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Book SynopsisEvery school day, more than 10 million children attend after-school programs in the United States. This book provides a research-based blueprint for offering students in grades 1-5 innovative programming that combines intensive physical activity and socialâemotional skills development with academic enrichment in reading, mathematics, and social studies. Presented is an integrative approach that has been developed and tested to meet the needs of all students, including those in high-poverty schools. The volume includes explicit guidance for setting up a program, implementing cognitively engaging physical games and learning activities, working effectively with mixed-age groups, and monitoring outcomes. Reproducible forms and lesson plans can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"This spectacular book presents an evidence-based after-school program model founded on holistic child development and configured to achieve multiple outcomes. Among other elements, it gives physical education a much-needed 21st-century makeover. The authors' approach could be scaled up to benefit millions of children, as well as their teachers, parents, and surrounding communities."--Hal A. Lawson, PhD, Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and Professor of Social Welfare, University at Albany, State University of New York "A great help and inspiration to anyone looking to launch a new after-school program or maximize the benefits of an existing program. The book provides a clear picture of how to structure a program to support students' physical, emotional, and academic development. Throughout, the methods are grounded in research and specific examples documenting how after-school programs can go beyond childcare to become an undeniable factor in student success."--Molly Goldman, Site Director, Wingspan Arts, New York City "The authors' approach bridges disciplines to give us a unique perspective on children’s learning and development. Instructors will want to share this book with their students who are preparing to become teachers, participating in community service learning courses and internships, or interested in intervention design and program evaluation. For practitioners, teachers, and after-school personnel, there is a wealth of hands-on guidance for implementing holistic activities that promote academic learning and social and physical growth. For researchers and teacher educators, the book provides a model for the design, implementation, and evaluation of translational intervention programs that can truly make a difference in the lives of children and families."--Claire E. Hamilton, PhD, Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies, University of Massachusetts Amherst "The potential value of after-school programs for young people’s healthy development and learning is well understood, and there is a growing awareness of the vital importance of weaving positive physical activity experiences into young lives. This important book brings these two exciting areas of research together, providing numerous lessons learned from what emerges as a richly multifaceted project that can be adapted and adopted in the real world of students and schools. It has been a long time since I have read a scholarly book that offers such a great deal of inspiration for practical application and innovation."--Richard Bailey, PhD, Head of Research, International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education "This valuable book offers rarely-seen insight into the theoretical underpinnings, instructional strategies, and deep-think planning that support the development of a model approach to enhancing children’s health and academic performance during out-of-school time. Each chapter is an education, carefully crafted to provide sufficient overview, details, and rationale. Covering issues from evaluation to physical movement to mathematics and literacy learning challenges, the volume makes a meaningful contribution to our understanding of interventions that work to safeguard children’s well-being."--Georgia Hall, PhD, Senior Research Scientist, National Institute on Out-of-School Time; Associate Director, Wellesley Centers for Women -Table of Contents1. The Physical Activity and Learning Program and the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Initiative, Bryan A. McCullick and Phillip D. Tomporowski 2. Understanding After-School Programming for Elementary School Children, Paula J. Schwanenflugel 3. The Importance of Process Evaluation for After-School Programs, Katherine Wargo and Jennifer L. Gay 4. The Development of Physical Activity Games: Theory and Research Overview, Phillip D. Tomporowski and Bryan A. McCullick 5. The PAL Physical Activity Games Program in an Experimental After-School Setting, E. Nicole McCluney 6. The Challenges Struggling Learners Face in Mathematics, Martha M. Carr 7. The PAL Mathematics Enrichment Program and Challenges in the After-School Setting, Yi-Jung Lee 8. Reading Fluency Practice as Reading Enrichment in After-School Literacy Programming, Paula J. Schwanenflugel 9. Improving Informational Text Literacy: Using Social Studies Education Theory to Promote Social Studies Literacy After School, Justin T. Dooly 10. The PAL Reading Enrichment Program in an Experimental After-School Setting, Megan P. Brock and Paula J. Schwanenflugel Index

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Book SynopsisEvery school day, more than 10 million children attend after-school programs in the United States. This book provides a research-based blueprint for offering students in grades 1-5 innovative programming that combines intensive physical activity and socialâemotional skills development with academic enrichment in reading, mathematics, and social studies. Presented is an integrative approach that has been developed and tested to meet the needs of all students, including those in high-poverty schools. The volume includes explicit guidance for setting up a program, implementing cognitively engaging physical games and learning activities, working effectively with mixed-age groups, and monitoring outcomes. Reproducible forms and lesson plans can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"This spectacular book presents an evidence-based after-school program model founded on holistic child development and configured to achieve multiple outcomes. Among other elements, it gives physical education a much-needed 21st-century makeover. The authors' approach could be scaled up to benefit millions of children, as well as their teachers, parents, and surrounding communities."--Hal A. Lawson, PhD, Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and Professor of Social Welfare, University at Albany, State University of New York "A great help and inspiration to anyone looking to launch a new after-school program or maximize the benefits of an existing program. The book provides a clear picture of how to structure a program to support students' physical, emotional, and academic development. Throughout, the methods are grounded in research and specific examples documenting how after-school programs can go beyond childcare to become an undeniable factor in student success."--Molly Goldman, Site Director, Wingspan Arts, New York City "The authors' approach bridges disciplines to give us a unique perspective on children’s learning and development. Instructors will want to share this book with their students who are preparing to become teachers, participating in community service learning courses and internships, or interested in intervention design and program evaluation. For practitioners, teachers, and after-school personnel, there is a wealth of hands-on guidance for implementing holistic activities that promote academic learning and social and physical growth. For researchers and teacher educators, the book provides a model for the design, implementation, and evaluation of translational intervention programs that can truly make a difference in the lives of children and families."--Claire E. Hamilton, PhD, Department of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies, University of Massachusetts Amherst "The potential value of after-school programs for young people’s healthy development and learning is well understood, and there is a growing awareness of the vital importance of weaving positive physical activity experiences into young lives. This important book brings these two exciting areas of research together, providing numerous lessons learned from what emerges as a richly multifaceted project that can be adapted and adopted in the real world of students and schools. It has been a long time since I have read a scholarly book that offers such a great deal of inspiration for practical application and innovation."--Richard Bailey, PhD, Head of Research, International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education "This valuable book offers rarely-seen insight into the theoretical underpinnings, instructional strategies, and deep-think planning that support the development of a model approach to enhancing children’s health and academic performance during out-of-school time. Each chapter is an education, carefully crafted to provide sufficient overview, details, and rationale. Covering issues from evaluation to physical movement to mathematics and literacy learning challenges, the volume makes a meaningful contribution to our understanding of interventions that work to safeguard children’s well-being."--Georgia Hall, PhD, Senior Research Scientist, National Institute on Out-of-School Time; Associate Director, Wellesley Centers for Women -Table of Contents1. The Physical Activity and Learning Program and the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Initiative, Bryan A. McCullick and Phillip D. Tomporowski 2. Understanding After-School Programming for Elementary School Children, Paula J. Schwanenflugel 3. The Importance of Process Evaluation for After-School Programs, Katherine Wargo and Jennifer L. Gay 4. The Development of Physical Activity Games: Theory and Research Overview, Phillip D. Tomporowski and Bryan A. McCullick 5. The PAL Physical Activity Games Program in an Experimental After-School Setting, E. Nicole McCluney 6. The Challenges Struggling Learners Face in Mathematics, Martha M. Carr 7. The PAL Mathematics Enrichment Program and Challenges in the After-School Setting, Yi-Jung Lee 8. Reading Fluency Practice as Reading Enrichment in After-School Literacy Programming, Paula J. Schwanenflugel 9. Improving Informational Text Literacy: Using Social Studies Education Theory to Promote Social Studies Literacy After School, Justin T. Dooly 10. The PAL Reading Enrichment Program in an Experimental After-School Setting, Megan P. Brock and Paula J. Schwanenflugel Index

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Book SynopsisTranslating cutting-edge research into practical recommendations for assessment and instruction, this book has helped thousands of readers understand the key role of phonological awareness in the development of reading, writing, and spelling. It clearly shows how children's knowledge about the sound structure of spoken language contributes to literacy acquisition. Evidence-based strategies are described for enhancing all learners' phonological awareness and effectively supporting those who are struggling (ages 3â17). The book discusses ways to tailor instruction and intervention for a broad range of students, including English language learners (ELLs) and those with reading or language disorders. New to This Edition: *Incorporates over a decade of important advances in research, assessment, and instruction. *Chapter on ELLs, plus additional insights on ELLs woven throughout the book, including new case studies. *Chapter on spelling development. *SignificantlyTrade Review"Dr. Gillon’s contributions are amazing! If only all reading/literacy instructors, university professors of education, school administrators, and speech–language pathologists were to read, digest, and apply the insights in this book, I am certain that 'at-risk' children would become significantly better readers, and that the literacy skills of all children would be enhanced as well. This volume is loaded with evidence-based information, but it also is extremely readable."--Barbara Williams Hodson, PhD, Professor Emerita of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Wichita State University "Gillon addresses theoretical and practical aspects of the important role of phonological awareness in becoming literate, the basic right of every individual. The second edition presents up-to-date research on the development of phonological awareness as well as the practicalities of helping children learn to read and spell. This excellent volume fills a need for literacy researchers and practitioners and will be an exceptional resource for literacy courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. I will definitely use it in my classes."--R. Malatesha Joshi, PhD, Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture, Texas A&M University; Fellow, American Educational Research Association ?"What makes this book stand out is its attention to the importance of phonological awareness and other linguistic awareness skills to both reading and spelling. Strong content on assessment and intervention makes this a valuable resource for educators and specialists, such as speech–language pathologists, alike. It will be a welcome addition to courses on language development and/or disorders."--Kenn Apel, PhD, CCC-SLP, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of South Carolina "This excellent second edition provides clear and comprehensive answers to essential questions: How does phonological awareness develop and transfer across languages? Why is it so crucial in learning to read and spell? How can it be assessed in children of differing ages and cognitive and linguistic abilities? The volume reviews evidence-based instructional strategies and programs for supporting the development of phonological awareness in children with a wide range of literacy learning needs. It offers highly useful information for classroom teachers, intervention specialists, speech–language pathologists, educational psychologists, teacher educators, and educational policymakers."--William E. Tunmer, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology, Massey University, New Zealand -Table of Contents1. Phonological Awareness Defined 2. Theoretical Background 3. Phonological Awareness Development 4. Phonological Awareness Development in Speakers of Languages Other Than English, with Amir Sadeghi and John Everatt 5. The Importance of Phonological Processing Skills in Dyslexia, with John Everatt 6. Phonological Awareness Development in Children with Spoken Language Impairment, with Brigid McNeill 7. Phonological Awareness and Spelling Development, with Brigid McNeill 8. Phonological Awareness Assessment, with John Everatt and Amir Sadeghi 9. Phonological Awareness Intervention 10. Instructional Frameworks 11. Phonological Awareness in Children with Complex Communication Needs, with Sally Clendon 12. Concluding Remarks Appendix. English Phonemes References Index

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Book SynopsisThis trusted teacher resource and course text provides a comprehensive approach to assessing and building children's word knowledge (grades K-8). Kathy Ganske shows how carefully planned word study can improve students' reading and writing skills while fostering their appreciation of language. Complete instructions are provided for implementing the Developmental Spelling Analysis (DSA), an easy-to-use assessment tool, and for tailoring instruction to learners' strengths and weaknesses. Numerous word lists, student work samples, and Literature Links are included, along with 27 reproducible forms. The large-size format facilitates photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition: *Addresses the Common Core State Standards. *Incorporates additional activities and technology tips, plus updated research findings. *Chapter explaining the meaning of word study and its role in literacyTrade Review"Word Journeys is a revelation. It shows that word study and spelling are complex cognitive acts that require intentional instruction, student interaction, and talk. Once and for all, Ganske has ensured that no teacher will ever need to teach spelling the way so many of us were instructed as children, with a reliance on rote memorization at the expense of meaning. The rich materials in this book properly situate spelling and word study at the heart of meaningful language arts instruction."--Nancy Frey, PhD, Department of Educational Leadership, College of Education, San Diego State University "Ganske delves into the importance of meaningful experiences with words for expanding children's vocabulary and enhancing their understanding of the relationships between words. She shares practical ways to employ word study in the classroom and connect it to authentic reading and writing."--Angela Stewart, MEd, K-5 literacy staff developer, Richmond, Virginia "When it comes to good pedagogy about how to engage kids productively in the often unpredictable system of American spelling, there is nothing to match the combination of theoretical and practical 'centeredness' that I find in Word Journeys. I have been a fan of this work from the outset, and it has just gotten better with the second edition."--P. David Pearson, PhD, Evelyn Lois Corey Professor Emeritus of Instructional Science, Graduate School of Education, University of California, Berkeley "Word Journeys, Second Edition, helps teachers implement a high-quality, rigorous curriculum that embodies the kind of integrated teaching of spelling, vocabulary, word recognition, phonics, and phonemic awareness described in the Common Core State Standards. Ganske includes extensive insights into how to group students flexibly and differentiate instruction for diverse student needs. I have used and recommended this book extensively, with good reason--it is research based, comprehensive, and, most important, it works!"--Jeffery L. Williams, MEd, K-12 literacy coach and Reading Recovery teacher leader, Solon (Ohio) City Schools "This book incorporates the latest research on word knowledge into a conceptual framework for preservice and inservice teachers. Educators will find this book a useful, well-crafted tool--its organization is clear and easy to follow, and it is filled with information to guide the implementation of a word study program. Leading teachers through targeted planning and small-group instruction, Ganske takes the mystery out of how to teach words well."--Catherine A. Rosemary, PhD, Department of Education and Allied Studies, John Carroll University -Table of ContentsI. Understanding Word Study Contexts1. Word Study: Reading, Writing, and Language ConnectionsII. Understanding Children's Word Knowledge2. A Developmental Perspective3. Assessing Word Knowledge: The Developmental Spelling AnalysisIII. Fostering Children's Word Knowledge4. Planning Appropriate and Engaging Instruction5. Letter Name Word Study6. Within Word Pattern Word Study7. Syllable Juncture Word Study8. Derivational Constancy Word Study9. Questions and AnswersAppendix 1. Supplemental Word ListsAppendix 2. Reproducible Forms ResourcesGlossary

