A much-needed and unique resource for both literacy coaches and reading specialists! Now in its third edition, Reading Specialists and Literacy Coaches in the Real World is a unique resource designed to prepare reading specialists and literary coaches to implement reading programs at the school and district level. It includes both theoretical and practical information about the varied roles of reading specialists and literacy coaches to prepare administrators to coordinate, implement, and evaluate programs for teaching reading/language arts. Rave Reviews “I would suggest this book to anyone who is a reading specialist or a member of a literacy team. I see this text as being a great guidebook to creating, implementing, and maintaining a school-wide or district-wide literacy program. After reading this book I have a new found appreciation for someone who has to work with so many different teaching styles and resources out there.” -Allie Smith, Wilshire Park, St. Anthony, MN “The content of this text covers excellent topics to help reading specialists and literacy coaches understand their roles.” - Donna Schweitzer, Forwood Elementary School, Wilmington, DE New Features of the Third Edition: <li>More information on Reading Next, Response to Intervention and other national reports, particularly in the secondary schools. </li>
<li>Updated discussions of evolving standards, enacting standards, professional development, mentorship and assessment. </li>

Reading Specialists and Literacy Coaches in the Real World (3rd Edition)

Politics & Social Sciences

Vogt, MaryEllen J.

Shearer, Brenda A.

Social Sciences

Pearson

This book offers practical suggestions, examples, and step-by-step guides for establishing a literacy team, assessing school literacy needs, developing longitudinal plans, designing assessment and curriculum for learners, and seeking grants. It discusses traditional issues of roles, programs, and decisions related to the reading specialist, while employing a sociocultural perspective which recognizes the importance of the school, community, and family contexts. Vogt teaches education at California State University. Shearer teaches reading education at the University of Wisconsin. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Reading Specialists in the Real World: A Sociocultural View

Reference

Vogt, MaryEllen

Words, Language & Grammar

Allyn&Bacon

A much-needed and unique resource for both literacy coaches and reading specialists! Now in its second edition, Reading Specialists and Literacy Coaches in the Real World is a unique resource designed to prepare reading specialists and literary coaches to implement reading programs at the school and district level. It includes both theoretical and practical information about the varied roles of reading specialists and literacy coaches to prepare administrators to coordinate, implement, and evaluate programs for teaching reading/language arts. Rave Reviews “The text content and organization foster the skills necessary for comprehension and lifelong learning by incorporating practice in these areas into the text….The text represents practical application at its best.” -Elaine M. Pongratz, Bloomsburg University “What distinguishes this text from others in the field is its specific focus on the role of the reading specialist.” -Cheryl Ann Slattery, Ed.D., Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania New Features of the Second Edition: <ul>
<li>A new chapter focuses on the special roles of literacy coaches. Throughout the book, the literacy coach’s responsibilities are compared and contrasted with those of the reading specialist. </li>
<li>Includes the IRA Standards for Reading Professionals in Appendix J and in the At-a-Glance Correlation Chart inside the front cover of the book. In addition, the IRA Standards are cross-referenced at the beginning of each chapter. </li>
<li>Includes references to the new IRA Standards for Middle and High School Literacy Coaches in text and in the Chapter Correlation Chart inside the back cover of the book. </li>
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New organization of the chapters includes a consolidation and simplification of the needs assessment and two-year planning process, as well as the new chapter focusing on literacy coaches.</li>
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Reading Specialists and Literacy Coaches in the Real World (2nd Edition)

Foreign Language Study & Reference

This theoretical and practical guidebook prepares reading specialists and literacy coaches to develop and teach reading and language arts at the school and district levels. Using current information on the standards for literacy professionals, the text incorporates significant developments in intervention, assessment, adolescent literacy, and multiple literacies. Vogt and Shearer explore the expanding roles and responsibilities of reading specialists and their impact on instructional practice.
 The full-featured and distinctive Third Edition offers opportunities for flexible teaching approaches as well as substantive coverage and tools such as the function of the literacy coach in Response to Intervention (RtI), guides to needs assessment and two-year plans, the advancement of professional development communities, portfolio and self-assessment projects, and companion materials that include key terms, recommended readings, chapter vignettes, and online resources.

Reading Specialists and Literacy Coaches in the Real World

Education & Teaching

Vogt, Mary Ellen

Schools & Teaching

Waveland Pr Inc.

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