The 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 8½" x 11" size. Previous edition title:The Reading Specialist, Third Edition.
 
New to This Edition
*Broader view of literacy now encompasses reading, writing, oral language, and digital and visual literacies.
*Grounded in the International Literacy Association's updatedStandards 2017.
*New or expanded discussions of multi-tiered systems of support, culturally responsive practice, uses of technology in instruction and professional learning, successful practices in middle and high school settings, and coaching.
*Extended case example that follows one literacy specialist through her entire first year in a school.
*Appendix with website resources.
 

1. 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