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Book SynopsisShowcasing cutting-edge findings on adolescent literacy teaching and learning, this unique handbook is grounded in the realities of students' daily lives. It highlights research methods and instructional approaches that capitalize on adolescents' interests, knowledge, and new literacies. Attention is given to how race, gender, language, and other dimensions of identity--along with curriculum and teaching methods--shape youths' literacy development and engagement. The volume explores innovative ways that educators are using a variety of multimodal texts, from textbooks to graphic novels and digital productions. It reviews a range of pedagogical approaches; key topics include collaborative inquiry, argumentation, close reading, and composition.Trade Review"This visionary text is the answer to an educator’s search for a comprehensive handbook on adolescent literacies. As a graduate text, the volume provides a solid foundation on adolescent identities, presents the variety of adolescent literacies, and discusses the use of multiple texts. Strengths include real-life examples, a strong research base supporting each topic, and insights that will provoke reflection and deep discussion."--Nancy Guth, PhD, Adjunct Instructor, College of Education, University of Mary Washington "Hinchman and Appleman have given us a visionary, field-defining volume that is unprecedented in its comprehensiveness and in its inclusion of new media literacies, multilingualism, pedagogy, and diverse critical perspectives. The book assembles preeminent scholars to provide expert commentary on the state of research and its applications to informed, engaged literacy classroom practice. This handbook is a jewel and a 'must have' for scholar-practitioners."--Ernest Morrell, PhD, Macy Professor of Education, Teachers College, Columbia University "Adolescent Literacies is incredibly timely. The range and depth of topics covered in the book will be invaluable to teachers looking to improve how they approach literacy instruction in the age of the Common Core standards. Graduate students will benefit from the comprehensive coverage of research. Of particular value is the inclusion of an entire section on the multiple texts of adolescent literacy and several chapters on digital media, given how little play these issues get in teacher training and graduate preparation."--Gina Biancarosa, EdD, Department of Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership, University of Oregon "I devoured this terrific book like a box of fine chocolates. I couldn't stop reading it, thanks to the motivating writing style of the editors and contributors and the remarkable, research-based instructional ideas they share. This volume should be required reading for all teachers in grades 5–12."--Diane Lapp, EdD, Distinguished Professor of Education, San Diego State University; Director of Learning, Health Sciences High and Middle College "I am grateful to Hinchman and Appleman for conceiving and bringing together this timely and significant work from leading researchers. Thought-provoking chapters--many of which challenge traditional approaches to adolescent literacy--present powerful arguments and provide new directions for instruction. I found I needed to read each chapter closely because the findings and ideas demanded reflection; many expanded my thinking about the contexts and possibilities for developing students’ literacies and gave me hope for the future. What a gift for educators!"--Donna Ogle, EdD, Co-Director, Reading Leadership Institute, National Louis University -Table of ContentsIntroduction: The State of Practice-Based Research in Adolescent Literacies, Kathleen A. Hinchman and Deborah A. Appleman I. Adolescent Literacies and Identities 1. Navigating Cultures and Identities to Learn Literacies for Life: Rethinking Adolescent Literacy Teaching in a Post-Core World, Elizabeth Birr Moje, Carolyn Giroux, and Nicholas Muehling 2. Youth, Popular Culture, and the Media: Examining Race, Class, Gender, Sexuality, and Social Histories, Marcelle M. Haddix, Antero Garcia, and Detra Price-Dennis 3. Adolescent Literacies beyond Heterosexual Hegemony, Mollie V. Blackburn and Ryan Schey 4. Beyond School: Examining the Out-of-School Literacies and Counternarratives of Adolescent Learners, Valerie Kinloch, Tanja Burkhard, and Carlotta Penn 5. Emergent Bilingual Youth in U.S. Secondary Schools, Danny C. Martinez and Ursula S. Aldana 6. What Research Says (and Doesn’t Say) about Literacy for Youth with Disabilities, Kelly Chandler-Olcott, Michelle Duffy, and Joanna Robertson 7. The Development of Literate Identities and Practices across a Decade: Families, Friends, and Schools, Catherine Compton-Lilly II. Locating Adolescent Literacies 8. Constructing Literacies in a Secondary English Language Arts Curriculum: Discourses, Histories, Ethics, Mary M. Juzwik, Jennifer VanDerHeide, Kati Macaluso, Amanda Smith, Natasha Perez, Samantha Caughlan, Michael Macaluso, and Cori McKenzie 9. Diverse Youth, New Teachers, and “Picturing” Literacy: Using Photovoice to “Partner” Our Way to Adolescents’ Perspectives on Literacy, Kristien Zenkov, Laurel Taylor, and Jim Harmon 10. The Power of Fostering Pleasure in Reading, Michael W. Smith, Jeffrey D. Wilhelm, and Sharon Fransen 11. Disciplinary Literacy: A Multidisciplinary Synthesis, David O’Brien and Lisa Ortmann 12. Misfits in School Literacy: Whom Are U.S. Schools Designed to Serve?, Peter Smagorinsky 13. Avoiding the Cheapest Room in the House: Dialoguing through Fear of Dialogical Practice, Bob Fecho, Steven J. Landry, and Jennifer J. Whitley III. Adolescent Literacies and Multiple Texts 14. Missing in Action: Learning from Texts in Subject-Matter Classrooms, Cynthia Greenleaf and Sheila Valencia 15. “No More Paperwork!”: Student Perspectives on Multimodal Composing in Response to Literature, Kelly K. Wissman 16. Let’s Translate!: Teaching Literacy Concepts with English Language Learners, Kelly Puzio, Christopher Keyes, and Robert Jiménez 17. Acquiring Processes for Responding to and Creating Multimodal Digital Productions, Richard Beach, Jill Castek, and John Scott 18. Adolescents Reading Graphic Novels and Comics: What We Know from Research, Stergios Botzakis, Rachelle Savitz, and David E. Low 19. Academic Language and Subject-Area Learning, Zhihui Fang 20. Young Adult Literature and Classroom-Based Research, Gay Ivey IV. Pedagogies of Adolescent Literacies 21. How Practice-Based Research Informs Adolescent English Language Learners’ Composing and Compositions, Jill Fitzgerald 22. Teaching and Learning Literary Argumentation in High School English Language Arts Classrooms, George E. Newell, David Bloome, and the Argumentative Writing Project 23. Adolescent Literacy and Collaborative Inquiry, Rob Simon and Amir Kalan 24. Scaffolding Adolescents' Reading of Challenging Text: In Search of Balance, Michael Graves 25. Teaching Writing to Adolescents: The Use of Evidence-Based Practices, Amy Gillespie Rouse and Steve Graham 26. A Close Reading of Close Reading: What Does the Research Tell Us about How to Promote the Thoughtful Interrogation of Text?, Amy Koehler Catterson and P. David Pearson Author Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisThis book provides innovative tools and strategies to support reading intervention for students in grades 3â8 who do not yet read with grade-level accuracy. Uniquely comprehensive, the Interactive Strategies Approach--Extended (ISA-X) has been shown to enhance intermediate and middle grade students' reading accuracy and comprehension as well as content vocabulary knowledge. Preservice and inservice teachers learn how to conduct assessments that help to identify instructional goals; monitor progress toward these goals; promote students' strategic thinking and motivation; and implement small-group instruction using thematic text sets on science and social studies topics. Numerous lesson examples and a thematic text set are included. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print reproducible materials from the book, as well as additional Web-only lesson templates and assessments, in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. See also Early Intervention foTrade Review"For too long, instruction for intermediate and middle grade struggling readers has been isolated from meaningful learning and engagement with text. No longer! These authors have given us just what we need--an approach that addresses word work, comprehension, motivation, and knowledge building from text, all within a problem-solving framework. A brilliant book by brilliant researchers and teachers! This is an essential resource for teachers, coaches, and teacher educators that adds conceptual depth and practical strategies to their instructional repertoires."--Sheila W. Valencia, PhD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Washington, Seattle "This book is just fantastic. In fact, it should be required reading for any teacher providing literacy instruction for students in grades 3–8. So often, reading intervention teachers are given prepackaged programs designed to help struggling students. This book goes beyond a script to provide a framework for understanding the different aspects of literacy acquisition and the methodology to address each aspect in an integrated fashion. Just as we expect our students to become independent readers, this book prepares the interventionist to be an independent teacher--one who understands the complex process of reading and who can respond to each student's needs using a comprehensive yet individually tailored approach."--Christine Guarnieri, MS, academic intervention services teacher, Cohoes City School District, New York "This needed volume fills a gap in the professional development of elementary and middle school reading and language arts teachers. Problems with breaking apart and reading individual words are often the culprit in comprehension difficulties. Unfortunately, by fourth grade and beyond, teachers rarely focus on decoding strategies and growth in sight words. Easy to use and evidence based, the ISA-X addresses deficits in word reading while also stressing comprehension of new vocabulary and strategies for understanding text. The tools in this book and its companion website will empower teachers to teach responsively as their students’ skills grow."--Rollanda E. O’Connor, PhD, Professor and Eady/Hendrick Chair in Learning Disabilities, University of California, Riverside "As a professional who has worked for many years with teachers and administrators to improve reading instruction and performance, I have been asked repeatedly about how best to meet the needs of intermediate and middle school students who continue to struggle with word recognition. This book provides the most comprehensive response to this question to date. The ISA-X is a research-tested approach focused on responsive and targeted instruction as a means of developing independent, strategic, and motivated readers. Detailed descriptions of all aspects of the approach facilitate successful implementation. The ISA-X is truly a significant contribution to the field."--Karen K. Wixson, PhD, Dean and Professor Emerita, School of Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and School of Education, University of Michigan "An important contribution for all practitioners and researchers concerned with supporting older children with reading difficulties. The authors have varied and extensive experiences in providing professional development for teachers as well as interventions for children. They do not skirt the knotty problem of what to do about inadequate decoding skills when children need to read challenging texts to build knowledge and engagement with the world. Step by step, the book describes procedures for building both word-level and text-level proficiencies."--Anne McGill-Franzen, PhD, Professor and Director, Reading Center, University of Tennessee Knoxville -Table of Contents I. The Foundations of a Comprehensive Approach 1. Introduction 2. Responsive Instruction for Student Independence 3. Motivation II. Word Learning 4. Conceptualizing Word Learning 5. Word Identification Strategies 6. Observing and Teaching Strategies and Interactive Strategy Use 7. High-Frequency Words 8. Foundations for Decoding Elements Instruction 9. Observing and Teaching Use of Decoding Elements III. Meaning Construction 10. Comprehension 11. Knowledge Development 12. Vocabulary and Language 13. Fluency and Comprehension 14. Reading, Discussion, and Written Response 15. Promoting Comprehension-Fostering Processes 16. Sample Thematic Text Set Glossary of Terms Used in This Book References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book provides innovative tools and strategies to support reading intervention for students in grades 3â8 who do not yet read with grade-level accuracy. Uniquely comprehensive, the Interactive Strategies Approach--Extended (ISA-X) has been shown to enhance intermediate and middle grade students' reading accuracy and comprehension as well as content vocabulary knowledge. Preservice and inservice teachers learn how to conduct assessments that help to identify instructional goals; monitor progress toward these goals; promote students' strategic thinking and motivation; and implement small-group instruction using thematic text sets on science and social studies topics. Numerous lesson examples and a thematic text set are included. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print reproducible materials from the book, as well as additional Web-only lesson templates and assessments, in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. See also Early Intervention foTrade Review"For too long, instruction for intermediate and middle grade struggling readers has been isolated from meaningful learning and engagement with text. No longer! These authors have given us just what we need--an approach that addresses word work, comprehension, motivation, and knowledge building from text, all within a problem-solving framework. A brilliant book by brilliant researchers and teachers! This is an essential resource for teachers, coaches, and teacher educators that adds conceptual depth and practical strategies to their instructional repertoires."--Sheila W. Valencia, PhD, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Washington, Seattle "This book is just fantastic. In fact, it should be required reading for any teacher providing literacy instruction for students in grades 3–8. So often, reading intervention teachers are given prepackaged programs designed to help struggling students. This book goes beyond a script to provide a framework for understanding the different aspects of literacy acquisition and the methodology to address each aspect in an integrated fashion. Just as we expect our students to become independent readers, this book prepares the interventionist to be an independent teacher--one who understands the complex process of reading and who can respond to each student's needs using a comprehensive yet individually tailored approach."--Christine Guarnieri, MS, academic intervention services teacher, Cohoes City School District, New York "This needed volume fills a gap in the professional development of elementary and middle school reading and language arts teachers. Problems with breaking apart and reading individual words are often the culprit in comprehension difficulties. Unfortunately, by fourth grade and beyond, teachers rarely focus on decoding strategies and growth in sight words. Easy to use and evidence based, the ISA-X addresses deficits in word reading while also stressing comprehension of new vocabulary and strategies for understanding text. The tools in this book and its companion website will empower teachers to teach responsively as their students’ skills grow."--Rollanda E. O’Connor, PhD, Professor and Eady/Hendrick Chair in Learning Disabilities, University of California, Riverside "As a professional who has worked for many years with teachers and administrators to improve reading instruction and performance, I have been asked repeatedly about how best to meet the needs of intermediate and middle school students who continue to struggle with word recognition. This book provides the most comprehensive response to this question to date. The ISA-X is a research-tested approach focused on responsive and targeted instruction as a means of developing independent, strategic, and motivated readers. Detailed descriptions of all aspects of the approach facilitate successful implementation. The ISA-X is truly a significant contribution to the field."--Karen K. Wixson, PhD, Dean and Professor Emerita, School of Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and School of Education, University of Michigan "An important contribution for all practitioners and researchers concerned with supporting older children with reading difficulties. The authors have varied and extensive experiences in providing professional development for teachers as well as interventions for children. They do not skirt the knotty problem of what to do about inadequate decoding skills when children need to read challenging texts to build knowledge and engagement with the world. Step by step, the book describes procedures for building both word-level and text-level proficiencies."--Anne McGill-Franzen, PhD, Professor and Director, Reading Center, University of Tennessee Knoxville -Table of Contents I. The Foundations of a Comprehensive Approach 1. Introduction 2. Responsive Instruction for Student Independence 3. Motivation II. Word Learning 4. Conceptualizing Word Learning 5. Word Identification Strategies 6. Observing and Teaching Strategies and Interactive Strategy Use 7. High-Frequency Words 8. Foundations for Decoding Elements Instruction 9. Observing and Teaching Use of Decoding Elements III. Meaning Construction 10. Comprehension 11. Knowledge Development 12. Vocabulary and Language 13. Fluency and Comprehension 14. Reading, Discussion, and Written Response 15. Promoting Comprehension-Fostering Processes 16. Sample Thematic Text Set Glossary of Terms Used in This Book References Index

