{"product_id":"best-practices-of-literacy-leaders-second-edition-9781462542291","title":"Best Practices of Literacy Leaders Second Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis authoritative text and practitioner resource has now been extensively revised and expanded with 70% new material covering new topics and standards in literacy leadership.\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e New to This Edition\u003cbr\u003e *Now copublished with the International Literacy Association (ILA) and grounded in ILA's updated \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Each chapter in the second edition takes a close look at an essential topic through the lens of the literacy leader, using ILA's \u003ci\u003eStandards 2017\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u0026amp;M University–Corpus Christi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"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-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eI. Roles\u003cbr\u003e 1. Literacy Leadership in a Culture of Collaboration, Rita M. Bean\u003cbr\u003e 2. Teachers as Literacy Leaders, Allison Swan Dagen, Aimee Morewood, \u0026amp; Christina Glance\u003cbr\u003e - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Katy Carroll)\u003cbr\u003e 3. The Reading\/Literacy Specialist: Still a Multifaceted Role, Rita M. Bean\u003cbr\u003e - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Susan Porter)\u003cbr\u003e 4. Literacy Coaches as Literacy Leaders, Jacy Ippolito \u0026amp; Joanna Lieberman\u003cbr\u003e - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Michael P. Henry)\u003cbr\u003e 5. The Principal’s Role in Literacy Leadership, Lori Helman \u0026amp; Katie Pekel\u003cbr\u003e - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Melissa Sonnek)\u003cbr\u003e 6. PreK-12 Literacy Programs: Moving from Curriculum to Collaboration to Collective Efficacy, Sharon Walpole \u0026amp; Megan N. Vitale\u003cbr\u003e II. Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation\u003cbr\u003e 7. Using Literacy Assessment to Improve Student Learning, Virginia Goatley, Cheryl Dozier, \u0026amp; Jaime Puccioni\u003cbr\u003e 8. PreK\/Primary Schoolwide Literacy Programs, Anne McGill-Franzen \u0026amp; Natalia Ward\u003cbr\u003e 9. Literacy Leadership in the Elementary\/Intermediate School Reading Program, Janice A. Dole, Sheree E. Springer, \u0026amp; Kerry A. Herman\u003cbr\u003e 10. Middle and High School Literacy Programs: Attending to Both Instructional and Organizational Challenges, Jacy Ippolito, Christina L. Dobbs, \u0026amp; Megin Charner-Laird\u003cbr\u003e 11. Differentiated Literacy Instruction, Jennifer Jones Powell, Lisa Aker, \u0026amp; Heidi Anne E. Mesmer\u003cbr\u003e - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Sheri Vasinda)\u003cbr\u003e 12. Fostering Effective Writing Instruction across the Grades, Sarah J. McCarthey \u0026amp; Carrie L. James\u003cbr\u003e - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Mellinee Lesley)\u003cbr\u003e 13. Literacy and Leadership in the Digital Age, Jill Castek \u0026amp; Carolyn B. Gwinn\u003cbr\u003e - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Justin Aglio)\u003cbr\u003e III. Contexts of Schooling\u003cbr\u003e 14. Literacy Leadership in Special Education, Donna M. Scanlon, Virginia Goatley, \u0026amp; Kathleen Spring\u003cbr\u003e 15. Culturally Responsive Literacy Instruction, Doris Walker-Dalhouse \u0026amp; Victoria J. Risko\u003cbr\u003e - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Valerie Kinloch)\u003cbr\u003e 16. Academic Language and Literacy Development for English Learners, MaryEllen Vogt\u003cbr\u003e - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Celia Banks)\u003cbr\u003e 17. Developing Effective Home–School Literacy Partnerships, Jeanne R. Paratore, Lilly M. Steiner, \u0026amp; Susan Dougherty\u003cbr\u003e - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Shawna Zervos)\u003cbr\u003e 18. Enactment of Reading Policy: Leading and Learning for Literacy and Equity, Sarah L. Woulfin \u0026amp; Britney Jones\u003cbr\u003e - Vignette: Literacy Leadership in Action (Sean Kottke)\u003cbr\u003e 19. Sustaining Literacy Practices That Transform Teaching and Learning, Lori DiGisi, Julie Meltzer, Lynn Schade, \u0026amp; Stephanie Maze-Hsu\u003cbr\u003e 20. Schools as Places of Learning: The Powerful Role of Literacy Leaders, Allison Swan Dagen \u0026amp; Rita M. Bean\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guilford Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408646840663,"sku":"9781462542291","price":58.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781462542291.jpg?v=1730503662","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/best-practices-of-literacy-leaders-second-edition-9781462542291","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}