What to Look for in Literacy: A Leader's Guide to High Quality Instruction

This book provides a roadmap to monitoring, evaluating, and implementing effective literacy instruction in grades PK-12, with concise, well-researched information from top literacy experts and adaptable strategies for different environments.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and invaluable resource is a must-have for district and school leaders,literacy coaches,and consultants who are committed to improving literacy instruction in grades PK-12. By providing a roadmap to monitoring,evaluating,and implementing effective literacy instruction,this book equips educators with the strategies,guidance,and tools they need to ensure that their students achieve academic success.

The book is designed for district and school leaders, as well as literacy coaches and consultants, and it offers a wealth of information and strategies to monitor the effectiveness of literacy instruction in schools or systems. The authors, Angela Peery and Tracey Shiel, are top literacy experts who have extensively researched the topic and provide concise, well-researched information about how to identify enriched literacy environments, what constitutes well-designed literacy lessons, and the components of effective literacy programs at each grade level.

Chapters cover a wide range of topics, including reading, writing, speaking and listening, collaboration, technology, and more. The authors offer adaptable strategies for different environments and provide practical tools such as checklists and conversation frames to help busy leaders and administrators effectively monitor literacy instruction and provide constructive, thorough feedback to teachers.

One of the key strengths of the book is its focus on practical implementation. The authors provide step-by-step guidance on how to assess literacy instruction, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement effective interventions. They also offer examples of successful literacy programs from around the country and provide insights into the challenges and successes of implementing these programs.

Another notable feature of the book is its emphasis on collaboration. The authors recognize that literacy instruction is a team effort and provide strategies for building strong partnerships between teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders. They also offer guidance on how to engage parents and community members in the literacy process and how to use data to inform decision-making.

Overall, this comprehensive and invaluable resource is a must-have for district and school leaders, literacy coaches, and consultants who are committed to improving literacy instruction in grades PK-12. By providing a roadmap to monitoring, evaluating, and implementing effective literacy instruction, this book equips educators with the strategies, guidance, and tools they need to ensure that their students achieve academic success.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 176 x 252 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367627935