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Book SynopsisThis timely resource provides a framework for teaching students how to think qualitatively and become more critical and reflexive researchers. Presented are a wealth of pedagogical tools that instructors across the disciplines can tailor to their own needs, including thought-provoking discussion questions, group work exercises, and field activities. The authors discuss issues and choices in course design, including approaches to assessment and grading, and share sample syllabi for both online and face-to-face course formats. Exploring the complexities and debates that surround teaching qualitative research, the book argues for a holistic model of preparing novice researchers. It demonstrates effective ways to engage students in the qualitative inquiry process from start to finish--from understanding positionality and crafting a research problem to writing up findings for different audiences.Trade Review"The book encourages instructors to teach qualitative research in a way that engages students and socializes them to be critical and reflexive researchers. It is rich in field activities and discussion topics that will undoubtedly be used by novice and seasoned instructors alike. Each activity is sufficiently described and structured so that students will not flounder. Beyond advancing qualitative thinking in all of its dimensions, these activities will also help to build a classroom peer culture built on trust."--Robin L. Jarrett, PhD, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign "Invaluable for those new to teaching qualitative research, as well as veteran faculty who are reflective practitioners who care about deeper learning for their students. I will absolutely recommend this book to instructors planning their qualitative research courses."--Wendy G. Troxel, EdD, Director, NACADA Center for Research, Kansas State University "An excellent resource for instructors at all levels. The book is chock-full of examples and experiential exercises designed to promote the development of essential skills at every stage of the research process, from development of the research question to publishing the findings. This thorough and thoughtful treatment of how to encourage burgeoning researchers to think qualitatively is sure to become a classic."--Renée Spencer, EdD, LICSW, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Boston University School of Social Work "I love the exercises and activities, and believe they will enhance students’ understandings of qualitative research. They will be very useful for my class."--Dorian L. McCoy, PhD, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville -Swaminathan and Mulvihill have written [this] book in an accessible way, which is most helpful, while giving nods to the deep and complicated theories that form the bedrock of qualitative methodology….The authors begin their discussion in a consideration of the kinds of approaches that a teacher can take. This section was one of the most valuable findings in the book because it highlights a notion that some may take for granted--our assumptions and epistemologies surface in our classroom processing and dialogues….[This] book is the kind of resource I would expect to see in an instructor's office, but this is also a text that can be considered for upper-level doctoral work with students who wish to become teachers themselves. Step-by-step workshops are included so that teachers can begin to help students practice a variety of methods--while the possibility exists that students can read the book and follow the steps as well. In this way, the book can act as a kind of teacher's manual, but has wider uses….What Teaching Qualitative Research offers most readily and readably is a pedagogical approach that is absent from other volumes. By taking this track, Swaminathan and Mulvihill have begun to fill the need for texts that can enhance doing and learning qualitative approaches within the boundaries of a classroom.--The Qualitative Report, 12/2/2019Table of Contents□□1□.□ □W□h□a□t□ □D□o□e□s□ □I□t□ □M□e□a□n□ □t□o□ □T□e□a□c□h□ □Q□u□a□l□i□t□a□t□i□v□e□ □R□e□s□e□a□r□c□h□?□□ □-□ □W□h□y□ □I□s□ □I□t□ □I□m□p□e□r□a□t□i□v□e□ □T□h□a□t□ □W□e□ □B□u□i□l□d□ □a□ □P□e□d□a□g□o□g□i□c□a□l□ □C□u□l□t□u□r□e□ □A□r□o□u□n□d□ □P□r□e□p□a□r□i□n□g□ □t□h□e□ □N□e□x□t□ □G□e□n□e□r□a□t□i□o□n□ □o□f□ □Q□u□a□l□i□t□a□t□i□v□e□ □R□e□s□e□a□r□c□h□e□r□s□?□□ □-□ □W□h□a□t□ □D□o□e□s□ □I□t□ □M□e□a□n□ □t□o□ □&□l□d□q□u□o□;□T□e□a□c□h□&□r□d□q□u□o□;□ □Q□u□a□l□i□t□a□t□i□v□e□ □R□e□s□e□a□r□c□h□?□□ □-□ □I□n□t□r□o□d□u□c□t□i□o□n□ □t□o□ □t□h□e□ □D□e□b□a□t□e□s□,□ □D□i□s□c□o□u□r□s□e□s□,□ □a□n□d□ □C□o□m□p□l□e□x□i□t□i□e□s□ □I□n□h□e□r□e□n□t□ □i□n□ □T□e□a□c□h□i□n□g□ □R□e□s□e□a□r□c□h□□ □-□ □D□i□f□f□e□r□e□n□t□ □F□i□e□l□d□s□ □a□n□d□ □t□h□e□ □I□s□s□u□e□s□ □i□n□ □C□o□m□m□o□n□ □f□o□r□ 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Book SynopsisThis timely resource provides a framework for teaching students how to think qualitatively and become more critical and reflexive researchers. Presented are a wealth of pedagogical tools that instructors across the disciplines can tailor to their own needs, including thought-provoking discussion questions, group work exercises, and field activities. The authors discuss issues and choices in course design, including approaches to assessment and grading, and share sample syllabi for both online and face-to-face course formats. Exploring the complexities and debates that surround teaching qualitative research, the book argues for a holistic model of preparing novice researchers. It demonstrates effective ways to engage students in the qualitative inquiry process from start to finish--from understanding positionality and crafting a research problem to writing up findings for different audiences.Trade Review"The book encourages instructors to teach qualitative research in a way that engages students and socializes them to be critical and reflexive researchers. It is rich in field activities and discussion topics that will undoubtedly be used by novice and seasoned instructors alike. Each activity is sufficiently described and structured so that students will not flounder. Beyond advancing qualitative thinking in all of its dimensions, these activities will also help to build a classroom peer culture built on trust."--Robin L. Jarrett, PhD, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign "Invaluable for those new to teaching qualitative research, as well as veteran faculty who are reflective practitioners who care about deeper learning for their students. I will absolutely recommend this book to instructors planning their qualitative research courses."--Wendy G. Troxel, EdD, Director, NACADA Center for Research, Kansas State University "An excellent resource for instructors at all levels. The book is chock-full of examples and experiential exercises designed to promote the development of essential skills at every stage of the research process, from development of the research question to publishing the findings. This thorough and thoughtful treatment of how to encourage burgeoning researchers to think qualitatively is sure to become a classic."--Renée Spencer, EdD, LICSW, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Boston University School of Social Work "I love the exercises and activities, and believe they will enhance students’ understandings of qualitative research. They will be very useful for my class."--Dorian L. McCoy, PhD, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville -Swaminathan and Mulvihill have written [this] book in an accessible way, which is most helpful, while giving nods to the deep and complicated theories that form the bedrock of qualitative methodology….The authors begin their discussion in a consideration of the kinds of approaches that a teacher can take. This section was one of the most valuable findings in the book because it highlights a notion that some may take for granted--our assumptions and epistemologies surface in our classroom processing and dialogues….[This] book is the kind of resource I would expect to see in an instructor's office, but this is also a text that can be considered for upper-level doctoral work with students who wish to become teachers themselves. Step-by-step workshops are included so that teachers can begin to help students practice a variety of methods--while the possibility exists that students can read the book and follow the steps as well. In this way, the book can act as a kind of teacher's manual, but has wider uses….What Teaching Qualitative Research offers most readily and readably is a pedagogical approach that is absent from other volumes. By taking this track, Swaminathan and Mulvihill have begun to fill the need for texts that can enhance doing and learning qualitative approaches within the boundaries of a classroom.--The Qualitative Report, 12/2/2019Table of Contents□□1□.□ □W□h□a□t□ □D□o□e□s□ □I□t□ □M□e□a□n□ □t□o□ □T□e□a□c□h□ □Q□u□a□l□i□t□a□t□i□v□e□ □R□e□s□e□a□r□c□h□?□□ □-□ □W□h□y□ □I□s□ □I□t□ □I□m□p□e□r□a□t□i□v□e□ □T□h□a□t□ □W□e□ □B□u□i□l□d□ □a□ □P□e□d□a□g□o□g□i□c□a□l□ □C□u□l□t□u□r□e□ □A□r□o□u□n□d□ □P□r□e□p□a□r□i□n□g□ □t□h□e□ □N□e□x□t□ □G□e□n□e□r□a□t□i□o□n□ □o□f□ □Q□u□a□l□i□t□a□t□i□v□e□ □R□e□s□e□a□r□c□h□e□r□s□?□□ □-□ □W□h□a□t□ □D□o□e□s□ □I□t□ □M□e□a□n□ □t□o□ □&□l□d□q□u□o□;□T□e□a□c□h□&□r□d□q□u□o□;□ □Q□u□a□l□i□t□a□t□i□v□e□ □R□e□s□e□a□r□c□h□?□□ □-□ □I□n□t□r□o□d□u□c□t□i□o□n□ □t□o□ □t□h□e□ □D□e□b□a□t□e□s□,□ □D□i□s□c□o□u□r□s□e□s□,□ □a□n□d□ □C□o□m□p□l□e□x□i□t□i□e□s□ □I□n□h□e□r□e□n□t□ □i□n□ □T□e□a□c□h□i□n□g□ □R□e□s□e□a□r□c□h□□ □-□ □D□i□f□f□e□r□e□n□t□ □F□i□e□l□d□s□ □a□n□d□ □t□h□e□ □I□s□s□u□e□s□ □i□n□ □C□o□m□m□o□n□ □f□o□r□ 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Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials.Trade Review"Clinicians and teachers are on the lookout for time-tested approaches to introducing mindful awareness practices to children and teens. Drawing on their many years of experience, Semple and Willard address this critical need magnificently. This is the first book to provide a research-based, developmentally appropriate mindfulness program to support recovery, build resilience, and cultivate flourishing in a range of clinical and educational settings. The pathways apply aspects of mindfulness to specific issues, and include instructions for adapting the activities for various contexts and ages."--Patricia A. Jennings, PhD, School of Education and Human Development, University of Virginia "I love this book and will recommend it to every one of the 3,200 schools we work with! This is the definitive guide for every teacher and mental health professional who works with kids. If you are already bringing mindfulness practices to your school or clinic, this book will help you build momentum, engage parents and caregivers, and sustain the positive impact over time. If you are new to mindfulness, this book provides a step-by-step approach for how to introduce the concept to administrators and families and inspire students to join in the practices. Teaching mindfulness is a clear countermeasure to the increasing rates of mental health disorders, stress, and trauma among children and adolescents. This book provides a compelling rationale for educators, mental health professionals, parents, and students to embed mindfulness practices into their daily routines."--Laura S. Bakosh, PhD, cofounder, Inner Explorer mindfulness program for PreK-12 classrooms "Instead of a cookie-cutter approach, Semple and Willard give users a tremendous amount of flexibility to design programs for particular groups of children and teens. The authors smartly provide pathways that address different clinical problems (for example, ADHD, depression) with targeted mindfulness practices. Teachers and therapists alike will find the 'Challenges and Tips,' 'Cautions and Contraindications,' and 'Suggested Practice Activities' extremely helpful. This outstanding book is a valuable tool."--Jason Thomas, MS, licensed educational psychologist and mindfulness facilitator, Los Angeles, California "The format of this book is very practical and easy to navigate. I especially like how the authors make the concepts relatable for children and teens. This book is a powerful tool in helping children of all ages develop the confidence to utilize mindfulness skills. I can see myself incorporating these ideas in my sessions with children who struggle with tolerating the distressing and uncomfortable feelings that accompany anxiety. This book will be a benefit for my practice!"--Donna DeFazio, LCSW, PsyD, private practice, Pasadena, California "A 'must-have' resource for any professional who wants to share the adventure of mindfulness with children. Semple and Willard have developed a comprehensive, step-by-step manual. They provide detailed descriptions of engaging mindfulness exercises and activities, starting with the most basic attending skills and culminating in ways to integrate mindfulness into daily life. With an emphasis on safety, Semple and Willard describe adaptations for diverse populations, complete with recommendations regarding possible contraindications and complications."--Roger S. Nolan, MA, LMFT, mindfulness-based psychotherapist, South Pasadena, California "Comprehensive but accessible, this is the book that clinicians and educators interested in sharing mindfulness strategies with youth will reach for again and again. Whether you are looking to create a curriculum from scratch or just want to supplement the practices you already use, there is something in this book for everyone. The foundational information is here, as are thoughtfully designed pathways for addressing specific issues that students may face. The suggested scripts for introducing activities feel natural and easy to implement. This book is now my first choice for giving educators the tools to teach mindfulness to their students."--Kristin McKeown, MEd, mindfulness educator and founder, Teaching Balance-This…is a particularly helpful book in that it provides a clearly delineated scope and sequence of activities, providing almost 60 separate mindfulness exercises and divides these exercises into those targeting frequently encountered pathologies namely, anxiety, depression, attentional issues, impulsivity, trauma, neglect, and abuse. This text can be used in any graduate program where mindfulness skills are part of the curriculum. It has a broad focus and can be valuable for practicing clinicians as well as others, be they nurses, social workers, counselors, educators, or psychologists where brief interventions are often needed.--Child and Family Behavior Therapy, 09/13/2020ƒƒFlexibility and structure somehow perfectly coexist within this manual. Another strength is that each activity includes a review of vocabulary with examples for younger and older students. The students learn how to identify judgements, descriptions, emotions, thoughts, and feelings. The focus on the language used is very important in helping students bring awareness and greater processing of their experiences. Mindfulness Matters activities also reference the relationship between mindfulness and everyday life….Overall, Mindfulness Matters offers a broad array of activities to ensure that mindfulness is presented to students in interesting and applicable ways….The content within this curriculum would allow for many possibilities as to how to structure whole class as well as small group sequences for a variety of younger and older students with various needs.--NASP Communiqué, 05/01/2021Table of Contents I. Introduction to the Mindfulness Matters Program for Children and Adolescents II. Mindfulness Activities Group 1. Introductory and Core Activities Group 2. Mindfulness of the Breath Activities Group 3. Mindfulness of the Body Activities Group 4. Mindful Awareness Activities Group5. Sensory-Based Mindfulness Activities Group 6. Mindfulness of Thoughts Group 7. Mindfulness of Emotions Group 8. Concluding Activities III. Pathways to Mindfulness Pathway through Stress and Anxiety Pathway through Depression Pathway through Attention Problems Pathway through Problems of Emotion Regulation and Impulse Control Pathway through Trauma, Abuse, and Neglect IV. Research Support for Mindfulness with Kids References Index

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Book SynopsisThis widely used teacher resource and course text--now significantly revised with 75% new content--provides a flexible approach to fostering high-level understanding of a wide variety of informational sources in grades 3â8. Through the lens of a new three-phase lesson plan, the author explains how to teach students to think critically about sources, monitor for meaning, identify main ideas, explain key details, and make sense of unfamiliar vocabulary. Now in a convenient large-size format, the second edition is packed with practical features, including a detailed study guide and links to recommended online videos. The companion website allows readers to download and print a reproducible lesson planning template and quick-reference tools, as well as additional resources referenced in the book. Prior edition title: Close Reading of Informational Texts. New to This Edition *Substantially revised and updated to reflect the ongoing development of the author's approach;Trade Review"What an awesome book for teachers and reading specialists! Teachers often struggle with how to teach students to actively read, interact with, and synthesize multiple informational sources. I love the three-phase plan for learning in the second edition, as well as the suggestions for follow-up instruction. Teachers can use the Stages of Development rubric to determine where their students are on the continuum and how to move students further along. This is an essential tool for my teaching--it is filled with great resources, anchor charts, student work, and student-friendly explanations for the strategies taught."--Beth Herrig, MA, reading specialist, Indian Prairie School District #204, Aurora, Illinois "Like the prior edition, the second edition demonstrates Cummins's ongoing research and her passion for working with teachers and students. Her firm belief in explicit instruction and the gradual release of responsibility is evident in her clear and concise lesson plans. Dr. Cummins's goal is to develop strategic readers, viewers, and listeners. This is accomplished by her three-phase plan for learning and matching template for lesson planning. This text is an excellent resource for professional learning communities and grade meetings for inservice teachers, as well as literacy classes for preservice teachers."--Harriet Y. Pitts, EdD, Department of Teaching and Learning (Emeritus), New York University "In today's multi-informational world, students are challenged with a wide variety of sources that they must learn to read and understand beyond a superficial level. Cummins's second edition builds on the first by providing an expanded instructional roadmap, replete with close reading strategies for a variety of learning contexts. Each chapter has the feel of a workshop as Cummins guides teachers through a rich three-phase plan for learning with informational sources."--Richard T. Vacca, PhD, College of Education (Emeritus), Kent State University -Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Strategic Close Reading of Informational Sources 2. A Repertoire of Strategies Needed for Close Reading 3. An Assessment-Driven, Three-Phase Plan for Learning 4. Selecting Sources 5. Introducing Sources and Teaching Students to Make Informed Predictions 6. Synthesis and Identifying Main Ideas 7. Monitoring for Meaning 8. Identifying and Explaining Key Details 9. Learning from a Source’s Visual Images and Other Features 10. Using Context Clues to Make Sense of Unfamiliar Vocabulary 11. Synthesis of Information from Multiple Sources Appendix A. Lessons for Phase 2--Meet the Strategies Appendix B. Study Guide

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Book SynopsisDemonstrating the benefits of mindfulness for both educators and students in PreK-12, this book presents flexible models for implementing and sustaining schoolwide initiatives. Compelling case studies show how mindfulness practices can enhance students' academic and socialâemotional functioning as well as teacher effectiveness. Chapters review the evidence base for available programs, reflect on lessons learned in real schools, and provide guidance for planning and decision making. The roles of school leaders, teachers, counselors, and parents in creating a more supportive and compassionate school climate are discussed. Also described are innovative approaches to professional development and preservice teacher training.Trade Review"A powerful compendium of wisdom, strategies, and practical approaches to bringing resilience and well-being into the culture and curriculum of contemporary schools. Chapter by chapter, the contributors to this fabulous book draw from their own direct pedagogical experience to share insights into how to transform the emotional and social intelligence of both teachers and students. Accessible and research supported, this book is a wonderful contribution for us all!”--Daniel J. Siegel, MD, Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine; Executive Director, Mindsight Institute; author of Aware "In my more than 20 years in school leadership, I have never run across a book with so much information on school transformation through the lens of mindfulness. This book is chock-full of research, case studies, and strategies. It is a guidepost that I will return to again and again."--Lana Penley, MEd, Principal, Marysville School, Portland, Oregon "This book provides a compelling rationale for igniting and sustaining educational transformation through the integration of mindfulness- and compassion-based practices in schools. The exceptional contributors include well-established pioneers in the field alongside emerging scholars. Groundbreaking research is coupled with engaging case studies and practical strategies. A 'must read' for preservice and inservice teachers, school administrators, and teacher educators."--Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl, PhD, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education, University of British Columbia, Canada "This is a jewel of a collection of practical, research-based tools for designing mindfulness-based programs for students as well as school staff. Evidence-based programs for a diversity of learners are presented by experts in the field. While acknowledging that mindfulness and compassion practices are not a panacea, the book shows how these programs can indeed make a significant contribution to meaningful school reform, shifting us toward a much-needed holistic educational approach."--Rebecca Alber, EdD, Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, University of California, Los Angeles “A unique and welcome addition to the school-based mindfulness literature. This book will help close the gap between the intention to bring mindfulness into schools and the practice of creating this change. It is required reading for anyone who hopes to incorporate mindfulness into 21st-century educational systems.”--Joshua C. Felver, PhD, ABPP, School Psychology Program, Department of Psychology, Syracuse University -The Mindful School presents us with an abundance of information on school transformation that is both refreshing and hopeful….Transforming school culture through mindfulness and compassion will not happen overnight. This book provides a wonderful basis for you to review the evidence and reflect upon case studies that demonstrate the benefits of mindfulness for educators, parents, and students preK–12.--NASP Communiqué, 10/01/2020ƒƒAn excellent resource for teachers, parents, administrators, policymakers, and any stakeholder invested in education….This book marries current, evidence-based content and models with highly practical information and case studies that render this compendium useful for a variety of professionals and laypeople. The description of the various roles that different professions (e.g., school counselors) may hold while integrating mindfulness into school systems provides a compelling vision for a school environment characterized by compassion, support, and mindfulness. The book is filled with strategies, wisdom, and knowledge to allow individuals to apply the models and programs that are desperately needed in today's schools. Here, school-based professionals will benefit from the decades of research and clinical experience from leading scholars and professionals in the field. Further, readers will emerge with a comprehensive understanding of the proposed transformation while receiving concrete information about the next steps he or she can take regardless of their role within the school system. This authentic collection of chapters from leading educational mindfulness scholars should be considered required reading for any school-based personnel seeking to implement mindfulness-based practices effectively into the contemporary school system.--Mindfulness, 10/05/2020Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going?: Preparing Our Students for an Uncertain Future, Patricia A. Jennings, Anthony A. DeMauro, & Polina P. Mischenko 2. A Selective Review of Mindfulness Training Programs for Children and Adolescents in School Settings, Rebecca N. Baelen, Michael V. Esposito, & Brian M. Galla II. Examining Roles and Responsibilities for School Transformation 3. Turn and Listen: Strengthening Compassion and Leadership in the Adult Community in Schools, Pamela Seigle, Chip Wood, & Lisa Sankowski 4. Modeling Mindfulness: Principal Leadership and Development for Personal and Organizational Growth, Eleanor Drago-Severson & Jessica Blum-DeStefano 5. Embodied Teacher Mindfulness in the Classroom: The Calm, Clear, Kind Framework, Cynthia Taylor, Patricia A. Jennings, Alexis Harris, Deborah L. Schussler, & Robert W. Roeser 6. Cultivating Passion for Practicing and Teaching Mindfulness: A Multiple-Case Study of Compassionate School Project Teachers, Polina P. Mischenko & Patricia A. Jennings 7. The School Counselor: Change Agent and Collaborator for Holistic Student Well-Being, Rebecca L. Tadlock-Marlo & Meghan Damler 8. Creating Mindful and Compassionate Schools: Including Parents as Partners, J. Douglas Coatsworth, Melissa Ward George, & Aimee Kleisner Walker III. Looking to the Future 9. Finding Peace in Chaos: Mindfully Prepared Public School Teachers, Richard C. Brown & Elizabeth Grassi 10. Being in School Transformation: Toward Equity and Social Justice, Velma L. Cobb Index

