Reading Specialists and Literacy Coaches in the Real World

by MaryEllen Vogt, Brenda A. Shearer

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

Genres: Professional Development, Teaching, Nonfiction, Education

336 pages, Paperback

First published August 12, 2006

Reviews

[Elisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very useful resource for literacy specialists. I appreciated all the links and vignettes.

[Katie Laugen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is best used within a classroom setting. There are fantastic vignettes and discussion questions that can be utilized in a group setting, but when reading independently it wasn't as effective. This book may be one that I keep as a reference, returning to it when I have specific questions.

[Barbara Gilbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read for those who wish to become a literacy coach or those who are currently coaches.

[Adynah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Required reading for my graduate program. Incredibly detailed guide for today's literacy coaches and reading specialists. Aligned with educational policy and real life vignettes.

[Read Ribbet · Rating 4 out of 5]

We use this for our Administration and Supervision course in the Reading Masters. It's a really comprehension resource. I am looking forward to giving Brenda some feedback before the next edition. Some of the key areas compressed int he final chapter need to have more attention earlier in the book and the model two year plan needs to revised. The assessment of impact is done as task completion but not true evaluation.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Provided me with a great deal of insight as to the role of the reading specialist and the many, many issues one may encounter in the field.

[Kitchengrrl · Rating 3 out of 5]

I appreciated the more approachable writing style in this book versus the other I read for this class. Still rather dense.

[Morgan]

Very technical. Good for class.

[Rachel]

This was a great educational resource!