80 practical tools to help leaders strengthen mathematics instruction

BLOOMINGTON, Ind., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Solution Tree, a leading educational publisher and professional learning organization, is pleased to announce the release of Leader's Guide for Mathematics in a PLC at Work^®, written by renowned mathematics education leaders Tim Kanold, Mona Toncheff, Matthew R. Larson, and Brian Buckhalter. 

As part of the Every Student Can Learn Mathematics series, this guide offers a practical resource designed to help school and district leaders strengthen mathematics instruction and create collaborative systems focused on student learning.

To help schools ensure every student develops the knowledge and skills needed for mathematical success, the authors provide leaders with a road map for aligning teams around essential learning outcomes, effective instructional practices, and evidence-based responses to student needs. Grounded in the PLC at Work^® process, the resource supports leaders in building a culture where educators collaborate to improve results for all learners.

Featuring 80 look-fors for mathematics instruction and leadership, this guide provides administrators with actionable tools to guide collaborative conversations and establish the conditions necessary for high-quality mathematics learning. Through practical strategies and implementation guidance, it helps leaders translate their vision into action and create systems where every student can succeed in mathematics.

The release of Leader's Guide for Mathematics in a PLC at Work® complements Solution Tree's broader Mathematics in a PLC at Work® professional learning offerings. Educators can deepen their learning at the upcoming Mathematics in a PLC at Work® Summit, where coauthors Mona Toncheff and Brian Buckhalter will share practical strategies to strengthen mathematics instruction. Schools and districts can also partner with Solution Tree through on-site and virtual professional development to build collaborative mathematics teams and implement sustainable, research-based practices.

Leader's Guide for Mathematics in a PLC at Work^® is available for preorder on SolutionTree.com. 

About the Authors

Timothy D. Kanold, PhD, an award-winning educator and author, is a former superintendent of Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, a Model PLC at Work® district in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Dr. Kanold is committed to equity and excellence for students, faculty, and school administrators.

Mona Toncheff, an educational presenter and author, has over 30 years of experience in public education. Mona works with educators and leaders nationwide to build collaborative teams and ensure all students receive high-quality mathematics instruction.

Brian Buckhalter, affectionately known as Dr. Buck, is a presenter with nearly 20 years of experience. He specializes in helping teachers and students build conceptual understanding in tandem with procedural application of mathematics skills and concepts.

Matthew R. Larson, PhD, is an award-winning educator and author who served as the K–12 mathematics curriculum specialist for Lincoln Public Schools in Nebraska for more than twenty years. He served as president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) from 2016 to 2018.

About Solution Tree

For over 26 years, Solution Tree has worked to transform education worldwide, empowering educators to raise student achievement. With more than 60,000 educators attending professional development events and more than 12,000 professional development days in schools each year, Solution Tree helps teachers and administrators confront essential challenges. Solution Tree has a catalog of more than 600 titles, along with hundreds of videos and online courses, and is the creator of Global PD Teams and Avanti, online learning platforms that facilitate the work of teachers and educators. Follow @SolutionTree on Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about Solution Tree. 

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