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Book SynopsisDemonstrating the benefits of mindfulness for both educators and students in PreK-12, this book presents flexible models for implementing and sustaining schoolwide initiatives. Compelling case studies show how mindfulness practices can enhance students' academic and socialâemotional functioning as well as teacher effectiveness. Chapters review the evidence base for available programs, reflect on lessons learned in real schools, and provide guidance for planning and decision making. The roles of school leaders, teachers, counselors, and parents in creating a more supportive and compassionate school climate are discussed. Also described are innovative approaches to professional development and preservice teacher training.Trade Review"A powerful compendium of wisdom, strategies, and practical approaches to bringing resilience and well-being into the culture and curriculum of contemporary schools. Chapter by chapter, the contributors to this fabulous book draw from their own direct pedagogical experience to share insights into how to transform the emotional and social intelligence of both teachers and students. Accessible and research supported, this book is a wonderful contribution for us all!”--Daniel J. Siegel, MD, Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine; Executive Director, Mindsight Institute; author of Aware "In my more than 20 years in school leadership, I have never run across a book with so much information on school transformation through the lens of mindfulness. This book is chock-full of research, case studies, and strategies. It is a guidepost that I will return to again and again."--Lana Penley, MEd, Principal, Marysville School, Portland, Oregon "This book provides a compelling rationale for igniting and sustaining educational transformation through the integration of mindfulness- and compassion-based practices in schools. The exceptional contributors include well-established pioneers in the field alongside emerging scholars. Groundbreaking research is coupled with engaging case studies and practical strategies. A 'must read' for preservice and inservice teachers, school administrators, and teacher educators."--Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl, PhD, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education, University of British Columbia, Canada "This is a jewel of a collection of practical, research-based tools for designing mindfulness-based programs for students as well as school staff. Evidence-based programs for a diversity of learners are presented by experts in the field. While acknowledging that mindfulness and compassion practices are not a panacea, the book shows how these programs can indeed make a significant contribution to meaningful school reform, shifting us toward a much-needed holistic educational approach."--Rebecca Alber, EdD, Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, University of California, Los Angeles “A unique and welcome addition to the school-based mindfulness literature. This book will help close the gap between the intention to bring mindfulness into schools and the practice of creating this change. It is required reading for anyone who hopes to incorporate mindfulness into 21st-century educational systems.”--Joshua C. Felver, PhD, ABPP, School Psychology Program, Department of Psychology, Syracuse University -The Mindful School presents us with an abundance of information on school transformation that is both refreshing and hopeful….Transforming school culture through mindfulness and compassion will not happen overnight. This book provides a wonderful basis for you to review the evidence and reflect upon case studies that demonstrate the benefits of mindfulness for educators, parents, and students preK–12.--NASP Communiqué, 10/01/2020ƒƒAn excellent resource for teachers, parents, administrators, policymakers, and any stakeholder invested in education….This book marries current, evidence-based content and models with highly practical information and case studies that render this compendium useful for a variety of professionals and laypeople. The description of the various roles that different professions (e.g., school counselors) may hold while integrating mindfulness into school systems provides a compelling vision for a school environment characterized by compassion, support, and mindfulness. The book is filled with strategies, wisdom, and knowledge to allow individuals to apply the models and programs that are desperately needed in today's schools. Here, school-based professionals will benefit from the decades of research and clinical experience from leading scholars and professionals in the field. Further, readers will emerge with a comprehensive understanding of the proposed transformation while receiving concrete information about the next steps he or she can take regardless of their role within the school system. This authentic collection of chapters from leading educational mindfulness scholars should be considered required reading for any school-based personnel seeking to implement mindfulness-based practices effectively into the contemporary school system.--Mindfulness, 10/05/2020Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going?: Preparing Our Students for an Uncertain Future, Patricia A. Jennings, Anthony A. DeMauro, & Polina P. Mischenko 2. A Selective Review of Mindfulness Training Programs for Children and Adolescents in School Settings, Rebecca N. Baelen, Michael V. Esposito, & Brian M. Galla II. Examining Roles and Responsibilities for School Transformation 3. Turn and Listen: Strengthening Compassion and Leadership in the Adult Community in Schools, Pamela Seigle, Chip Wood, & Lisa Sankowski 4. Modeling Mindfulness: Principal Leadership and Development for Personal and Organizational Growth, Eleanor Drago-Severson & Jessica Blum-DeStefano 5. Embodied Teacher Mindfulness in the Classroom: The Calm, Clear, Kind Framework, Cynthia Taylor, Patricia A. Jennings, Alexis Harris, Deborah L. Schussler, & Robert W. Roeser 6. Cultivating Passion for Practicing and Teaching Mindfulness: A Multiple-Case Study of Compassionate School Project Teachers, Polina P. Mischenko & Patricia A. Jennings 7. The School Counselor: Change Agent and Collaborator for Holistic Student Well-Being, Rebecca L. Tadlock-Marlo & Meghan Damler 8. Creating Mindful and Compassionate Schools: Including Parents as Partners, J. Douglas Coatsworth, Melissa Ward George, & Aimee Kleisner Walker III. Looking to the Future 9. Finding Peace in Chaos: Mindfully Prepared Public School Teachers, Richard C. Brown & Elizabeth Grassi 10. Being in School Transformation: Toward Equity and Social Justice, Velma L. Cobb Index

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Book SynopsisPacked with easy-to-use tools and resources, this book presents intensive intervention strategies for K5 students with severe and persistent reading difficulties. Filling a key need, the authors describe specific ways to further intensify instruction when students continue to struggle.Trade Review"Despite the growing emphasis on multi-tiered systems of support, implementation of research-based practices is still very inconsistent in schools. This accessible, much-needed book clearly explains best practices in intensive reading intervention. Activities that bring results are described and their extensive research base is summarized. The book's unique features include instructions for intensifying each lesson or activity; guidance on using quick, curriculum-based assessments for weekly progress monitoring; and multicomponent lesson frameworks. I highly recommend this resource for teachers-in-training and practicing educators who work with students with severe reading difficulties."--Louisa C. Moats, EdD, codeveloper, LETRS professional development program; former officer, International Dyslexia Association "Intensive intervention may be the best approach we have for closing the reading achievement gap and ensuring that all students get the opportunity to become successful readers. This indispensable guide will be a go-to resource for educators looking for practical, research-based strategies, lessons, and routines for implementing intensive interventions."--Michael D. Coyne, PhD, Special Education Program, University of Connecticut “This is the book all elementary schools need to implement truly responsive and effective reading intervention. All the essential content that needs to be taught is carefully laid out in each chapter. The embedded case studies with instructional plans are very useful. The chapter on multicomponent intervention is unique and valuable--its focus on integrating behavior supports to maximize student learning and motivation is exactly what has been shown to work. This book's utility is not surprising, considering the authors were all teachers prior to becoming leading reading researchers. It really bridges the research-to-practice gap!"--Beth Harn, PhD, Special Education Program, University of Oregon "This is one of those rare books that makes scientific reading research interpretable and actionable for practitioners. Not only do the authors present the 'what' and 'how' of intensive reading intervention, but they provide clear, teacher-friendly guidance that permits immediate implementation. Teachers and school leaders will benefit from the book's level of description, numerous examples, and practical recommendations for the classroom. It is sure to empower teachers to reach all their students for decades to come."--Dana Brandes, PhD, special education teacher, Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District, Minnesota-Table of Contents1. Introduction to Intensive Reading Interventions 2. Intensive Interventions to Support Phonological and Phonemic Awareness 3. Intensive Interventions to Support Phonics and Word Recognition 4. Intensive Interventions to Support Fluency 5. Intensive Interventions to Support Oral Language 6. Intensive Interventions to Support Language and Reading Comprehension 7. Intensive Interventions to Support Writing to Read 8. Multicomponent Reading Interventions References Index

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Book SynopsisPacked with easy-to-use tools and resources, this book presents intensive intervention strategies for K5 students with severe and persistent reading difficulties. Filling a key need, the authors describe specific ways to further intensify instruction when students continue to struggle.Trade Review"Despite the growing emphasis on multi-tiered systems of support, implementation of research-based practices is still very inconsistent in schools. This accessible, much-needed book clearly explains best practices in intensive reading intervention. Activities that bring results are described and their extensive research base is summarized. The book's unique features include instructions for intensifying each lesson or activity; guidance on using quick, curriculum-based assessments for weekly progress monitoring; and multicomponent lesson frameworks. I highly recommend this resource for teachers-in-training and practicing educators who work with students with severe reading difficulties."--Louisa C. Moats, EdD, codeveloper, LETRS professional development program; former officer, International Dyslexia Association "Intensive intervention may be the best approach we have for closing the reading achievement gap and ensuring that all students get the opportunity to become successful readers. This indispensable guide will be a go-to resource for educators looking for practical, research-based strategies, lessons, and routines for implementing intensive interventions."--Michael D. Coyne, PhD, Special Education Program, University of Connecticut “This is the book all elementary schools need to implement truly responsive and effective reading intervention. All the essential content that needs to be taught is carefully laid out in each chapter. The embedded case studies with instructional plans are very useful. The chapter on multicomponent intervention is unique and valuable--its focus on integrating behavior supports to maximize student learning and motivation is exactly what has been shown to work. This book's utility is not surprising, considering the authors were all teachers prior to becoming leading reading researchers. It really bridges the research-to-practice gap!"--Beth Harn, PhD, Special Education Program, University of Oregon "This is one of those rare books that makes scientific reading research interpretable and actionable for practitioners. Not only do the authors present the 'what' and 'how' of intensive reading intervention, but they provide clear, teacher-friendly guidance that permits immediate implementation. Teachers and school leaders will benefit from the book's level of description, numerous examples, and practical recommendations for the classroom. It is sure to empower teachers to reach all their students for decades to come."--Dana Brandes, PhD, special education teacher, Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District, Minnesota-Table of Contents1. Introduction to Intensive Reading Interventions 2. Intensive Interventions to Support Phonological and Phonemic Awareness 3. Intensive Interventions to Support Phonics and Word Recognition 4. Intensive Interventions to Support Fluency 5. Intensive Interventions to Support Oral Language 6. Intensive Interventions to Support Language and Reading Comprehension 7. Intensive Interventions to Support Writing to Read 8. Multicomponent Reading Interventions References Index

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative text and practitioner resource has now been extensively revised and expanded with 70% new material covering new topics and standards in literacy leadership. Prominent experts present research-based methods for improving instruction, assessment, and professional learning experiences in PreK-12. The distinct roles of teachers, reading/literacy specialists, literacy coaches, special educators, and principals are explored, with an emphasis on fostering a culture of collaboration. Chapters highlight the standards that apply to each component of a schoolwide literacy program, give examples of what they look like in schools, and share implications for classroom practice and professional learning. Pedagogical features include guiding questions, case examples, vignettes, engagement activities, and annotated resources for further learning. New to This Edition *Now copublished with the International Literacy Association (ILA) and grounded in ILA's updated Trade Review"Swan Dagen and Bean have put together the definitive book on literacy leadership. The book explains the key roles of formal and informal leaders in initiating, supporting, and sustaining instructional improvement. It provides educators with powerful, research-based ways to enhance literacy learning for all students. The second edition explicitly recognizes that literacy instruction is an important part of children's entire educational trajectory--from PreK through the secondary grades--and features new chapters on issues and challenges at different levels of the system. It also presents a deeper treatment of the culturally diverse children served in our nation’s schools. This book should be required reading in teacher preparation, teacher leadership, literacy specialist, and school leadership programs."--Cynthia E. Coburn, PhD, School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University "Each chapter in the second edition takes a close look at an essential topic through the lens of the literacy leader, using ILA's Standards 2017 as an anchor. Readers will be active from the start as they work their way through guiding questions, case examples, and engagement activities. This is my text of choice for learners in my graduate Leadership and Literacy course!"--Bethanie C. Pletcher, EdD, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning Sciences, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi "The go-to resource for today’s increasingly diverse schools and classrooms. This book is required reading for educators seeking to improve their understanding of the complex and nuanced roles of literacy leaders and to enact change in their school contexts. Written in an accessible style, the second edition covers hot topics ranging from culturally responsive instruction to literacy leadership in the digital age. Highly recommended!"--Evan Ortlieb, PhD, School of Education, St. John’s University "This stimulating, timely, and actionable book is a 'must read.' Swan Dagen and Bean’s fully revised second edition will inspire and aid countless literacy specialists, coaches, principals, classroom teachers, and teacher educators, guiding them wisely toward improving students' literacy learning."--Patricia A. Edwards, PhD, Department of Teacher Education, Michigan State University; past president, International Literacy Association-Table of ContentsI. Roles 1. Literacy Leadership in a Culture of Collaboration, Rita M. Bean 2. Teachers as Literacy Leaders, Allison Swan Dagen, Aimee Morewood, & Christina Glance - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Katy Carroll) 3. The Reading/Literacy Specialist: Still a Multifaceted Role, Rita M. Bean - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Susan Porter) 4. Literacy Coaches as Literacy Leaders, Jacy Ippolito & Joanna Lieberman - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Michael P. Henry) 5. The Principal’s Role in Literacy Leadership, Lori Helman & Katie Pekel - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Melissa Sonnek) 6. PreK-12 Literacy Programs: Moving from Curriculum to Collaboration to Collective Efficacy, Sharon Walpole & Megan N. Vitale II. Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation 7. Using Literacy Assessment to Improve Student Learning, Virginia Goatley, Cheryl Dozier, & Jaime Puccioni 8. PreK/Primary Schoolwide Literacy Programs, Anne McGill-Franzen & Natalia Ward 9. Literacy Leadership in the Elementary/Intermediate School Reading Program, Janice A. Dole, Sheree E. Springer, & Kerry A. Herman 10. Middle and High School Literacy Programs: Attending to Both Instructional and Organizational Challenges, Jacy Ippolito, Christina L. Dobbs, & Megin Charner-Laird 11. Differentiated Literacy Instruction, Jennifer Jones Powell, Lisa Aker, & Heidi Anne E. Mesmer - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Sheri Vasinda) 12. Fostering Effective Writing Instruction across the Grades, Sarah J. McCarthey & Carrie L. James - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Mellinee Lesley) 13. Literacy and Leadership in the Digital Age, Jill Castek & Carolyn B. Gwinn - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Justin Aglio) III. Contexts of Schooling 14. Literacy Leadership in Special Education, Donna M. Scanlon, Virginia Goatley, & Kathleen Spring 15. Culturally Responsive Literacy Instruction, Doris Walker-Dalhouse & Victoria J. Risko - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Valerie Kinloch) 16. Academic Language and Literacy Development for English Learners, MaryEllen Vogt - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Celia Banks) 17. Developing Effective Home–School Literacy Partnerships, Jeanne R. Paratore, Lilly M. Steiner, & Susan Dougherty - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Shawna Zervos) 18. Enactment of Reading Policy: Leading and Learning for Literacy and Equity, Sarah L. Woulfin & Britney Jones - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Sean Kottke) 19. Sustaining Literacy Practices That Transform Teaching and Learning, Lori DiGisi, Julie Meltzer, Lynn Schade, & Stephanie Maze-Hsu 20. Schools as Places of Learning: The Powerful Role of Literacy Leaders, Allison Swan Dagen & Rita M. Bean Index

