Becoming a Literacy Leader Supporting Learning and Change

Name: Becoming a Literacy Leader Supporting Learning and Change
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ISBN: 9781571104199

ISBN-10: 1571104194

ISBN-13: 9781571104199

Edition: 2006

Authors: Jennifer Allen

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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…

Book details

List price: $26.67
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers
Publication date: 1/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 184
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English

Jennifer Allen is a freelance journalist and the author of the story collection Better Get Your Angel On. She has contributed pieces to numerous magazines including Rolling Stone, Mirabella, and The New Republic. Allen lives in Los Angeles with her husband, the author Mark Richard, and their son, Roman.




Introduction



A room of one's own for literacy



"My life in seven stories" : a model for a required in-service program



Study groups : developing voluntary professional development programs



Helping kids on the bubble : the literacy intervention classroom



Coaching in classrooms



The fluency awareness project : piloting reform initiatives



Support for assessment



Scheduling and budget