Reading Specialists and Literacy Coaches in the Real World

by MaryEllen Vogt, Brenda A. Shearer

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:
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."
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.
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.
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.

Genres: Professional Development, Nonfiction, Education

352 pages, Paperback

First published August 12, 2006

Reviews

[Elisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very useful resource for literacy specialists. I appreciated all the links and vignettes.

[Katie Laugen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is best used within a classroom setting. There are fantastic vignettes and discussion questions that can be utilized in a group setting, but when reading independently it wasn't as effective. This book may be one that I keep as a reference, returning to it when I have specific questions.

[Barbara Gilbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read for those who wish to become a literacy coach or those who are currently coaches.

[Adynah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Required reading for my graduate program. Incredibly detailed guide for today's literacy coaches and reading specialists. Aligned with educational policy and real life vignettes.

[Read Ribbet · Rating 4 out of 5]

We use this for our Administration and Supervision course in the Reading Masters. It's a really comprehension resource. I am looking forward to giving Brenda some feedback before the next edition. Some of the key areas compressed int he final chapter need to have more attention earlier in the book and the model two year plan needs to revised. The assessment of impact is done as task completion but not true evaluation.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Provided me with a great deal of insight as to the role of the reading specialist and the many, many issues one may encounter in the field.

[Kitchengrrl · Rating 3 out of 5]

I appreciated the more approachable writing style in this book versus the other I read for this class. Still rather dense.

[Morgan]

Very technical. Good for class.

[Rachel]

This was a great educational resource!