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative text and practitioner resource has now been extensively revised and expanded with 70% new material covering new topics and standards in literacy leadership. Prominent experts present research-based methods for improving instruction, assessment, and professional learning experiences in PreK-12. The distinct roles of teachers, reading/literacy specialists, literacy coaches, special educators, and principals are explored, with an emphasis on fostering a culture of collaboration. Chapters highlight the standards that apply to each component of a schoolwide literacy program, give examples of what they look like in schools, and share implications for classroom practice and professional learning. Pedagogical features include guiding questions, case examples, vignettes, engagement activities, and annotated resources for further learning. New to This Edition *Now copublished with the International Literacy Association (ILA) and grounded in ILA's updated Trade Review"Swan Dagen and Bean have put together the definitive book on literacy leadership. The book explains the key roles of formal and informal leaders in initiating, supporting, and sustaining instructional improvement. It provides educators with powerful, research-based ways to enhance literacy learning for all students. The second edition explicitly recognizes that literacy instruction is an important part of children's entire educational trajectory--from PreK through the secondary grades--and features new chapters on issues and challenges at different levels of the system. It also presents a deeper treatment of the culturally diverse children served in our nation’s schools. This book should be required reading in teacher preparation, teacher leadership, literacy specialist, and school leadership programs."--Cynthia E. Coburn, PhD, School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University "Each chapter in the second edition takes a close look at an essential topic through the lens of the literacy leader, using ILA's Standards 2017 as an anchor. Readers will be active from the start as they work their way through guiding questions, case examples, and engagement activities. This is my text of choice for learners in my graduate Leadership and Literacy course!"--Bethanie C. Pletcher, EdD, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning Sciences, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi "The go-to resource for today’s increasingly diverse schools and classrooms. This book is required reading for educators seeking to improve their understanding of the complex and nuanced roles of literacy leaders and to enact change in their school contexts. Written in an accessible style, the second edition covers hot topics ranging from culturally responsive instruction to literacy leadership in the digital age. Highly recommended!"--Evan Ortlieb, PhD, School of Education, St. John’s University "This stimulating, timely, and actionable book is a 'must read.' Swan Dagen and Bean’s fully revised second edition will inspire and aid countless literacy specialists, coaches, principals, classroom teachers, and teacher educators, guiding them wisely toward improving students' literacy learning."--Patricia A. Edwards, PhD, Department of Teacher Education, Michigan State University; past president, International Literacy Association-Table of ContentsI. Roles 1. Literacy Leadership in a Culture of Collaboration, Rita M. Bean 2. Teachers as Literacy Leaders, Allison Swan Dagen, Aimee Morewood, & Christina Glance - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Katy Carroll) 3. The Reading/Literacy Specialist: Still a Multifaceted Role, Rita M. Bean - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Susan Porter) 4. Literacy Coaches as Literacy Leaders, Jacy Ippolito & Joanna Lieberman - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Michael P. Henry) 5. The Principal’s Role in Literacy Leadership, Lori Helman & Katie Pekel - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Melissa Sonnek) 6. PreK-12 Literacy Programs: Moving from Curriculum to Collaboration to Collective Efficacy, Sharon Walpole & Megan N. Vitale II. Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation 7. Using Literacy Assessment to Improve Student Learning, Virginia Goatley, Cheryl Dozier, & Jaime Puccioni 8. PreK/Primary Schoolwide Literacy Programs, Anne McGill-Franzen & Natalia Ward 9. Literacy Leadership in the Elementary/Intermediate School Reading Program, Janice A. Dole, Sheree E. Springer, & Kerry A. Herman 10. Middle and High School Literacy Programs: Attending to Both Instructional and Organizational Challenges, Jacy Ippolito, Christina L. Dobbs, & Megin Charner-Laird 11. Differentiated Literacy Instruction, Jennifer Jones Powell, Lisa Aker, & Heidi Anne E. Mesmer - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Sheri Vasinda) 12. Fostering Effective Writing Instruction across the Grades, Sarah J. McCarthey & Carrie L. James - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Mellinee Lesley) 13. Literacy and Leadership in the Digital Age, Jill Castek & Carolyn B. Gwinn - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Justin Aglio) III. Contexts of Schooling 14. Literacy Leadership in Special Education, Donna M. Scanlon, Virginia Goatley, & Kathleen Spring 15. Culturally Responsive Literacy Instruction, Doris Walker-Dalhouse & Victoria J. Risko - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Valerie Kinloch) 16. Academic Language and Literacy Development for English Learners, MaryEllen Vogt - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Celia Banks) 17. Developing Effective Home–School Literacy Partnerships, Jeanne R. Paratore, Lilly M. Steiner, & Susan Dougherty - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Shawna Zervos) 18. Enactment of Reading Policy: Leading and Learning for Literacy and Equity, Sarah L. Woulfin & Britney Jones - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Sean Kottke) 19. Sustaining Literacy Practices That Transform Teaching and Learning, Lori DiGisi, Julie Meltzer, Lynn Schade, & Stephanie Maze-Hsu 20. Schools as Places of Learning: The Powerful Role of Literacy Leaders, Allison Swan Dagen & Rita M. Bean Index

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Book SynopsisPacked with useful tools, this practitioner guide and course text helps educators assess and teach essential literacy skills and strategies at all grade levels (PreK-12). All six literacy modalities are addressed--listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and visually representing. Chapters on specific literacy processes integrate foundational knowledge, assessments, and strategies for students who need support in literacy, including English language learners. Presented are dozens of authentic assessments along with differentiation ideas. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book features more than 70 reproducible assessment forms and resources. Purchasers get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials.Trade Review"A true teacher’s guide for literacy assessment and metacognitive strategies. McAndrews provides the teacher educator, literacy specialist, coach, interventionist, or classroom teacher with practical strategies that enhance student learning and can be readily implemented into classroom practice and clinical settings. The book is full of great, research-based ideas that I intend to use in my graduate courses and summer reading practicum/clinic."--Debra Gurvitz, EdD, Adjunct Faculty, Reading and Language Department, National Louis University, Chicago "This book is a wonderful resource for classroom teachers at all grade levels, and will be particularly useful for literacy specialists working with students with varying abilities. I found it much more user friendly than other assessment books. The purpose of every assessment and instructional strategy is clearly explained, and the book's format makes them easy to find and implement. Educators can use this book to identify students' strengths and weaknesses through diagnostic assessments and to choose the instructional strategies that would be most beneficial."--Sarah Parcels, MSEd, reading specialist, Collinsville Middle School, Collinsville, Illinois "A gift to educators, this valuable, comprehensive guide highlights user-friendly, evidence-based strategies that take literacy teaching and learning to higher levels. Grounded in sociocultural and social-constructivist theories, the text will be highly beneficial to my undergraduate students as they conduct assessments and instruction during mentoring sessions with elementary students. It is also highly appropriate for graduate students in our Reading Endorsement and Master's in Reading programs."--Debra J. Coffey, EdD, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Kennesaw State University, Georgia-Table of Contents1. Introduction to Literacy, Assessment, and Instruction 2. Building Relationships: Learning from Students, Families, and Community 3. Language Development 4. Word Analysis 5. Reading Fluency 6. Reading, Listening, and Viewing Comprehension 7. Writing Composition and Visual Representation Appendix: Assessments and Resources

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Book SynopsisWhen your child struggles with learning to read, it can feel overwhelming. What causes reading difficulties? How can you support your child on the road to a rich and rewarding literacy life? Drawing on her dual expertise as a literacy specialist and a psychotherapist, Diane Tracey takes a unique and holistic approach to supporting children's health and emotional well-being along with their reading skills. In this straightforward, knowledgeable guide, she explains exactly how the reading process works and what you can do to foster literacy development every step of the way. Filled with checklists, fun activities to do with kids, and insightful stories, this compassionate resource gives you tools to help a struggling reader of any age become an avid book lover.Trade Review“Dr. Tracey has written a winner! This is an essential guide for any parent whose child has difficulties with reading. It has a strong research and practical base, plentiful examples, and hands-on activities at the end of each chapter. For me, this book is the best on the market.”--Patricia A. Edwards, PhD, Department of Teacher Education, Michigan State University "I love this book. I'm not a teacher by trade, and I had no clue about how to help my daughter with reading. Dr. Tracey provides suggested books and engaging activities that make learning fun."--Lisa K., parent "I read this book with great interest as both a parent and an educator, and came away inspired with ideas to help my own children and share with colleagues. Dr. Tracey takes us inside the life of the developing reader and provides a positive roadmap for joining children on their literacy journeys. The book offers stories of real kids and families alongside practical tools, resources, and easy-to-implement activities. A 'must read' for all parents who want to support the developing readers in their lives!"--Heather Kenyon Casey, PhD, Department of Teacher Education, Rider University-Table of Contents1. Help! I'm Overwhelmed! 2. The Foundations of Reading 3. The Parts of the Reading Process 4. How Can I Tell What’s Causing My Child’s Reading Difficulty? 5. What Should I Do If My Child Is Having Difficulty with Visual Processing? 6. What Should I Do If My Child Is Having Difficulty with Auditory Processing? 7. What Should I Do If My Child Is Having Difficulty with Phonics? 8. What Should I Do If My Child Is Having Difficulty with Vocabulary? 9. What Should I Do If My Child Is Having Difficulty with Reading Comprehension? 10. What Should I Do If My Child Is Having Difficulty with Attention and/or Motivation? A Few Final Words: Putting It All Together Appendix: Word Family and Sight Word Lists Index

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Book SynopsisThe 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 8 x 11 size. Previous edition title: The Reading Specialist, Third Edition. New to This Edition *Broader view of literacy now encompasses reading,Trade Review"This book has been a touchstone text for my students since the first edition. Current and future reading specialists, literacy coaches, and literacy leaders of every kind will appreciate the important updates in the fourth edition--a focus on technology, attention to the ILA's Standards 2017, an emphasis on culturally relevant instruction, and much more. The original content focusing on the roles and responsibilities of literacy leaders across all levels is more applicable today than ever. I will absolutely continue to recommend this book to all of my literacy and leadership graduate students and colleagues!"--Jacy Ippolito, EdD, Secondary and Higher Education Department, Salem State University "The fourth edition brings this work up to date with a broader conceptualization of the role that literacy specialists play in improving learning across student, classroom, and organizational levels. The book is full of practical applications and engaging vignettes. With expanded attention to oral language development, multiliteracies, digital tools, linguistic and cultural diversity, disciplinary literacies, and secondary school contexts, the fourth edition is a page-turning instructional resource that both novice and experienced specialists will want to keep forever."--Dana A. Robertson, EdD, Executive Director, Literacy Research Center and Clinic, and Associate Professor of Teacher Education, University of Wyoming "Comprehensive and far-reaching, this fourth edition both represents and expands current thinking about the ways that literacy specialists can make a real difference in improving instruction for all students. The authors present rich research from multiple disciplines and draw connections to optimal leadership and coaching practices. With vignettes written by practitioners and a case study that develops across the text, the authors provide situated and timely guidance. Questions and challenges facing literacy specialists are explored in a manner that deepens the reader's understanding of different perspectives while building a 'can-do' approach to problem solving. Especially appropriate for teacher educators is the fourth edition's alignment with the ILA's Standards 2017. I highly recommend this text."--Victoria J. Risko, EdD, Professor Emerita, Vanderbilt University; past president, International Literacy Association-Table of Contents1. The Role of Literacy Professionals in Schools, Classrooms, and Communities 2. Teaching Students: An Overview of the Instructional Role 3. The Instructional Role: Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating 4. Leadership of the Literacy Specialist: What Does It Mean? 5. Professional Learning: The New Professional Development 6. Coaching: Improving Classroom and School Literacy Instruction 7. Coaching Individual Teachers to Improve Literacy Teaching and Learning 8. Developing a School Literacy Program: Facilitating School Change 9. Assessment of Classroom and School Literacy Programs 10. School, Community, and Family Partnerships 11. Making Your Voice Matter: Contributions to the Professional Community 12. The Literacy Specialist as Lifelong Learner: Addressing Challenges and Changes Appendix A. Coaching Summary Sheet: The Observation Cycle Appendix B. Observation Protocol for Content-Area Instruction Appendix C. Sample Observation Form for Scripting Lesson Appendix D. Website Resources Appendix E. Preparation for Job Interviews Appendix F. Ideas for Course or Workshop Instructors References Index

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Book SynopsisThe 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 8 x 11 size. Previous edition title: The Reading Specialist, Third Edition. New to This Edition *Broader view of literacy now encompasses reading,Trade Review"This book has been a touchstone text for my students since the first edition. Current and future reading specialists, literacy coaches, and literacy leaders of every kind will appreciate the important updates in the fourth edition--a focus on technology, attention to the ILA's Standards 2017, an emphasis on culturally relevant instruction, and much more. The original content focusing on the roles and responsibilities of literacy leaders across all levels is more applicable today than ever. I will absolutely continue to recommend this book to all of my literacy and leadership graduate students and colleagues!"--Jacy Ippolito, EdD, Secondary and Higher Education Department, Salem State University "The fourth edition brings this work up to date with a broader conceptualization of the role that literacy specialists play in improving learning across student, classroom, and organizational levels. The book is full of practical applications and engaging vignettes. With expanded attention to oral language development, multiliteracies, digital tools, linguistic and cultural diversity, disciplinary literacies, and secondary school contexts, the fourth edition is a page-turning instructional resource that both novice and experienced specialists will want to keep forever."--Dana A. Robertson, EdD, Executive Director, Literacy Research Center and Clinic, and Associate Professor of Teacher Education, University of Wyoming "Comprehensive and far-reaching, this fourth edition both represents and expands current thinking about the ways that literacy specialists can make a real difference in improving instruction for all students. The authors present rich research from multiple disciplines and draw connections to optimal leadership and coaching practices. With vignettes written by practitioners and a case study that develops across the text, the authors provide situated and timely guidance. Questions and challenges facing literacy specialists are explored in a manner that deepens the reader's understanding of different perspectives while building a 'can-do' approach to problem solving. Especially appropriate for teacher educators is the fourth edition's alignment with the ILA's Standards 2017. I highly recommend this text."--Victoria J. Risko, EdD, Professor Emerita, Vanderbilt University; past president, International Literacy Association-Table of Contents1. The Role of Literacy Professionals in Schools, Classrooms, and Communities 2. Teaching Students: An Overview of the Instructional Role 3. The Instructional Role: Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating 4. Leadership of the Literacy Specialist: What Does It Mean? 5. Professional Learning: The New Professional Development 6. Coaching: Improving Classroom and School Literacy Instruction 7. Coaching Individual Teachers to Improve Literacy Teaching and Learning 8. Developing a School Literacy Program: Facilitating School Change 9. Assessment of Classroom and School Literacy Programs 10. School, Community, and Family Partnerships 11. Making Your Voice Matter: Contributions to the Professional Community 12. The Literacy Specialist as Lifelong Learner: Addressing Challenges and Changes Appendix A. Coaching Summary Sheet: The Observation Cycle Appendix B. Observation Protocol for Content-Area Instruction Appendix C. Sample Observation Form for Scripting Lesson Appendix D. Website Resources Appendix E. Preparation for Job Interviews Appendix F. Ideas for Course or Workshop Instructors References Index

