The Literacy Specialist: Leadership and Coaching for the Classroom, School, and Community

by Rita M. Bean, Virginia J. Goatley

The definitive practitioner resource and text for developing excellence as a PreK–12 literacy/reading specialist is now updated to reflect key changes in the field . Delving into the literacy specialist's multiple leadership roles, the book provides strategies for teaching children experiencing difficulty with reading and writing; supporting teachers through coaching and professional learning opportunities; designing curricula; conducting assessments at the student, classroom, and school levels; and building strong school, family, and community partnerships. Pedagogical features include vignettes from exemplary practitioners, questions for discussion and reflection, follow-up activities, and ideas for instructors and workshop leaders. Reproducible forms and worksheets can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8½" x 11" size. Previous edition The Reading Specialist, Third Edition .
 
New to This Edition
*Broader view of literacy now encompasses reading, writing, oral language, and digital and visual literacies.
*Grounded in the International Literacy Association's updated Standards 2017 .
*New or expanded discussions of multi-tiered systems of support, culturally responsive practice, uses of technology in instruction and professional learning, successful practices in middle and high school settings, and coaching.
*Extended case example that follows one literacy specialist through her entire first year in a school.
*Appendix with website resources.
 

374 pages, Paperback

Published November 16, 2020

Reviews

[Alison Curwen · Rating 5 out of 5]

While not a page turner, this book is current, well written, well organized, and exceptionally useful for any teacher taking a deep dive into literacy. The authors do not preach one style but suggest a variety of ways, using a wide sample of styles, of how to improve literacy in schools. I see myself referring to this book often.