Literacy coaches game plan

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Specific ways to support teachers by providing high-quality professional development are discussed. The book is grounded in state-of-the-art research on PreK-5 instruction and the characteristics of effective coaches. See also The Literacy Coaching Challenge, which guides more experienced coaches in choosing among different coaching models and addresses typical issues of implementation. This practical guide presents effective coaching strategies and best practices for enhancing literacy instruction, working with administrators and communities, and boosting student performance across all grade levels.

Chart your course for success: A guide for school and district leaders Research supports the value of coaches in improving school culture and facilitating change that leads to staff and student success. This comprehensive resource guides school and district leaders through the journey of developing and sustaining an effective coaching program.

The authors engage readers with a nautical metaphor that outlines the planning and implementation process, including how to: Cast a vision for the coaching program Determine desired characteristics of instructional coaches Use data to evaluate and refine the program Communicate the benefits to leaders, principals, and teachers Design appropriate professional training and support.

But what does this look like in practice? This book shows you the day-to-day coaching moves that build powerful coaching relationships. Side-by-Side Modeling. Critical Conversations based on Evidence of Student Learning. Comprehensive Literacy Plans. Effective Literacy Coaches. Model Classrooms.

A Systemic Approach to Literacy Achievement. Uniquely dedicated to developing literacy and leadership skills in individual students, Step Up Your GAME designs small and large group interactions that include reading, writing, speaking, listening, and discovery. Activity rotations encourage self-regulation, teamwork, flexibility, and communication. Through high energy facilitation and age-appropriate scenarios, attention is paid to different learning modalities such as auditory, visual, kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal learning.

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