The Literacy Coaching Challenge: Models and Methods for Grades K-8 (Solving Problems in the Teaching

When the goal is supporting excellent teaching, there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach. This popular practitioner resource and text helps readers navigate the many choices involved in developing and fine-tuning a coaching program that offers the best fit for a particular school. The authors draw on current research as well as their extensive experience in K-8 settings. They provide clear guidance (with helpful reproducibles) on:

*Major coaching models and how to choose among them.

*Applying principles of adult learning and motivation.

*The role of reading assessment in coaching.

*Balancing classroom-level, grade-level, and whole-school tasks.

*Special considerations in middle school coaching.

See also The Literacy Coach's Handbook, Second Edition, which offers a complete primer on the role of the literacy coach and what coaches need to know to get started.

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• The Literacy Coach's Handbook, Second Edition: A Guide to Research-Based Practice
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• Statistics Unplugged
• Speech to Print: Language Essentials for Teachers, Second Edition
• Literacy Assessment and Intervention for Classroom Teachers
• Diverse Learners in the Mainstream Classroom: Strategies for Supporting ALL Students Across Content Areas--English Language Learners, Students with Disabilities, Gifted/Talented Students
• Best Practices of Literacy Leaders: Keys to School Improvement
• Literacy Theory as Practice: Connecting Theory and Instruction in K-12 Classrooms (Language and Literacy Series)