The Administration and Supervision of Reading Programs (Language and Literacy Series)

By Dorothy S. Strickland and Shelley B. Wepner and Dorothy S. Strickland

Book Overview

Now in its Fourth Edition, this popular textbook is still the most comprehensive resource on the oversight of literacy programs (preK-12). With chapters written by authors with years of experience in schools, this new edition has been completely updated to incorporate current views about the literacy field in relation to changes in governmental regulations such as the No Child Left Behind Act. Offering specific guidelines that literacy leaders can use to improve their programs, the text covers selecting materials, assessing the quality of teachers, providing staff development, working with different types of learners, and incorporating writing and technology.

Book Features:

New insights about leading literacy programs in this era of accountability, high-stakes testing, and standards-based education.A focus on the changing role of reading specialists and the newly developed role of literacy coaches. Vignettes throughout the book illustrate the application of theories.Advice for working with diverse learners, including English Language Learners and students with special needs.Concrete suggestions for collaborative leadership.An in-depth look at the assessment of students and programs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807748498
• ISBN13: 9780807748497
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 0.8" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Good book for referring to later

I had to have this for a grad class I was taking. I originally checked it out from the college library. I ended up buying it as it will be a useful book for later, not just during the college class.

Very informative book

I had to get this book for my masters class and found it very interesting and informative. It's an easy read. Each chapter is written by different authors so that it's not monotonous to read. A lot of good points are brought up.

Administration and supervision of reading programs

This is a great reference book for anyone in the reading field.It has great ideas and information and the articles are reader friendly.

The Administration and Supervision of Reading Programs (Language and Literacy Series (Teachers Colle

This book is very explicit in what it teaches. The ideas are concrete and always backed up by examples. One of the more useful books I've read concerning education.