Synopsis
Bringing together leading experts, this book presents the principles of effective literacy leadership and describes proven methods for improving instruction, assessment, and schoolwide professional development. The book shows how all school staff--including reading specialists and coaches, administrators, teachers, and special educators--can play an active role in nurturing a culture of collaboration and promoting student achievement. Best practices are identified for creating strong elementary and secondary literacy programs, differentiating instruction, supporting English language learners, utilizing technology, building home-school partnerships, and much more. User-friendly features include case examples, guiding questions, and engagement activities in each chapter.
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About the Author
Rita M. Bean, PhD, is Professor Emerita in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on the roles of the reading specialist and the literacy coach, professional development for teachers, and the evaluation of large-scale efforts to improve literacy instruction in the elementary school.
Allison Swan Dagen, PhD, is Associate Professor in the College of Human Resources in Education at West Virginia University. Her research focuses on practices that affect literacy teacher/reading specialist preparation and ongoing professional development. Dr. Swan Dagen is a recipient of the Outstanding Researcher Award from the College of Human Resources in Education at West Virginia University.
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