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Becoming a Literacy Leader: Supporting Learning and Change 1st Edition

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Becoming a Literacy Leader chronicles the work of Jennifer Allen, an elementary teacher who moved to a new school and a new job as a literacy specialist, and found herself tackling everything from teacher study groups to state-mandated assessment plans. The book is rooted in Jennifer's belief that teachers know what they need when it comes to professional development in literacy, and the best literacy leaders are those who listen to and respect the educators in their midst. Grounded in research but thoroughly practical, Jennifer shares advice on:

  • organizing a literacy room with resources for classroom teachers, including book lists, bins of children's books tied to craft and strategy lessons, bulletin board ideas, and files with instructional materials;
  • developing intervention classrooms for struggling readers and writers built on collaboration between teachers and literacy specialists;
  • setting up assessment notebooks for teachers, and preparing new and veteran teachers for student assessments across grades;
  • creating model programs for dealing with schoolwide problems like reading fluency, and then moving from the pilot to implementation in many classrooms;
  • coaching new and veteran teachers in the latest literacy practices, without taking on the role of expert;
  • analyzing and using books, videos and journals in professional development programs;
  • infusing routine staff meetings with discussions of new literacy curricula;
  • leading teacher study groups using a variety of formats;
  • finding and budgeting money for professional development programs in literacy;
  • protecting time and scheduling priorities, to ensure the literacy specialist position doesn't become a “catch-all” for the random needs of teachers or administrators.

At a time when all administrators are urged to be literacy leaders, this insider's view helps to define what leadership looks like and shows how to create an environment that fosters professional development. Jennifer Allen shares the balance leaders struggle with, as they strive to support and honor the fine practices of teachers, even as they nudge colleagues to improve their literacy instruction. Ultimately, Becoming a Literacy Leader is a hopeful book, an optimistic and realistic portrait of life in schools among teachers committed to doing their jobs well.

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  6. Language
    English
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stenhouse Publishers; 1st edition (January 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1571104194
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1571104199
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches
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Karen A. Peale
5.0 out of 5 stars Becoming a Liteteracy Leader
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2012
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I chose this book as a supplement in my coaching class because we had to read a second book on coaching. I really love Allen's resource room and it is to be commeneded. All school districts should inspire to have a room like that. I also liked how she ran book clubs. She has a more softer approach to coaching, which I appreciated. It was an easy read and you felt the need to finish it. My class text however.....
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readsingrun
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful and practical
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2010
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This book was phenomenal for me because I am in the middle of getting my master's degree in reading. It was recommended for an additional read by my professor, and it was well worth the money! If you want practical suggestions for making your life as a literacy coach more sustainable and successful, this is the book for you! Jennifer Allen gives you a detailed look into her life as a coach, describing lessons learned along the way. Very informative and it only took about 2 days to read!
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Jennifer Gillen
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring!
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2012
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This author/teacher/coach has a very nice writing style. She does a great job organizing the information in her book in a logical manner and presenting new ideas. (Finally, some new stuff in the world of literacy!) This book was not so much about coaching as it was about how to produce literacy program change. A lot of the ideas can be implemented by teachers and principals. One of the things I loved reading about was how to create professional development groups among colleagues without using a lecture format. The author makes a wonderful point that to change the quality of literacy in schools we must first change the quality of literacy in own lives through writing, reading and thinking. There are numerous useful references at the back of the book and a bibliography for training and children's literature. This was an easy read with an inspiring punch.
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Natalie
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent tool for reading teachers and literacy coaches...
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2014
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This book is a great addition to my reading teacher bookshelf. Not only does it have tips and tools for working with the kids, but also it contains valuable insights for bringing the staff of your building on board to the idea of literacy intervention classrooms for those struggling students. I'm taking my time going thru this book, as there is so much contained in it!
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mossback
3.0 out of 5 stars The author does give her experience as a literacy leader ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2014
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The author does give her experience as a literacy leader which is what the book promised. However, I didn't see how it could help me in my current position as a reading specialist.
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CarolineReads
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! Lots of practical information you can use ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018
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Great book! Lots of practical information you can use as a literacy coach. Easy to read and relevant to teaching in today's culture.
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Kaycee 12345
5.0 out of 5 stars Literacy coach
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2011
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This book inspired me to get my masters degree and become a reading specialist for my school. It has many great ideas for acting as a reading coach/literacy leader.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good for new and experienced literacy coaches
Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2016
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This book is a good starting point for new literacy coaches as well as a complete check in for those already in practice. Jennifer walks the reader through the layers of literacy coaching as well as challenges the reader to consider the implications of current practices and where there can be further improvement.
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