This indispensable book gives preservice and practicing literacy coaches
the tools they need to build a successful schoolwide reading program.
The authors, well-known experts in the field, describe the literacy
coach's crucial, evolving role in today's schools. They offer
step-by-step guidelines for implementing curricula and assessments,
selecting instructional materials, and planning for differentiation and
intervention. Specific ways to support teachers by providing
high-quality professional development are discussed. The book is
grounded in research on PreK-5 instruction and the characteristics of
effective coaches.
New to This Edition
*Incorporates the latest research and instructional materials.
*Expanded grade range now includes PreK and grades 4-5.
*Content on RTI and the Common Core standards is woven throughout.
*Strategies for making professional development more responsive to
teachers' needs.
See also The Literacy Coaching Challenge, which guides more
experienced coaches in choosing among different coaching models and
addresses typical issues of implementation.