The Literacy Coach's Handbook: A Guide to Research-Based Practice

The Literacy Coach's Handbook: A Guide to Research-Based Practice

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<DIV>This bestselling 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 state-of-the-art research on PreK-5 instruction and the characteristics of effective coaches.<BR><BR>New to This Edition<BR>*Incorporates the latest research and instructional materials.<BR>*Expanded grade range now includes PreK and grades 4-5.<BR>*Content on RTI and the Common Core standards is woven throughout.<BR>*Strategies for making professional development more responsive to teachers' needs.<BR><BR>See also <I>The Literacy Coaching Challenge</I>, which guides more experienced coaches in choosing among different coaching models and addresses typical issues of implementation.</DIV>