| Description |
1 online resource (297 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover Page -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Resources -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Authors -- 1. 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 -- Peer Coaching -- Technical Coaching -- Team Coaching -- Collegial Coaching -- Cognitive Coaching -- Challenge Coaching -- Position Statements on the Literacy Coach |
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Role and Qualifications of the Literacy Coach -- Standards for Middle and High School Literacy Coaches -- Collaborator -- Instructional Coach -- Evaluator of Literacy Needs -- Instructional Strategist -- 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 -- 2. The Multiple Roles of the Literacy Coach: Facilitator, Observer, Colleague, and Learner -- Introduction -- Scenario -- Coach as Facilitator -- Facilitating Before the Event |
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Specific Planning With Administrators -- Planning on One's Own -- Collaboration With Teachers -- Facilitating During the Event -- Pacing -- The Schedule -- Facilitating After the Event -- Coach as Observer -- Coach Observing Teachers -- Whole Group Versus Small Group -- Collective Observations -- Teacher Observing the Coach -- Planning Demonstration Lessons -- Coaches Observing Coaches -- Coach as Colleague -- Dimensions of Leadership -- Collaboration With Other Groups -- Inviting Outside Experts/Speakers -- Serving on Committees -- Teachers as Readers -- Coach as Learner -- Self-Learning |
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Learning About the School -- An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Jack Cassidy -- Summary -- Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups -- 3. Assistance and Resources for New and Experienced Literacy Coaches -- Introduction -- Scenario -- A Glimpse of First-Year Coaching -- Change Over Time -- School Culture -- Principal's Leadership Style -- Parent Involvement -- Staff Interactions -- Sample First-Year Time Line -- First Three Months: Acquaintances -- Second Three Months: Adaptations -- Third Three Months: Assessments and Adaptations -- Fourth Three Months: Assessments and Priorities |
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An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Roger Farr -- The Coach's Assignment -- New School and Staff -- Same School and Staff -- Staff Survey Regarding Literacy Coaching -- Resources and Assistance Available to Literacy Coaches -- University Partnerships With Schools -- Coach as Liaison -- Mentoring -- Study Groups -- Finding and Writing Grants -- Technology and Web Sites -- An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Shelley Wepner -- Summary -- Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups -- 4. The Schools in Which We Work -- Introduction -- Scenario -- Primary/Elementary School Settings -- Characteristics |
| Summary |
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 |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Strong, Mary W
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| ISBN |
9781412951555 |
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1412951550 |
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