No More Random Acts of Literacy Coaching
Title | No More Random Acts of Literacy Coaching PDF eBook |
Author | Erin Brown |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2020 |
Genre | Content area reading |
ISBN | 9780325120089 |
"In this book, Erin Brown (coach) and Susan L'Allier (researcher) help teachers and coaches work together to improve literacy learning outcomes for students. Unlike other coaching books, this book encourages the teacher to participate in the coaching relationship from a position of authority, not from a punitive or deficit perspective. This is not about teacher evaluation but about teacher growth"--
No More Summer-Reading Loss
Title | No More Summer-Reading Loss PDF eBook |
Author | Carrie Cahill |
Publisher | Not This, But That |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9780325049038 |
"Everyone loves summer-except reading teachers. Kids take a vacation from books and those with limited access to books lose ground to their peers. You may have thought there's nothing you can do about it, but there is. No More Summer-Reading Loss shows how to ensure that readers continue to grow year round. Building independence. Keeping kids on grade-level. Closing the achievement gap. These are just a few of the valuable outcomes that No More Summer-Reading Loss can support. Most importantly, it will help you pass on a love of reading that knows no season and gives readers confidence when they return in the fall."--Publisher's description.
The Literacy Coach
Title | The Literacy Coach PDF eBook |
Author | Enrique A. Puig |
Publisher | Allyn & Bacon |
Pages | 150 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN |
Expert coaches and anyone coaching for the first time will love The Literacy Coach! Reviewers Sum it up! "The framework in which this book is embedded is one of the more elegant ones in existence." Donna Alvermann, The University of Georgia "I found this book to be helpful to not only literacy coaches, but to classroom teachers who may want to become coaches or merely better understand their roles. I also believe building principals would find the book extremely useful...I only wish I had been given such access to all of this information five years ago!" Amy Ely, Brush Middle School Take a peek inside... Supports the professional development of literacy coaches by a) giving a comprehensive look at how learners learn vs. just learning to read; b) implementing the idea of categorizing coaching points (into three broad categories) to economize on time and attention; and c) including three levels of observations (primary, secondary, and tertiary). Includes a description of the four cornerstones of any successful school reform model: students, teachers, administrators, and the literacy coach. Considers the NRP report andIRA's Standards for Literacy Coaches. Meet the Authors Enrique A. Puig is the Director of the Florida Literacy and Reading Excellence Center at the University of Central Florida. He is a certified Reading Recovery teacher and Literacy Collaborative trainer. In addition to being president of the Orange County Reading Council (Florida), Enrique serves as an elected board member of the American Reading Forum and continues to work with students. He is author of Guided Reading and Spanish Speaking Students (Scholastic). Kathy S. Froelich received her Ph.D. from Fordham University in New York and has provided professional development opportunities to teachers and literacy coaches at the national level. In addition to her years of classroom teaching experience, Kathy has taught at Agnes Scott College and Thomas University. She is currently teaching at Florida State University and is an independent consultant.
The Literacy Coaching Handbook
Title | The Literacy Coaching Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | Diana Sisson |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Pages | 166 |
Release | 2017-02-10 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1315531968 |
Learn how to become a more effective literacy coach to ensure lasting changes in teaching and learning at your school. Literacy experts Diana and Betsy Sisson offer clear, research-based strategies that encourage professional development and growth. You’ll discover how to... Understand the various roles that a literacy coach plays, from "change agent" to "data analyst"; Determine which coaching model to use with your teachers; Support your classroom colleagues and raise student achievement; Tackle the literacy concerns present in today's schools, and any resistance from classroom teachers who don't want to be coached; Design a plan to promote growth centered on assessment and collaboration; and Manage the multi-faceted responsibilities of literacy coaching with practical strategies. Each chapter contains special features such as Coaching Moves and Coaching Questions to help you apply the information to your own situation. In addition, an Appendix offers photocopiable PD tools and study guide questions so you can discuss the ideas with others. With this practical book, you'll have all the guidance you need to overcome challenges and thrive in your coaching role.
Reading Assessment in an RTI Framework
Title | Reading Assessment in an RTI Framework PDF eBook |
Author | Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl |
Publisher | Guilford Press |
Pages | 164 |
Release | 2012-10-09 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1462508464 |
From leading experts, this indispensable resource presents a practical model for conducting reading assessments for screening, diagnosis, and progress monitoring in each of the three tiers of response to intervention (RTI). K-8 teachers and school personnel are guided to use norm-referenced, informal, and curriculum-based measures to assess key components of reading development and make informed choices about instruction. The book describes how to survey existing assessment practices in a school and craft a systematic plan for improvement; reproducible tools include a 10-page RTI Assessment Audit that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. See also Assessment for Reading Instruction, Third Edition, which explains the fundamentals of assessment and provides essential hands-on tools.
RTI in Literacy
Title | RTI in Literacy PDF eBook |
Author | Peter H. Johnston |
Publisher | International Reading Assoc. |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9780872078369 |
"[Book title] adopts a preventive--or responsive--stance on RTI, offering a critical analysis of problematic current practices along with clear examples and logic for more appropriate practices. By focusing on quality instructional practices instead of measurement identification, you will learn how your school can truly capitalize on the promise of RTI in literacy."--Back cover.
Surviving But Not Yet Thriving
Title | Surviving But Not Yet Thriving PDF eBook |
Author | Cathy A. Toll |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 9780872076921 |
When author Cathy A. Toll wrote her first book for literacy coaches, The Literacy Coach's Survival Guide: Essential Questions and Practical Answers, she recognized that most literacy coaches were new to their positions and were looking for practical strategies that would help them get through-to survive. However, experienced literacy coaches want more than just to survive, they want to thrive. In this indispensable resource, Cathy offers solutions to the unique issues that experienced literacy coaches face. You'll find help on topics such as: Reconnecting to your intentions and hopes for literacy coaching, Continuing to strengthen relationships with administrators and with teachers of all kinds, Moving past previous mistakes and moving forward in a positive direction, Gauging your current level of success and areas where you still might want to shape your work differently. Cathy gives you practical information in conversational language, focusing particularly on big-picture views of literacy coaching, coaches' attitudes and perspectives, and other aspects of literacy coaching that may lead to ongoing struggles for experienced literacy coaches. In addition, this book provides suggestions for those who work with and support literacy coaches. Classroom examples, reproducibles, and a narrative bibliography make this book even more reader-friendly. Book jacket.