The Literacy Coaching Handbook: Working With Teachers to Increase Student Achievement

Synopsis

Learn how to become a more effective literacy coach to ensure lasting changes in teaching and learning at your school. In this second edition, literacy experts Diana and Betsy Sisson offer clear, research-based strategies that encourage professional development and growth. You’ll discover how to … Understand the various roles that a literacy coach plays, from "change agent" to "data analyst"; Partner with administrators to build a school instructional team; Determine which coaching model to use with your teachers; Support your classroom colleagues and raise student achievement; Tackle the literacy concerns present in today’s schools, and any resistance from classroom teachers who don’t want to be coached; Discover innovative ways to provide multimodal coaching in the digital age; Design a plan to promote growth centered on assessment and collaboration; and Manage the multi-faceted responsibilities of literacy coaching with practical strategies. Each chapter contains special features such as Coaching Moves, Coaching Questions, Working With Administrators, and Additional Readings to help you apply the information to your own situation. In addition, the Appendices offer photocopiable PD tools and study guide questions so you can discuss the ideas with others. With this practical book, you’ll have all the guidance you need to overcome challenges and thrive in your coaching role.

Copyright:

2024

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

150 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781003802648

Related ISBNs:

9781032504971, 9781032528885, 9781003408956

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

12/08/23

Copyrighted By:

Diana Sisson and Betsy Sisson dba Sisson & Sisson Educational Consulting Services LLC

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Education, Language Arts

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.