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The definitive practitioner resource and text for developing
excellence as a PreK-12 literacy/reading specialist is now updated
to reflect key changes in the field. Delving into the literacy
specialist's multiple leadership roles, the book provides
strategies for teaching children experiencing difficulty with
reading and writing; supporting teachers through coaching and
professional learning opportunities; designing curricula;
conducting assessments at the student, classroom, and school
levels; and building strong school, family, and community
partnerships. Pedagogical features include vignettes from exemplary
practitioners, questions for discussion and reflection, follow-up
activities, and ideas for instructors and workshop leaders.
Reproducible forms and worksheets can be downloaded and printed in
a convenient 81/2" x 11" size. Previous edition title: The Reading
Specialist, Third Edition. New to This Edition *Broader view of
literacy now encompasses reading, writing, oral language, and
digital and visual literacies. *Grounded in the International
Literacy Association's updated Standards 2017. *New or expanded
discussions of multi-tiered systems of support, culturally
responsive practice, uses of technology in instruction and
professional learning, successful practices in middle and high
school settings, and coaching. *Extended case example that follows
one literacy specialist through her entire first year in a school.
*Appendix with website resources.
This authoritative text and practitioner resource has now been
extensively revised and expanded with 70% new material covering new
topics and standards in literacy leadership. Prominent experts
present research-based methods for improving instruction,
assessment, and professional learning experiences in PreK-12. The
distinct roles of teachers, reading/literacy specialists, literacy
coaches, special educators, and principals are explored, with an
emphasis on fostering a culture of collaboration. Chapters
highlight the standards that apply to each component of a
schoolwide literacy program, give examples of what they look like
in schools, and share implications for classroom practice and
professional learning. Pedagogical features include guiding
questions, case examples, vignettes, engagement activities, and
annotated resources for further learning. New to This Edition *Now
copublished with the International Literacy Association (ILA) and
grounded in ILA's updated Standards 2017; expanded grade range
includes PreK. *Chapters on new topics: writing instruction,
sustaining schoolwide improvements, and collaborative leadership.
*New chapters on core topics: the principal's role, assessment,
middle and high school literacy programs, special education, and
culturally responsive instruction. *Vignettes from leaders in
diverse roles, "Think About This" questions for
discussion/reflection, and end-of-chapter annotated resources.
This authoritative text and practitioner resource has now been
extensively revised and expanded with 70% new material covering new
topics and standards in literacy leadership. Prominent experts
present research-based methods for improving instruction,
assessment, and professional learning experiences in PreK-12. The
distinct roles of teachers, reading/literacy specialists, literacy
coaches, special educators, and principals are explored, with an
emphasis on fostering a culture of collaboration. Chapters
highlight the standards that apply to each component of a
schoolwide literacy program, give examples of what they look like
in schools, and share implications for classroom practice and
professional learning. Pedagogical features include guiding
questions, case examples, vignettes, engagement activities, and
annotated resources for further learning. New to This Edition *Now
copublished with the International Literacy Association (ILA) and
grounded in ILA's updated Standards 2017; expanded grade range
includes PreK. *Chapters on new topics: writing instruction,
sustaining schoolwide improvements, and collaborative leadership.
*New chapters on core topics: the principal's role, assessment,
middle and high school literacy programs, special education, and
culturally responsive instruction. *Vignettes from leaders in
diverse roles, "Think About This" questions for
discussion/reflection, and end-of-chapter annotated resources.
The definitive practitioner resource and text for developing
excellence as a PreK-12 literacy/reading specialist is now updated
to reflect key changes in the field. Delving into the literacy
specialist's multiple leadership roles, the book provides
strategies for teaching children experiencing difficulty with
reading and writing; supporting teachers through coaching and
professional learning opportunities; designing curricula;
conducting assessments at the student, classroom, and school
levels; and building strong school, family, and community
partnerships. Pedagogical features include vignettes from exemplary
practitioners, questions for discussion and reflection, follow-up
activities, and ideas for instructors and workshop leaders.
Reproducible forms and worksheets can be downloaded and printed in
a convenient 81/2" x 11" size. Previous edition title: The Reading
Specialist, Third Edition. New to This Edition *Broader view of
literacy now encompasses reading, writing, oral language, and
digital and visual literacies. *Grounded in the International
Literacy Association's updated Standards 2017. *New or expanded
discussions of multi-tiered systems of support, culturally
responsive practice, uses of technology in instruction and
professional learning, successful practices in middle and high
school settings, and coaching. *Extended case example that follows
one literacy specialist through her entire first year in a school.
*Appendix with website resources.
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