The Literacy Coach's Companion, PreK-3

By Brian Kissel and Brian Kissel

Book Overview

A concise reference with essential protocols for successful early literacy coaching

This book highlights the expanding role of literacy coaches in implementing early and elementary literacy programs. The authors present user-friendly guidelines and evidence-based strategies for sustained professional development, protocols for classroom observations and teacher conferences, and vignettes offering solutions to common coaching challenges. This resource illustrates how coaching professionals can:

Define an effective, proactive role in promoting literacy initiatives Strengthen content knowledge and coaching skills to support teachers' efforts and students' literacy development Collaborate with teachers and school leaders to establish productive learning communities Communicate their changing roles to administrators

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412960738
• ISBN13: 9781412960731
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Corwin Publishers
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.9" x 9.9"