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Book SynopsisTo develop strong disciplinary literacy skills, middle and high school students need to engage with diverse types of challenging texts in every content area. This book provides a blueprint for constructing literacy-rich instructional units in English language arts, science, and social studies. The authors describe how to design interconnected text sets and plan lessons that support learning and engagement before, during, and after reading. Presented are ways to build academic vocabulary and background knowledge, teach research-based comprehension strategies, and guide effective discussions and text-based writing activities. Chapters also cover how to teach students to write argumentative, informative, and narrative essays, and to conduct discipline-specific inquiry. Special features include sample text sets and 24 reproducible planning templates and other teaching tools; purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convTrade Review"Lewis and Strong have integrated all of the important components of planning literacy-based instruction in any discipline. Finally, a reference for teachers that includes evidence-based strategies, connections to research, and realistic ways to utilize a range of high-quality texts."--Cary B. Riches, EdD, Executive Director of Secondary Education, Brandywine School District, Wilmington, Delaware "I plan to use this book as the main text in a content literacy course for both practicing and preservice teachers. The descriptions of research, explanations of strategies, and examples are accessible enough for beginners, but also clear and specific enough for those looking to extend and deepen their knowledge of the strategies and see them across multiple contexts. The book emphasizes ways to increase literacy development and content learning using science-based strategies, while recognizing that all children bring valuable knowledge and experiences to the classroom. I appreciate the authors' attention to both discussion and writing as essential contributors to comprehension, and I love the chapter on inquiry! We don't teach kids to read just for the sake of it; we want to teach them to be curious and read for real reasons."--Sarah M. Lupo, PhD, Department of Early, Elementary, and Reading Education, James Madison University “This book provides current and future secondary school teachers with clear guidance for designing effective disciplinary text sets and supporting students’ learning before, during, and after reading the texts. I appreciate the attention to writing instruction, including text-based writing, extended writing, and inquiry-based writing. This book is a great resource for disciplinary literacy courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.”--Bong Gee Jang, PhD, Department of Reading and Language Arts, Syracuse University "This comprehensive work is a 'must read' for preservice and inservice teachers, building administrators, and curriculum leaders. The pedagogical recommendations emanate from high-quality research and address complex concepts in understandable ways. This is an excellent resource for an interdisciplinary team of teachers and administrators to read together with the goal of reframing their use of reading, writing, and discussion to support students' learning in the content areas. In addition, this text could be used in undergraduate or graduate courses because the research is written in accessible language with realistic examples, but could also be used to extend thinking. Lewis and Strong attend to the development of strategic writers and readers and show practical ways to engage adolescents in developing these strategic behaviors."--Lynn E. Shanahan, PhD, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology, Amherst Central School District, New York-Table of ContentsForeword, Lyn Long & Bilinda Sikes 1. Introduction to Adolescent Literacy 2. Understanding Text Complexity 3. Designing Content-Area Text Sets 4. Building Background Knowledge before Reading 5. Supporting Comprehension during Reading 6. Conducting Discussions after Reading 7. Text-Based Writing to Promote Comprehension 8. Teaching Extended Writing 9. Inquiry in the Disciplines 10. Putting It All Together References Index

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Book SynopsisTo develop strong disciplinary literacy skills, middle and high school students need to engage with diverse types of challenging texts in every content area. This book provides a blueprint for constructing literacy-rich instructional units in English language arts, science, and social studies. The authors describe how to design interconnected text sets and plan lessons that support learning and engagement before, during, and after reading. Presented are ways to build academic vocabulary and background knowledge, teach research-based comprehension strategies, and guide effective discussions and text-based writing activities. Chapters also cover how to teach students to write argumentative, informative, and narrative essays, and to conduct discipline-specific inquiry. Special features include sample text sets and 24 reproducible planning templates and other teaching tools; purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convTrade Review"Lewis and Strong have integrated all of the important components of planning literacy-based instruction in any discipline. Finally, a reference for teachers that includes evidence-based strategies, connections to research, and realistic ways to utilize a range of high-quality texts."--Cary B. Riches, EdD, Executive Director of Secondary Education, Brandywine School District, Wilmington, Delaware "I plan to use this book as the main text in a content literacy course for both practicing and preservice teachers. The descriptions of research, explanations of strategies, and examples are accessible enough for beginners, but also clear and specific enough for those looking to extend and deepen their knowledge of the strategies and see them across multiple contexts. The book emphasizes ways to increase literacy development and content learning using science-based strategies, while recognizing that all children bring valuable knowledge and experiences to the classroom. I appreciate the authors' attention to both discussion and writing as essential contributors to comprehension, and I love the chapter on inquiry! We don't teach kids to read just for the sake of it; we want to teach them to be curious and read for real reasons."--Sarah M. Lupo, PhD, Department of Early, Elementary, and Reading Education, James Madison University “This book provides current and future secondary school teachers with clear guidance for designing effective disciplinary text sets and supporting students’ learning before, during, and after reading the texts. I appreciate the attention to writing instruction, including text-based writing, extended writing, and inquiry-based writing. This book is a great resource for disciplinary literacy courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.”--Bong Gee Jang, PhD, Department of Reading and Language Arts, Syracuse University "This comprehensive work is a 'must read' for preservice and inservice teachers, building administrators, and curriculum leaders. The pedagogical recommendations emanate from high-quality research and address complex concepts in understandable ways. This is an excellent resource for an interdisciplinary team of teachers and administrators to read together with the goal of reframing their use of reading, writing, and discussion to support students' learning in the content areas. In addition, this text could be used in undergraduate or graduate courses because the research is written in accessible language with realistic examples, but could also be used to extend thinking. Lewis and Strong attend to the development of strategic writers and readers and show practical ways to engage adolescents in developing these strategic behaviors."--Lynn E. Shanahan, PhD, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology, Amherst Central School District, New York-Table of ContentsForeword, Lyn Long & Bilinda Sikes 1. Introduction to Adolescent Literacy 2. Understanding Text Complexity 3. Designing Content-Area Text Sets 4. Building Background Knowledge before Reading 5. Supporting Comprehension during Reading 6. Conducting Discussions after Reading 7. Text-Based Writing to Promote Comprehension 8. Teaching Extended Writing 9. Inquiry in the Disciplines 10. Putting It All Together References Index

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Book SynopsisThis indispensable guide has been revised and expanded with the latest research and guidance for working with learners with reading challenges, including dyslexia. The book shows how reading tutors--including educators, volunteers, and parents--can deliver individualized lessons for struggling students in grades K-3. Chapters offer step-by-step guidance for providing effective one-on-one instruction at the emergent, beginning, and transitional stages of reading, and address the needs of English language learners. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the manual features 39 reproducible handouts and forms. Tutor training is facilitated by videos of sample sessions (at the companion website). The website also gives book purchasers access to downloadable copies of the handouts and forms. New to This Edition *More explicit recommendations for addressing the needs of children with dyslexia. *New phonemic awareness task to use in assessment. *Expanded anTrade Review"More than 20 years ago, I tutored my first Book Buddy, Ishmael. Guiding him from a shy, struggling student to a confident reader was one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional life. Book Buddies has long been my go-to resource for tutoring young readers, whether in the school setting, privately, virtually, or with my own children. The third edition of this manual continues to be a model for effective literacy instruction with diverse learners, including students with dyslexia and other learning differences."--Heather Warley, PhD, Head Language Arts Teacher, Benchmark School, Media, Pennsylvania "Book Buddies is an invaluable practical resource, unmatched by anything on the market! Just when I thought it could not get better, the Book Buddies team has come up with this substantially revised third edition. It maintains the pragmatic, research-based assessment and developmental lesson plans, as well as the detailed guidance to support coordinators in organizing and delivering a tutoring program. In addition, the assessment now includes an initial phoneme awareness portion and the directions for each part of the lesson plan have been significantly expanded. With this third edition, Book Buddies will remain the go-to resource for effective literacy tutoring in elementary schools."--Heidi Anne E. Mesmer, PhD, School of Education, Virginia Tech "For struggling readers, tutoring can be the lifeline that brings success in school and beyond. This book provides all the ingredients that educators need to provide effective tutoring. The program has been designed, implemented, and tested by expert educators who have made important contributions to reading research. During and after the COVID-19 era, many children will continue to require a great deal of support for getting onto the page. This book enables educators to offer thousands of students the lifeline they desperately need."--Elfrieda H. Hiebert, PhD, President and CEO, TextProject "Book Buddies is explicit, systematic, and research based, and keeps the focus on moving toward the joy of reading! Every reading teacher in every school should know about this comprehensive program."--Daniel T. Willingham, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Virginia-Table of Contents1. The Book Buddies Tutoring Framework 2. Getting Started with Book Buddies 3. Book Buddies Assessment 4. General Tutoring Plan for the Emergent Reader 5. General Tutoring Plan for the Beginning Reader 6. General Tutoring Plan for the Transitional Reader Appendices: Materials for Coordinators and Tutors Glossary Resources Cited in Text References

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Book SynopsisThis indispensable guide has been revised and expanded with the latest research and guidance for working with learners with reading challenges, including dyslexia. The book shows how reading tutors--including educators, volunteers, and parents--can deliver individualized lessons for struggling students in grades K-3. Chapters offer step-by-step guidance for providing effective one-on-one instruction at the emergent, beginning, and transitional stages of reading, and address the needs of English language learners. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the manual features 39 reproducible handouts and forms. Tutor training is facilitated by videos of sample sessions (at the companion website). The website also gives book purchasers access to downloadable copies of the handouts and forms. New to This Edition *More explicit recommendations for addressing the needs of children with dyslexia. *New phonemic awareness task to use in assessment. *Expanded anTrade Review"More than 20 years ago, I tutored my first Book Buddy, Ishmael. Guiding him from a shy, struggling student to a confident reader was one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional life. Book Buddies has long been my go-to resource for tutoring young readers, whether in the school setting, privately, virtually, or with my own children. The third edition of this manual continues to be a model for effective literacy instruction with diverse learners, including students with dyslexia and other learning differences."--Heather Warley, PhD, Head Language Arts Teacher, Benchmark School, Media, Pennsylvania "Book Buddies is an invaluable practical resource, unmatched by anything on the market! Just when I thought it could not get better, the Book Buddies team has come up with this substantially revised third edition. It maintains the pragmatic, research-based assessment and developmental lesson plans, as well as the detailed guidance to support coordinators in organizing and delivering a tutoring program. In addition, the assessment now includes an initial phoneme awareness portion and the directions for each part of the lesson plan have been significantly expanded. With this third edition, Book Buddies will remain the go-to resource for effective literacy tutoring in elementary schools."--Heidi Anne E. Mesmer, PhD, School of Education, Virginia Tech "For struggling readers, tutoring can be the lifeline that brings success in school and beyond. This book provides all the ingredients that educators need to provide effective tutoring. The program has been designed, implemented, and tested by expert educators who have made important contributions to reading research. During and after the COVID-19 era, many children will continue to require a great deal of support for getting onto the page. This book enables educators to offer thousands of students the lifeline they desperately need."--Elfrieda H. Hiebert, PhD, President and CEO, TextProject "Book Buddies is explicit, systematic, and research based, and keeps the focus on moving toward the joy of reading! Every reading teacher in every school should know about this comprehensive program."--Daniel T. Willingham, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Virginia-Table of Contents1. The Book Buddies Tutoring Framework 2. Getting Started with Book Buddies 3. Book Buddies Assessment 4. General Tutoring Plan for the Emergent Reader 5. General Tutoring Plan for the Beginning Reader 6. General Tutoring Plan for the Transitional Reader Appendices: Materials for Coordinators and Tutors Glossary Resources Cited in Text References

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Book SynopsisWhat are the principles that every elementary teacher must learn in order to plan and adapt successful literacy instruction? This concise course text and practitioner resource brings together leading experts to explain the guiding ideas that underlie effective instructional practice. Each chapter reviews one or more key principles and highlights ways to apply them flexibly in diverse classrooms and across grade levels and content areas. Chapters cover core instructional topics (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension); high-quality learning environments; major issues such as assessment, differentiation, explicit instruction, equity, and culturally relevant pedagogy; and the importance of teachersâ reflective practice and lifelong learning.Trade Review"Parsons and Vaughn have invited a group of extraordinary literacy researchers and practitioners to reflect on state-of-the art principles for teaching students at arguably the most important developmental grade levels. In addition to a laser focus on the most pressing issues of K-5 literacy instruction, the volume honors the work of teachers. Each scholar respectfully presents how instruction can and should cause young readers to maximize their literacy potential. This book is a perfect text for preservice elementary literacy methods courses, will likely be used in reading specialist graduate programs, and can frame lively conversations about effective literacy instruction in professional learning communities."--Barbara A. Marinak, PhD, Dean, School of Education, Mount St. Mary's University "I have learned from both my research and my more than 50 years of working with K-5 classroom teachers that teaching reading is a complex, creative process based in principles, not rules. Teachers must apply those principles in various ways at various times to help students become all they are capable of being. This book helps teachers understand that the key to success is thoughtful adaptation of an array of environmental, instructional, and personal principles. It is a valuable introductory resource for preservice and inservice teachers immersed in the complexities of teaching reading to diverse populations of students."--Gerald G. Duffy, EdD, College of Education (Emeritus), Michigan State University "This book is impressive on several counts, including the caliber of the contributors and the compelling chapter topics. Teacher educators who are intent on preparing preservice teachers for a world in which diversity, equity, and inclusion are the mainstays undergirding effective literacy instruction will find myriad reasons to adopt this book."--Donna E. Alvermann, PhD, Department of Language and Literacy Education, University of Georgia "A detailed, current, and comprehensive guide to the essential elements of teaching reading and other components of literacy. As a former reading specialist, classroom teacher, and administrator, I highly encourage all educational leaders to read this exceptional text for a deeper understanding of the principled approach to literacy instruction."--Mary E. McNamee, MS, early childhood specialist, School Readiness Project, Fairfax County Government Office for Children, Virginia-Table of ContentsI. Environment 1. Print- and Text-Rich Classroom Environments, Allison Ward Parsons & Christy Irish 2. Well-Managed and Efficient Literacy Learning Environments, D. Ray Reutzel & Sarah K. Clark 3. Literacy Teaching for Equity, María Paula Ghiso, H. Gerald Campano, & Ankhi G. Thakurta II. Instruction 4. Phonemic Awareness and Phonics, Evan Ortlieb, Susan Schatz, & Kathy Ganske 5. Reading Fluency, Chase Young, Timothy Rasinski, & Shelly Landreth 6. Comprehension and Vocabulary, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, & Rachelle S. Savitz 7. Assessment, Dixie Massey 8. Appropriate Intervention, Ying Guo & Allison Breit-Smith 9. Effective Differentiation, Steven J. Amendum & Kristin Conradi Smith 10. Explicit Instruction, Dana A. Robertson 11. Using Discussion to Support Literacy Learning, Jacquelynn A. Malloy & Leslie D. Roberts 12. Writing–Reading Integration, Zoi A. Philippakos 13. Literacy in the Disciplines, Cynthia H. Brock, Vicky I. Zygouris-Coe, Andrea Hayden, Joshua Montgomery, Kathleen Kniss, & Katherine Muir Welsh 14. Arranging for Reading Engagement, Gay Ivey & Erika S. Gray 15. Authentic, Challenging Tasks, Roya Q. Scales 16. Autonomy-Supportive Classroom Environments, Samantha T. Ives, Madelyn Stephens Wells, & Seth A. Parsons 17. Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and Multiliteracies, Jennifer D. Turner, Chrystine Mitchell, & Olivia A. Murphy 18. Critical Approaches to Text, Grace Enriquez 19. Integrating Digital Technology, Amy C. Hutchison 20. Adaptive Teaching, Margaret Vaughn III. Teachers 21. Reflective Practice, Mary McGriff & Michelle Rosen 22. Teachers as Lifelong Learners, Aimee L. Morewood & Julie W. Ankrum Index

