A Guide to Literacy Coaching

List of Figures List of Resources Foreword by Rita Bean Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. The Nature of Literacy Coaching in America's Schools Introduction Why Literacy Coaching Is Important What Is a Literacy Coach? What Are the Differences Between a Literacy Coach and a Reading Specialist? Coaching Labels Position Statements on the Literacy Coach Role and Qualifications of the Literacy Coach Standards for Middle and High School Literacy Coaches Literacy Coaching Clearinghouse Literacy Coaching Certification Throughout the United States An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Cathy Roller Summary Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups 2. The Multiple Roles of the Literacy Coach: Facilitator, Observer, Colleague, and Learner Introduction Scenario Coach as Facilitator Coach as Observer Coach as Colleague Coach as Learner An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Jack Cassidy Summary Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups 3. Assistance and Resources for New and Experienced Literacy Coaches Introduction Scenario A Glimpse at First-Year Coaching An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Roger Farr The Coach's Assignment Resources and Assistance Available to Literacy Coaches An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Shelley Wepner Summary Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups 4. The Schools in Which We Work Introduction Scenario Primary/Elementary School Settings Middle and High School Settings Special Education Classroom Settings Two Experts' Thoughts: Dr. Richard Vacca and Dr. JoAnne Vacca Summary Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups 5. The Communities in Which We Work Introduction Scenario Parents: Groups and Individuals Linking Teachers to Professional Organizations Government Relations An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Jesse Moore Linking to Other Literacy Agencies An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Linda Katz Summary Topic Extensions for Class Strategies or Study Groups 6. Literacy Leadership Introduction Scenario The Leadership Role Working With School Administrators An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Ken Koczur Summary Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups 7. Collaboration With Classroom Teachers Introduction Scenario Coaching the Struggling Teacher Coaching the Noncompliant Teacher An Expert's Thoughts: Laura Richlin, Literacy Coach Summary Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups 8. Collaboration With Other Professionals and School Personnel Introduction Scenario Collaborating Within the School Collaboration Outside the School Collaboration Through Professional Development An Expert's Thoughts: Theresa Manfre, Reading Specialist Summary Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups 9. Assessment: Focus on Student Achievement Introduction Scenario Collecting and Analyzing Data Schoolwide Data Classroom Data Observation Data Report Writing An Expert's Thoughts: Dr. Richard Allington Summary Extension Topics for Class Sessions or Study Groups 10. Major Reports That Impact Literacy Coaching Introduction Scenario What the Literacy Coach Should Know About the National Reading Panel Report What the Literacy Coach Should Know About the Reading First Initiative What the Literacy Coach Should Know About Reading Next: A Vision for Action and Research in Middle and High School Literacy What the Literacy Coach Should Know About the RAND Report What the Literacy Coach Should Know About Reading at Risk: A Survey of Literacy Reading in America How Do Literacy Coaches Obtain Needed Knowledge? Summary Topic Extensions for Class Sessions or Study Groups References Index