A much-needed and unique resource for both literacy coaches and reading specialists!
Now in its third edition, Reading Specialists and Literacy Coaches in the Real World is a unique resource designed to prepare reading specialists and literary coaches to implement reading programs at the school and district level. It includes both theoretical and practical information about the varied roles of reading specialists and literacy coaches to prepare administrators to coordinate, implement, and evaluate programs for teaching reading/language arts.
Rave Reviews
“I would suggest this book to anyone who is a reading specialist or a member of a literacy team. I see this text as being a great guidebook to creating, implementing, and maintaining a school-wide or district-wide literacy program. After reading this book I have a new found appreciation for someone who has to work with so many different teaching styles and resources out there.” -Allie Smith, Wilshire Park, St. Anthony, MN
“The content of this text covers excellent topics to help reading specialists and literacy coaches understand their roles.” - Donna Schweitzer, Forwood Elementary School, Wilmington, DE
New Features of the Third Edition:
More information on Reading Next, Response to Intervention and other national reports, particularly in the secondary schools. Updated discussions of evolving standards, enacting standards, professional development, mentorship and assessment.