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Book SynopsisThis much-needed guide shows how to support teachers of adolescents in providing effective literacy instruction in the content areas, which can be intensified as needed within a multi-tiered framework.Trade Review"Wexler, Swanson, and Shelton provide outstanding information and tools for addressing the content literacy needs of secondary students with reading difficulties. The user-friendly explanations and examples of how to implement AIM Coaching will prove invaluable. The book provides concrete, research-based strategies for supporting individual teacher learning schoolwide. This is a useful, highly relevant resource for university courses and professional development efforts that deal with improving content literacy instruction."--Mary T. Brownell, PhD, Distinguished Professor, School of Special Education, School Psychology, and Early Childhood Studies, College of Education, University of Florida "In secondary education, all teachers are reading teachers, and many can benefit from the help of a skilled coach. That’s where this book comes in! There are few professional development resources to provide coaches with a systematic approach to support teachers and improve academic outcomes. Featuring clearly articulated research and well-crafted graphs, diagrams, graphic organizers, and worksheets, the book is both informative and practical. Educators will feel empowered as they acquire a deeper understanding of research-based literacy practices while also developing an arsenal of tools they can use right away across all content areas."--Whitney Stuart Anderson, MEd, Literacy and Content Instructional Coach, Hardy Middle School, Washington, DC "This is a high-quality, practical guide that secondary literacy coaches can use to enhance their own practices and those of their teachers, ultimately enhancing the literacy achievement of students who need additional supports. The authors have done an excellent job of translating recent research findings into clear recommendations that can be applied in schools immediately. The focus on ongoing professional development and coaching is innovative and has high promise of increasing literacy outcomes. This book will be great for both preservice teacher training programs and inservice professional learning communities; I look forward to integrating it into the teacher preparation program at my university."--Christopher J. Lemons, PhD, Graduate School of Education, Stanford University-Table of ContentsI. Introduction 1. The State of Adolescent Literacy 2. What Do We Do about These Poor Outcomes? 3. Common Schoolwide Support Models II. Instructional Practices Every Secondary Literacy Coach Should Know 4. Using Data 5. Challenges in Choosing Text for Intensive Instruction 6. Features of Effective Instruction 7. Evidence-Based Content-Area Literacy Practices to Support Students with Intensive Needs 8. Fidelity of Implementation III. An Adaptive Coaching Model to Improve Literacy Instruction for All Students 9. An Adaptive Approach to Literacy Instructional Coaching: Enhancing Intensive Instruction in a Schoolwide Literacy Model 10. An Introduction to AIM Coaching 11. Determining Teachers' Skill and Will Levels 12. Tailoring Support to Meet Teachers' Needs 13. AIM Coaching Case Study References Index

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Book SynopsisWhen your child struggles with learning to read, it can feel overwhelming. What causes reading difficulties? How can you support your child on the road to a rich and rewarding literacy life? Drawing on her dual expertise as a literacy specialist and a psychotherapist, Diane Tracey takes a unique and holistic approach to supporting children's health and emotional well-being along with their reading skills. In this straightforward, knowledgeable guide, she explains exactly how the reading process works and what you can do to foster literacy development every step of the way. Filled with checklists, fun activities to do with kids, and insightful stories, this compassionate resource gives you tools to help a struggling reader of any age become an avid book lover.Trade Review“Dr. Tracey has written a winner! This is an essential guide for any parent whose child has difficulties with reading. It has a strong research and practical base, plentiful examples, and hands-on activities at the end of each chapter. For me, this book is the best on the market.”--Patricia A. Edwards, PhD, Department of Teacher Education, Michigan State University "I love this book. I'm not a teacher by trade, and I had no clue about how to help my daughter with reading. Dr. Tracey provides suggested books and engaging activities that make learning fun."--Lisa K., parent "I read this book with great interest as both a parent and an educator, and came away inspired with ideas to help my own children and share with colleagues. Dr. Tracey takes us inside the life of the developing reader and provides a positive roadmap for joining children on their literacy journeys. The book offers stories of real kids and families alongside practical tools, resources, and easy-to-implement activities. A 'must read' for all parents who want to support the developing readers in their lives!"--Heather Kenyon Casey, PhD, Department of Teacher Education, Rider University-Table of Contents1. Help! I'm Overwhelmed! 2. The Foundations of Reading 3. The Parts of the Reading Process 4. How Can I Tell What’s Causing My Child’s Reading Difficulty? 5. What Should I Do If My Child Is Having Difficulty with Visual Processing? 6. What Should I Do If My Child Is Having Difficulty with Auditory Processing? 7. What Should I Do If My Child Is Having Difficulty with Phonics? 8. What Should I Do If My Child Is Having Difficulty with Vocabulary? 9. What Should I Do If My Child Is Having Difficulty with Reading Comprehension? 10. What Should I Do If My Child Is Having Difficulty with Attention and/or Motivation? A Few Final Words: Putting It All Together Appendix: Word Family and Sight Word Lists Index

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Book SynopsisWith 50% new material reflecting current research and pedagogical perspectives, this indispensable course text and teacher resource is now in a thoroughly revised third edition. Leading educators provide a comprehensive picture of reading, writing, and oral language instruction in grades 5â12. Chapters present effective practices for motivating adolescent learners, fostering comprehension of multiple types of texts, developing disciplinary literacies, engaging and celebrating students' sociocultural assets, and supporting English learners and struggling readers. Case examples, lesson-planning ideas, and end-of-chapter discussion questions and activities enhance the utility of the volume. New to This Edition *Chapters on new topics: building multicultural classrooms, Black girlsâ digital literacies, issues of equity and access, and creating inclusive writing communities. *New chapters on core topics: academic language, learning from multiple texts, and reading Trade Review"Insightful and engaging, this text provides educators with current knowledge and critical teaching applications. The third edition's increased attention to multimodalities and diversity and social justice makes a core text in the field even more desirable. The contributors challenge us to rethink and extend our practices to support adolescent literacy learning most effectively. I have used selected chapters in graduate courses, and the text was very well received. My students came away with both the passion and capability to implement new teaching practices and research projects."--Jacqueline Lynch, PhD, School of Education and Human Development, Florida International University "Presented by a dream team of researchers and educators, the third edition of this text offers evidence-based methods that center literacy instruction around adolescents' strengths, interests, and lived experiences. The volume consistently demonstrates the centrality of doing literacy in a way that truly responds to the identities of the learners we serve. Not only is this approach humanizing and equitable, but it also enhances learning. Taken together, the chapters offer a powerful vision in which teachers join with students to cultivate the strategies, skills, and agency needed for reading and writing in today’s world."--Leslie David Burns, PhD, Program Chair of Secondary English Education, University of Kentucky "This text bridges the gap between research and classroom practice in my methods course for preservice teachers. Not only are the chapters research based, but the authors also highlight youth and teacher experiences, providing a rich context for discussions about adapting literacy practices to address the various needs of students and their communities. While the third edition continues to provide exceptional resources for rigorous literacy instruction, there is a greater focus on creating space to honor cultural and linguistic diversity in the classroom. From exploring the digital literacies of Black girls to teaching multilingual text sets to challenging systemic racism across the disciplines, the new chapters are timely and speak directly to the experiences of students and teachers today.”--Anthony Celaya, PhD, Department of English, Southeast Missouri State University-Provides an array of useful ideas to strengthen and enlarge teachers' approaches to adolescent literacy instruction....Recommended. Students of all levels. (on the first edition)--Choice Reviews, 12/1/2008Table of ContentsForeword, Donna E. Alvermann I. Valuing Adolescents 1. Texts and Adolescents: Embracing Connections and Connectedness, Alfred W. Tatum 2. Cultivating a Multilingual Classroom Community: A Focus on Texts, Maneka Deanna Brooks 3. The Role of Motivation in Engaged Literacy Practices of Adolescents, David G. O’Brien, Deborah R. Dillon, Yongjun Lee, & Casey Norton 4. #EyebrowsOnFleek: Centering Black Girls’ Performative Digital Literacies in the Urban Secondary Context, Delicia Tiera Greene 5. Teaching Literacy to Youth Who Struggle with Academic Literacies, Aubrey N. Comperatore & Leigh A. Hall II. Developing Literacy Strategies 6. A Model for Equity and Access: Teaching Adolescent Literacy through a Black Historical Lens, Gholnecsar E. Muhammad & Chelsea Moodie 7. Academic Language Development for Adolescents: Multiple Contexts/Multiple Opportunities, Linda Kucan 8. Comprehension in Secondary Schools, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, & John Almarode 9. Creating and Sustaining Inclusive Writing Communities for Adolescents, Bryan Ripley Crandall, Kelly Chandler-Olcott, & Elizabeth Carol Lewis 10. Engaging Adolescents with Multiple Texts in Literacy Instruction, Byeong-Young Cho, Lindsay Woodward, & Min-Young Kim III. Developing Disciplinary Literacies 11. Traveling Together over Difficult Ground: Negotiating Success with a Profoundly Inexperienced Reader in an Introduction to Chemistry Class, Cindy Litman & Cynthia L. Greenleaf 12. Fostering Acquisition of Mathematics Language, Codruta Temple & Kathleen A. Hinchman 13. Teaching History and Literacy, Timothy Shanahan & Cynthia Shanahan 14. Teaching Literary Literacy, Emily C. Rainey & Scott Storm 15. Reading and Challenging Texts in High School: How Teachers Can Scaffold and Build Anti-Racist Reading for Social Justice in the Disciplines, Elizabeth Birr Moje & Jennifer Speyer Baker IV. Addressing Program and Policy Issues 16. Culturally Compelling Teaching, Multimodality, and Transmediation in an Eighth-Grade English Class, Andrea L. Tochelli-Ward & Fenice B. Boyd 17. Reimagining/Disrupting Reading Interventions: A Focus on Situated Literacy Learning, Youth Identities, and Meaningful Social Relationships, Katherine K. Frankel & Julie E. Learned 18. Differentiated Literacy Instruction for Adolescent Students, Zaline Roy-Campbell 19. Assessment for Literacy Growth and Content Learning in Secondary Schools, William G. Brozo 20. Coaching and Growing Literacy Communities of Practice, Josephine Peyton Marsh, David R. Krauter, Lettice E. Pelotte, & Deborah Gonzalez Index

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Book SynopsisChildren's socialâemotional and self-regulation skills are critical for success in school and, ultimately, in the workplace. How can educators determine the most effective approaches for measuring students' interpersonal competencies? And how can they use the data to improve their own practice? Relevant for school leaders, educators, researchers, and other stakeholders, this book brings together leading experts from multiple disciplines to discuss the current state of measurement and assessment of a broad range of noncognitive skills and present an array of innovative tools. Chapters describe measures targeting the individual student, classroom, whole school, and community; highlight implications for instructional decision making; examine key issues in methodology, practice, and policy; and share examples of systematic school- and districtwide implementation.Trade Review"Jones and colleagues have curated a thought-provoking volume grounded in theory and rigorous scientific methodologies, from long-standing practices in psychoeducational measurement to contemporary approaches that leverage technology, neuroscience, child development, and physiology. Contributors are highly regarded experts in social, emotional, and behavioral assessment. The volume addresses student-level questions along with classroom-, school-, and system-level considerations, including ways to contend with structural inequities. Chapters hold your attention with interesting analogies and authentic case scenarios. This seminal resource for practitioners and researchers alike takes a topic that has too often been an afterthought and ushers it to the fore. I will be using this book with my school psychology graduate students!"--Laura Feuerborn, PhD, NCSP, Professor and Director of School Psychology and Faculty Fellow in Social Emotional Learning, University of Washington Tacoma "The editors and authors of this splendid volume are helping the SEL field chart its course via scientifically rigorous, culturally valid measurement and assessment. How can measuring and assessing children’s noncognitive skills improve teaching and learning? This volume points the way!"--J. Lawrence Aber, PhD, Willner Family Professor of Psychology and Public Policy, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, and University Professor, New York University "As the saying goes, 'we manage what we measure.' Practitioners have long understood the importance of high-quality, evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, embedded social–emotional learning (SEL), but how we assess our efforts has been challenging. This book lays out in great detail the current state of SEL assessment and identifies vital elements for practitioners to consider. It should be required reading for anyone serious about measuring--and improving--SEL efforts."--Joe Aleardi, Executive Director, Horizons Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut-Table of ContentsForeword, Timothy P. Shriver Introduction, Stephanie M. Jones, Nonie K. Lesaux, & Sophie P. Barnes I. From Physiology to Character Virtues: Creative, Contextually Relevant Approaches to Capturing Individual Functioning 1. Direct Assessment of Students’ Executive Functions and Motivation in Elementary Classroom Settings, Jelena Obradović & Lily Steyer 2. The Fidget Spinner Effect: Social and Emotional Assessment and the Healthy Evolution of the Social and Emotional Learning Field, Clark McKown 3. Defining and Measuring Young Children’s Social–Emotional Development in Global Contexts, Dana Charles McCoy 4. Stress Physiology in Context: On the Measurement and Meaning of Autonomic Nervous System and Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal-Axis Functioning, Keira B. Leneman & Daniel Berry 5. Measuring Noncognitive Skills Using Ambulatory Psychophysiology, Oliver Saunders Wilder & Richard Palumbo 6. Conceptualizing and Measuring Character Virtues and Related Attributes Using the Bornstein Specificity Principle: A Relational Developmental Systems-Based Perspective, Paul A. Chase, Dian Yu, Jonathan M. Tirrell, Mary H. Buckingham, Patricia Gansert, Yerin Park, Carolina Goncalves, & Richard M. Lerner II. In the Classroom: Setting- and Behavior-Focused Approaches 7. Behavior and Discipline: Direct Behavioral Indicators for Use in the Classroom, Sandra M. Chafouleas & Amy M. Briesch 8. Using Behavior Incident Data for Program and Classroom Decision Making: Addressing Issues of Equity and Exclusionary Discipline Responses, Lise Fox, Myrna Veguilla, & Mary Louise Hemmeter 9. Defining and Measuring Quality of Early Childhood Education in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, Abbie Raikes 10. Capturing the Social and Emotional Classroom: Using Setting-Level Measures to Drive Improvements in Teaching and Learning, Sophie P. Barnes, Rachel M. Abenavoli, & Stephanie M. Jones III. Population-Level Tools to Guide Practice and Policy 11. Cross-Cutting Issues for Measuring Social–Emotional Competency in Context: General Opportunities and Challenges with an Illustration of the Washoe County School District SEC Assessments, Rachel A. Gordon & Laura A. Davidson 12. Measuring and Monitoring Children’s Social and Emotional Competence and Well-Being in Schools, Families, and Communities at the Population Level: The Middle Years Development Instrument, Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl IV. Cross-Cutting Methodological and Policy Issues 13. Cross-Cutting Methodological Considerations for Measuring and Assessing Noncognitive Skills, Laura S. Hamilton 14. Thriving Matters: Policies and Assessment That Foster Equity and Thriving, Jessica Newman, David Osher, Deborah Moroney, & Samantha Neiman Index

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Book SynopsisMany K-3 teachers have relied on this book now with more than 50% new material to plan and deliver effective literacy instruction tailored to each student's needs.Trade Review"A smart, 'must-have' book for teachers, interventionists, and literacy coaches. Walpole and McKenna present a roadmap for a coordinated approach to assessment and instruction, while keeping the focus on the needs of individual students. The volume offers cost-effective models of instruction to meet the diverse needs of young learners. The many reproducible lesson plans and other tools are a bonus!"--Jennifer Allen, MEd, literacy specialist/coach, Waterville Public Schools, Maine "This practical book provides the specific guidance needed for precision teaching that differentiates reading instruction in daily practice. The authors answer the many 'how-to' questions about planning and logistics that beginning (and even more experienced) teachers are likely to have. The lesson plans are certain to be well thumbed, not only as instruction-ready resources, but also as models for creating additional lessons targeting essential skills. This second edition will be a welcome addition to the professional libraries of all educators who want to provide high-quality primary-grade reading instruction."--Kathleen A. Roskos, PhD, Department of Education and School Psychology, John Carroll University "The book's realistic, straightforward approach to differentiation provides teachers a viable way to embed differentiation into the classroom. The step-by-step plans and assessment system enhance professional learning. Teachers will appreciate how this book helps them plan and problem solve."--Cary B. Riches, EdD, Director of Curriculum and Instruction (PreK-12), Brandywine School District, Wilmington, Delaware -Table of Contents1. Setting the Stage 2. Models of Differentiation and Tiered Instruction 3. Using Assessments to Guide Differentiation 4. Targeting Phonological Awareness and Word Recognition 5. Targeting Word Recognition and Fluency 6. Targeting Fluency and Comprehension 7. Targeting Vocabulary and Comprehension 8. Making Differentiation Schoolwide

