A Guide to Literacy Coaching; Helping Teachers Increase Student Achievement

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ISBN: 9781412951555 | 1412951550
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Copyright: 4/22/2008

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This practical guide presents effective coaching strategies and best practices for enhancing literacy instruction, working with administrators and communities, and boosting student performance across all grade levels.

List of Figures
List of Resources
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
The Nature of Literacy Coaching in America's Schools
Introduction
Why Literacy Coaching Is Important
What Is a Literacy Coach?
What Are the Differences Between a Literacy Coach and a Reading Specialist?
Coaching Labels
Position Statements on the Literacy Coach
Role and Qualifications of the Literacy Coach
Standards for Middle and High School Literacy Coaches
Literacy Coaching Clearinghouse
Literacy Coaching Certification Throughout the United States
An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Cathy Roller
Summary
Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups
The Multiple Roles of the Literacy Coach: Facilitator, Observer, Colleague, and Learner
Introduction
Scenario
Coach as Facilitator
Coach as Observer
Coach as Colleague
Coach as Learner
An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Jack Cassidy
Summary
Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups
Assistance and Resources for New and Experienced Literacy Coaches
Introduction
Scenario
A Glimpse at First-Year Coaching
An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Roger Farr
The Coach's Assignment
Resources and Assistance Available to Literacy Coaches
An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Shelley Wepner
Summary
Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups
The Schools in Which We Work
Introduction
Scenario
Primary/Elementary School Settings
Middle and High School Settings
Special Education Classroom Settings
Two Experts' Thoughts: Dr. Richard Vacca and Dr. JoAnne Vacca
Summary
Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups
The Communities in Which We Work
Introduction
Scenario
Parents: Groups and Individuals
Linking Teachers to Professional Organizations
Government Relations
An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Jesse Moore
Linking to Other Literacy Agencies
An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Linda Katz
Summary
Topic Extensions for Class Strategies or Study Groups
Literacy Leadership
Introduction
Scenario
The Leadership Role
Working With School Administrators
An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Ken Koczur
Summary
Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups
Collaboration With Classroom Teachers
Introduction
Scenario
Coaching the Struggling Teacher
Coaching the Noncompliant Teacher
An Expert's Thoughts: Laura Richlin, Literacy Coach
Summary
Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups
Collaboration With Other Professionals and School Personnel
Introduction
Scenario
Collaborating Within the School
Collaboration Outside the School
Collaboration Through Professional Development
An Expert's Thoughts: Theresa Manfre, Reading Specialist
Summary
Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups
Assessment: Focus on Student Achievement
Introduction
Scenario
Collecting and Analyzing Data
Schoolwide Data
Classroom Data
Observation Data
Report Writing
An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Richard Allington
Summary
Extension Topics for Class Sessions or Study Groups
Major Reports That Impact Literacy Coaching
Introduction
Scenario
What the Literacy Coach Should Know About the National Reading Panel Report
What the Literacy Coach Should Know About the Reading First Initiative
What the Literacy Coach Should Know About Reading Next: A Vision for Action and Research in Middle and High School Literacy
What the Literacy Coach Should Know About the RAND Report
What the Literacy Coach Should Know About Reading at Risk: A Survey of Literacy Reading in America
How Do Literacy Coaches Obtain Needed Knowledge?
Summary
Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups
References
Index
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