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Rutherford Learning Group, Inc is a research and professional development consultancy focused on high performance teaching and effective leadership. With over 25 years experience and study, RLG designs and delivers award winning training, media resources, institutes, and customized professional development services to education clients worldwide. Our mission is to significantly enhance the quality of education for children and youth through the personal and professional development of educators.

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The Artisan Teacher: A Field Guide to Skillful Teaching

The Artisan Teacher provides an in-depth examination of 23 themes of teacher artisanship. It is intended for K – 12 teachers and those responsible for developing and supporting teachers. 

$19.50

ISBN 978-0-9914724-0-6; 179 pages, paperback

Author: Mike Rutherford, Ed.D.; Publisher: Rutherford Learning Group, Inc., Weddington, NC; Copyright © 2013, All rights reserved.

Cover and interior book design by Larry W. Van Hoose; Illustrations by Laurette Clark Wolfe

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Fun and rewarding to work with teacher leaders in Gwinnett, GA this past Thursday on Communication, Influence, and Persuasion. Great group!

The Artisan Teacher Experience is now live and online! Check out this deep virtual dive into the 23 Artisan Teacher themes. Visit https://www.rutherfordlg.com to enroll!

Many thanks to Kettering Fairmont HS (Ohio) for hosting today’s Feedback & Coaching Lab sessions! Kettering is keen on attracting and retaining teaching talent!

Fun and rewarding to work with student leaders in Gwinnett County, GA! Monday’s work: Change Agentry and Culture Shaping. A great group!

Grateful that @RLGMike allowed me to include this incredible strategy in #legacyoflearning!
His work has greatly influenced some of the weekly moves I’m most proud of!

I enjoyed sharing some Artisan Teacher ideas yesterday with teachers and admins in Kearney, MO. Great team! Thank you for the opportunity to be a small part!

Thanks Heart of Missouri RPDC for hosting today’s session. Fun to spend the day with this bunch of people developers!

Got teacher leadership? Here are the 8 Leadership Lessons that comprise Gwinnett County, GA’s teacher leadership curriculum. We kicked off this year’s work this past weekend at the TAL (Teachers as Leaders) retreat with lessons 1 and 2.

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Schools are closed and teachers are quickly adapting to online teaching and learning.  Whether in face to face classroom settings or in online settings, skillful teaching remains the “prime mover” of student success.  Check here for the latest in a new series of Artisan Teacher Notes:  Artisan Teacher Tips for Online Learning.  Together, we’ll take a look at which of the 23 Artisan Teacher Themes hold particular promise for enhancing online learning.  

 

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Certified RLG Feedback & Coaching Lab facilitators are now available to provide on-site professional learning in your school or district

Click here to receive a customized proposal to bring Mike and/or a RLG certified Feedback & Coaching Lab facilitator to  your community.