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Book SynopsisMany standard reading assessment approaches fail to capture the strengths and needs of students from diverse sociocultural, linguistic, and academic backgrounds. From expert authors, this book guides educators in planning and conducting meaningful, equitable assessments that empower K-5 teachers and students, inform responsive instruction, and help to guard against bias. The book's holistic view of reading encompasses areas from text comprehension and constrained skills to building trusting relationships and promoting studentsâ agency. Twenty-eight assessment strategies are explained in step-by-step detail, including helpful implementation examples and 32 reproducible forms that teachers can download and print in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"This book issues a resounding call to remove the cloak of invisibility in literacy assessment and foster more informed and equitable instructional practices. Building on their extensive experience and research with children and families, the authors make teachers and students visible, and show what standard assessments fail to tell us. The book features authentic vignettes with roadmaps to guide literacy professionals in implementing assessments in a diversity of school settings across different geographic locations. This is a much-needed resource for empowering students and teachers in today’s schools."--Doris Walker-Dalhouse, PhD, Department of Educational Policy and Leadership, Marquette University "A child's understanding of reading is about more than decoding--it involves prior experience, linguistic knowledge, agency, interests, and emotions. This book embraces cultural responsiveness in assessment, and is a needed professional development resource and text for all who provide reading instruction. The chapters present research, theory, and procedures for conducting assessments that capture children’s capabilities as well as their needs."--Lesley Mandel Morrow, PhD, Distinguished Professor and Director, Center for Literacy Development, Graduate School of Education, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey "Elish-Piper, Matthews, and Risko definitively place assessment back in the hands of teachers and their students. The authors’ strengths-based, humanizing approach to reading assessment puts students’ sense of self and agency first, and respects teachers as professionals and decision makers about what is right for their students. The book is packed with how-to suggestions, theoretical knowledge, and classroom vignettes. Teachers, administrators, and teacher educators will find clear guidance on a full suite of assessments that move beyond standardized measures toward ways to promote deeper engagement and learning. The authors demonstrate their deep understanding of the complex undertaking of assessing each student’s reading identities and abilities.”--Dana A. Robertson, EdD, School of Education, Virginia Tech-Table of ContentsForeword, H. Richard Milner 1. The Urgency of Now: Addressing Assessment Inequities 2. Understanding Students’ Funds of Identity 3. Building Trusting Relationships: The Linchpin of Productive and Effective Reading Assessment 4. Using Student Talk to Assess Students’ Reading Comprehension 5. Assessing Readers’ Text Comprehension 6. Assessing Constrained Skills within the Big Picture of Reading 7. Using Assessment to Support Students’ Development of Agency 8. Starting with Student Strengths 9. Literacy Assessment as Oeuvre: Teachers and Students Building a Visible Body of Work References Index

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Book SynopsisNow in a revised and updated fifth edition, this gold-standard text and K-8 practitioner resource provides a roadmap for comprehensive literacy instruction informed by the science of reading. Rather than advocating one best approach, the book shows how to balance skills- and meaning-focused instruction to support all students' success. Chapters describe specific ways to build word recognition, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, especially for learners who are struggling. The book explains the conceptual underpinnings of recommended strategies and techniques and shows how exemplary teachers actually put them into practice. New to This Edition *Updated throughout with new coauthor Tim Pressley; incorporates the latest research about reading development and difficulties. *Chapter on instruction for emergent bilingual learners (EBs), plus an appendix on selecting texts for EBs. *Expanded discussions of dyslexia and the role of executive function in readinTrade Review"I wouldn't expect the fifth edition of a text to be refreshing, but this one sure is. 'Balanced' truly means balanced! Reading researchers--rather than influencers or politicians--define and apply the science of reading with breadth and depth. This is a reading methods course text rich enough to prepare today’s teachers for the varied challenges they will face."--James W. Cunningham, PhD, School of Education (Emeritus), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "The gift of this text is the serious and clear-eyed treatment of the full spectrum of evidence about beginning literacy instruction. The authors demonstrate unparalleled command of the nuances of reading and reading research. The book is thorough and clear, and based on an underlying respect for the process of learning, the work of teaching, and the endeavor of inquiry. This fifth edition earns its place as a time-tested cornerstone for the study of reading instruction."--Rachael Gabriel, PhD, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut "There could be no better timing for publishing the fifth edition of this text. While the 'science of reading' label is placed on myriad curricular materials, the term is most often used too narrowly. True to what the broad base of research actually demonstrates is needed for student readers to thrive, this book makes a convincing argument for the validity and effectiveness of balanced instruction. The authors describe teaching practices, strategies, and classroom environments that foster all students’ literacy growth."--Peter Afflerbach, PhD, College of Education, University of Maryland, College Park "The term 'balanced literacy' emerged from Michael Pressley's exceptional translation of research for educators. In keeping with Michael Pressley's scholarly legacy, Tim Pressley and Richard Allington bring this book into its fifth edition, with elegant and clever interpretations of findings across many areas. The text positions the thoughtful educator to dive deep into literacy instruction. Especially helpful are the historical analyses of patterns in research and literacy instruction across the decades."--Heidi Anne E. Mesmer, PhD, School of Education, Virginia Tech "I have used this book as a central text in a graduate-level Foundations of Literacy course with practicing teachers for many years, and have recommended it for graduate reading programs in teacher education as well as ongoing teacher learning experiences in schools. My students have been astounded by the new insights they gain from this text, and have been inspired to make immediate revisions to their literacy instruction. I am thrilled that the fifth edition adds current research in each chapter, as well as adding a chapter on emergent bilingual learners, making the book even more relevant to the educators I work with."--Amy Frederick, PhD, Associate Professor and MSE Reading Program Director, Teacher Education Department, University of Wisconsin–River Falls-Thoroughly defines and describes each type of instruction before showing how successful classrooms provide teacher support as children apply the skills they are learning.--Curriculum Connections (on the third edition)--Curriculum Connections, 04/01/2007ƒƒA valuable resource of significant information and viewpoints about the nature of the reading act, the essential aspects of learning to read and of not learning to read, and the processes needed to transform reading education in our elementary schools.--Teachers College Record (on the second edition)--Teachers College Record, 01/01/2003Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Fifth Edition, Tim Pressley Introduction to the Fourth Edition, Richard L. Allington Introduction to the Third Edition, Michael Pressley 1. Skills-Emphasis, Meaning-Emphasis, and Scientifically Based Balanced Reading Instruction 2. Skilled Reading 3. Children Who Experience Problems in Learning to Read 4. Before Reading Words Begins 5. Learning to Recognize Words 6. Fluency 7. Vocabulary 8. The Need for Increased Comprehension Instruction 9. Reading Instruction for Emergent Bilinguals, Ana Taboada Barber 10. Expert Literacy Teaching in the Primary Grades, Ruth Wharton-McDonald 11. Motivation and Literacy 12. Concluding Reflections Author Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisWritten and edited by experts in the field, this book provides a blueprint for weaving effective word study into the fabric of classrooms and schools. Provided are principles, ideas, materials, and activities for use with teachers in a range of professional learning contexts. Key topics include word study foundations and orthographic knowledge; implementing collaborative coaching models, learning huddles, and workshops; and word study strategies for young children, emergent bilingual students, and adolescents. Helpful reproducible tools include the empirically validated Word Study Classroom Observation Guide. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Finally, a research-based, developmentally sound guide for literacy instruction and learning! This comprehensive work from leaders in word study provides multiple resources for literacy specialists and instructional leaders. It includes sample lesson plans, grouping configurations, reflection prompts, and a valuable protocol for observing and planning word study lessons. The book impressively brings to life the experiences of teachers across all levels--their struggles and triumphs with implementing word study. Presented are professional development models that promote continuity and lasting learning for all students."--Nurit W. Stites, MEd, learning facilitator and implementation specialist, Washoe County School District, Reno, Nevada "I can’t wait to share Word Study for Literacy Leaderswith my graduate students and advanced preservice teachers; I am already looking forward to the discussions it will generate. Further, I am excited to implement the techniques in this book in my consultation practice. I think inservice teachers will gravitate toward the practical approach. This book is full of ideas that are classroom ready and sure to improve teacher morale."--Sandra Martin-Chang, PhD, Department of Education, Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada "An outstanding resource for understanding the scientific basis of word study and for implementing this approach in classrooms. The book also describes how to create the conditions that support effective implementation at a large scale. The chapters, written by top scholars in the area of literacy development, are packed with real-world examples and supplementary materials. This book would be an excellent addition to an advanced undergraduate- or graduate-level course for students going on to become the next generation of K-12 educators."--Andrew J. Mashburn, PhD, Department of Psychology, Portland State University-Table of ContentsForeword, Shane Templeton, Marcia Invernizzi, and Francine R. Johnston I. Foundations of Word Study and Professional Learning 1. Foundations of Word Study Instruction, Donald R. Bear, Amy Frederick, Darl Kiernan, & Anne C. Ittner 2. Professional Learning and Word Study, Anne C. Ittner, Amy Frederick, Darl Kiernan, & Donald R. Bear II. Coaching Word Study Instruction 3. Using the Word Study Classroom Observation Guide to Stimulate Professional Reflection and Growth, Kristin M. Gehsmann 4. Learning Huddles: Collaborating to Improve Word Study Instruction, Darl Kiernan & Kim Austin 5. Literacy Coaching Approaches in Word Study, Sarah Negrete, Treena Parker, & Shari Dunn 6. The Promise of Virtual Coaching for Professional Learning in Word Study and Beyond, Kristin Burger & Anna Jennerjohn III. Professional Learning in Different Word Study Settings 7. How Do You Help Teachers Strategically Support Emergent Bilinguals?, Lori Helman & Anne C. Ittner 8. Support and Insight for Teachers of Young Children, Laura Tortorelli & Annmarie Petrozzelli Spear 9. Expanding Possibilities for Multimodal Word Study Instruction Using a Design Thinking Approach, Maggie Struck & Elizabeth Weise 10. Preparing Preservice Teachers to Teach Developmental Word Study in Diverse Classrooms, Hiawatha Smith & Amy Frederick 11 Developing Professional Knowledge to Implement Word Study Interventions, Latisha Hayes 12. Engaging Teachers of Adolescent Readers in Vocabulary-Focused Professional Learning, Madison Weary & Kevin Flanigan 13. Metalinguistic Journeys: Supporting Secondary Teachers with Academic Vocabulary Instruction, Dianna Townsend & Rachel Knecht 14. Getting Administrators on Board, Alisa Simeral Appendix: Word Study Classroom Observation Guide Index

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Book SynopsisWritten and edited by experts in the field, this book provides a blueprint for weaving effective word study into the fabric of classrooms and schools. Provided are principles, ideas, materials, and activities for use with teachers in a range of professional learning contexts. Key topics include word study foundations and orthographic knowledge; implementing collaborative coaching models, learning huddles, and workshops; and word study strategies for young children, emergent bilingual students, and adolescents. Helpful reproducible tools include the empirically validated Word Study Classroom Observation Guide. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.Trade Review"Finally, a research-based, developmentally sound guide for literacy instruction and learning! This comprehensive work from leaders in word study provides multiple resources for literacy specialists and instructional leaders. It includes sample lesson plans, grouping configurations, reflection prompts, and a valuable protocol for observing and planning word study lessons. The book impressively brings to life the experiences of teachers across all levels--their struggles and triumphs with implementing word study. Presented are professional development models that promote continuity and lasting learning for all students."--Nurit W. Stites, MEd, learning facilitator and implementation specialist, Washoe County School District, Reno, Nevada "I can’t wait to share Word Study for Literacy Leaderswith my graduate students and advanced preservice teachers; I am already looking forward to the discussions it will generate. Further, I am excited to implement the techniques in this book in my consultation practice. I think inservice teachers will gravitate toward the practical approach. This book is full of ideas that are classroom ready and sure to improve teacher morale."--Sandra Martin-Chang, PhD, Department of Education, Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada "An outstanding resource for understanding the scientific basis of word study and for implementing this approach in classrooms. The book also describes how to create the conditions that support effective implementation at a large scale. The chapters, written by top scholars in the area of literacy development, are packed with real-world examples and supplementary materials. This book would be an excellent addition to an advanced undergraduate- or graduate-level course for students going on to become the next generation of K-12 educators."--Andrew J. Mashburn, PhD, Department of Psychology, Portland State University-Table of ContentsForeword, Shane Templeton, Marcia Invernizzi, and Francine R. Johnston I. Foundations of Word Study and Professional Learning 1. Foundations of Word Study Instruction, Donald R. Bear, Amy Frederick, Darl Kiernan, & Anne C. Ittner 2. Professional Learning and Word Study, Anne C. Ittner, Amy Frederick, Darl Kiernan, & Donald R. Bear II. Coaching Word Study Instruction 3. Using the Word Study Classroom Observation Guide to Stimulate Professional Reflection and Growth, Kristin M. Gehsmann 4. Learning Huddles: Collaborating to Improve Word Study Instruction, Darl Kiernan & Kim Austin 5. Literacy Coaching Approaches in Word Study, Sarah Negrete, Treena Parker, & Shari Dunn 6. The Promise of Virtual Coaching for Professional Learning in Word Study and Beyond, Kristin Burger & Anna Jennerjohn III. Professional Learning in Different Word Study Settings 7. How Do You Help Teachers Strategically Support Emergent Bilinguals?, Lori Helman & Anne C. Ittner 8. Support and Insight for Teachers of Young Children, Laura Tortorelli & Annmarie Petrozzelli Spear 9. Expanding Possibilities for Multimodal Word Study Instruction Using a Design Thinking Approach, Maggie Struck & Elizabeth Weise 10. Preparing Preservice Teachers to Teach Developmental Word Study in Diverse Classrooms, Hiawatha Smith & Amy Frederick 11 Developing Professional Knowledge to Implement Word Study Interventions, Latisha Hayes 12. Engaging Teachers of Adolescent Readers in Vocabulary-Focused Professional Learning, Madison Weary & Kevin Flanigan 13. Metalinguistic Journeys: Supporting Secondary Teachers with Academic Vocabulary Instruction, Dianna Townsend & Rachel Knecht 14. Getting Administrators on Board, Alisa Simeral Appendix: Word Study Classroom Observation Guide Index

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Book SynopsisNow in a revised and expanded third edition, this established course text and teacher guide explores the processes involved in second-language acquisition and translates the research into practical instructional strategies for PreK-12. Engaging classroom vignettes and personal reflections from the authors and other seasoned educators bring the teaching methods and linguistic concepts to life. Highlighting ways to draw on emergent bilingual and multilingual students' strengths, the book presents innovative learning activities, lesson-planning ideas, technology applications, downloadable reproducible forms, and other resources. Second edition title: Building Literacy with English Language Learners. New to This Edition *Chapter on visual literacy. *Extensive updated coverage of literacy in the digital age, including gamification and video games, digital reading, and uses of ChatGPT in the classroom. *Increased attention to multimodal projects and activTrade Review"In the third edition, Lems, Soro, and Charles present important current advances in language education. Of note are fast-developing technologies and their uses, not only as teaching and learning tools and modalities, but also as topics for content lessons. The third edition is well organized and accessible, and masterfully connects linguistic concepts to strategies that educators can immediately implement in their classrooms. This is an excellent text for teacher preparation courses related to second-language acquisition and bilingual education. I have used the book in my biliteracy methods courses, as well as for professional development, and loved it. The content can serve as a basis for writing assignments, in-class discussion and analysis, presentations, and demonstrations of the sample teaching strategies."--Sonia W. Soltero, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Leadership, Language and Curriculum, DePaul University "Lems, Soro, and Charles provide a clear, accessible roadmap to literacy instruction for English language learners, based on solid research in linguistics, reading and writing development, and ESL teaching methods. I’ve used this text multiple times in my graduate class on ELL literacy, with great success. My students, many of whom are inservice teachers, find the book to be not only enlightening, but also really practical, due to the many instructional techniques and activities it includes. A real highlight of the third edition is the added emphasis throughout on supporting students’ multilingualism and making their L1s an integral part of English literacy instruction through practices like translanguaging."--Karen L. Ford, PhD, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education, University of Virginia "In its third edition, this book has gotten even better. It continues to do a superb job of combining theory with application. As the authors introduce linguistic concepts, they share their own personal experiences and those of other professionals in the field. The authors have added more practical activities that teachers can start using right away to help multilingual learners master a new language. I really appreciated the discussions of topics like the pros and cons of using artificial intelligence in the classroom.”--Margaret Gigous, MA, EL Resource Teacher, Villa Park School District 45, Illinois -Table of ContentsPreface Guide to Pronunciation in This Book 1. Big Ideas and Research That Guide the Profession 2. First-Language Influence in Second-Language Acquisition 3. ELL Oracy: Listening Comprehension and Oral Language Development 4. Learning to Read, Write, and Spell Words in English as a New Language 5. Visual Literacy and Language Growth 6. Using Morphemes to Learn Vocabulary 7. Word Formation Processes, Cognates, and Collocations 8. “The Same, but Different”: Reading Fluency in English as a New Language 9. Achieving Comprehension in L2 English Reading 10. Writing to Learn in English across the Curriculum 11. Multilingual Learners in the Multimodal Classroom Glossary References Index

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