides the essential framework for leaders to build, sustain, and embed a culture of clarity that transforms teaching and learning across the entire system.
Developed for principals, instructional coaches, and district leaders, this practical guide will help you lead and implement teacher clarity, ensuring it is a foundational element of your school's or district’s culture and not just a temporary initiative. Designed for reading alongside teachers’ use of the bestselling The Teacher Clarity Playbook, this book provides leaders with the tools to support teachers on their journey and ensure the work succeeds and endures. Features include:
- Planning Your Pitch: Ready-to-use talking points to help leaders communicate key ideas clearly and persuasively
- The Thinking Leader: Reflective questions to deepen self-awareness and provoke thoughtful leadership discussions
- A Leader's Perspective: Real-life stories and insights from experienced educational leaders
- Leadership Checklist: Actionable steps to guide leaders in implementing new ideas effectively within their own contexts
By modeling, protecting, and sustaining clarity, leaders can create the conditions for teachers to collaborate, reflect, and grow together, ensuring every student has a clear vision of success.