Michael Stephen Toth

The Theory of Two Charismas

Reflections from the Jetty: Using Reason to Reform Your Life

This book is a must read for anyone who has ever wondered if they could enjoy the same peace of mind and spiritual happiness as those enslaved by religious beliefs. Dr. Krivacska shows how the unique qualities that make us human can foster happiness and fulfilment without the baggage of superstitiou...

School Leadership for Results: Shifting the Focus of Leader Evaluation

What defines an effective school leaderand how do you measure effectiveness? School leaders have a direct and significant impact on student achievement. They drive the effectiveness of teachers who, in turn, influence the performance of students. Without the right kind of support, training, visio...

SOAR Quick Reference Guide

This laminated two-sided companion tool to standards-based lesson planning puts the SOAR (Students' Opportunities to Achieve Rigor) Rubric right at any teacher's fingertips. Based on Michael D. Toth's book, Who Moved My Standards? Joyful Teaching in an Age of Change: A SOAR-ing Tale, the SOAR Quick ...

Founding Federalist: The Life of Oliver Ellsworth (Lives of the Founders)

“Americans have a seemingly unquenchable thirst for knowledge of our Founding Fathers. Now Michael Toth brings us the story of Oliver Ellsworth, key member of the Constitutional Convention, sponsor of the Judiciary Act in the Senate, and chief justice for four crucial years. Ellsworth was a critical...

Teacher Evaluation That Makes a Difference: A New Model for Teacher Growth and Student Achievement

In this essential new book, best-selling author and researcher Robert J. Marzano and teacher-effectiveness expert Michael D. Toth lay out a framework for the next generation of teacher evaluation: a model focused primarily on helping educators develop and improve their practice. By taking into accou...

Who Moved My Standards? Joyful Teaching in an Age of Change: A SOAR-ing Tale

A touching parable that inspires educators to tackle rigorous new standards with renewed confidence and enthusiasm. The book includes the SOAR (Students' Opportunities for Achieving Rigor) Rubric, a companion tool to standards-based lesson plans. The rubric drills down the differences between tradit...