Year Round Literacy Leadership

This is the ultimate resource for school and district Literacy Leaders who desire to create a positive, fun, and engaging literacy culture for every student in every classroom all year long! In these pages, you will find 300+ detailed reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities to implement in your school every day, every month, all year long! While students are improving their literacy skills, they are also learning about a wide variety of concepts that will intrigue, motivate, and engage their interests. Here is just a short (short!) list of literacy observances and activities featured in this resource for creating a fun and engaging literacy culture in your school: Braille Alphabet Challenge Coding Book Clubs Love of Reading Month Read alouds International Day of Sign Languages Talk like a Pirate Day Author's visits Author's birthdays Gratitude journals Storytelling Reading challenges Author studies Fruit and vegetable month International Yoga Day Summer solstice sundial reading This book is your key to unlocking the literacy potential in your school, propelling it into a realm where literacy excellence is not just a goal but an expectation. The activities in Year-Round Literacy Leadership are specifically curated for Literacy Leaders - principals, vice-principals, and school leaders - who all possess a shared commitment to increasing reading achievement in their schools by implementing literacy-related activities that invite curiosity, increase cultural knowledge, connect to other content-area subjects, and enhance an interest in reading and writing thereby enriching the overall literacy culture in their schools. Build student background knowledge! Increase student vocabulary! Engage students in thoughtful dialogue! Expose your students to interesting and exciting concepts! Connect literacy across the subject areas! Encourage reading and writing in meaningful ways! Make reading, writing, and learning FUN! Elevate your Literacy Leadership! CELEBRATE LITERACY with this valuable resource that every school leader needs to create the kind of literacy environment that results in improved student reading achievement all year long!

This authoritative text and practitioner resource has now been extensively revised and expanded with 70% new material covering new topics and standards in literacy leadership. Prominent experts present research-based methods for improving instruction, assessment, and professional learning experiences in PreK–12. The distinct roles of teachers, reading/literacy specialists, literacy coaches, special educators, and principals are explored, with an emphasis on fostering a culture of collaboration. Chapters highlight the standards that apply to each component of a schoolwide literacy program, give examples of what they look like in schools, and share implications for classroom practice and professional learning. Pedagogical features include guiding questions, case examples, vignettes, engagement activities, and annotated resources for further learning. New to This Edition *Now copublished with the International Literacy Association (ILA) and grounded in ILA's updated Standards 2017; expanded grade range includes PreK. *Chapters on new topics: writing instruction, sustaining schoolwide improvements, and collaborative leadership. *New chapters on core topics: the principal’s role, assessment, middle and high school literacy programs, special education, and culturally responsive instruction. *Vignettes from leaders in diverse roles, “Think About This” questions for discussion/reflection, and end-of-chapter annotated resources.

This premier volume in TC Presss Practitioner Bookshelf series offers valuable information for leaders in preschool settings and pre-kindergarten classrooms. A handy reference, it covers key aspects of literacy, learning, and teaching, including child development, standards, curriculum planning assessment and accountability, professional development, and home-school connections.

Many students leave elementary school without developing the reading skills they need to succeed in middle and high schools. Meanwhile, educators at all levels are under more pressure to maximize students' literacy achievement. Here's a book that provides the leadership strategies and practices you need to rise to this challenge. With clear examples and basic steps, the authors describe a fail-safe literacy system that includes *Analyzing the strengths of your current approach and setting high expectations. *Finding the hidden sources of information that reveal whether students are developing literacy behaviors. *Identifying where to adjust your current curriculum and instruction. *Planning literacy-focused professional development and continuous improvement. Note: This product listing is for the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the book.

This resource presents an overview of how three-, four-, and five-year-olds learn to read and shows school leaders how to implement and support quality early literacy programs.

Packed with vivid examples from actual schools, this book explores specific ways that literacy leaders can partner with teachers to meet all students' instructional needs. It provides a range of research-based strategies for implementing effective instruction in a response-to-intervention framework. It also describes innovative interventions—including schoolwide programs and family and community initiatives—that promote success for struggling readers. Practical ideas are presented for engaging particular populations, such as boys and middle and high school students, and for supporting teachers' professional development. Eight reproducible handouts and forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

"Getting down from the ivory tower and stepping out of the principal′s office, these authors offer some of the most important and useful books about leadership that principals can buy." —Andy Hargreaves, Thomas More Brennan Chair in Education Boston College "Addresses some of the most important challenges facing school leaders today. The authors bring a remarkable combination of deep, practical experience and academic sophistication to these challenges." —Ken Leithwood, Professor Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto "This series of little volumes provides a valuable resource for new principals who would become accomplished instructional leaders and seasoned principals looking to strengthen their leadership capacity." —Roland S. Barth, Founding Director Harvard Principals′ Center "This series allows school principals to integrate theory and practice themselves, resulting in highly insightful and practical strategies that will make a difference in schools. Practitioners: lead thyselves!" —Michael Fullan, Professor Emeritus Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto A proven plan to raise the quality of literacy instruction and learning schoolwide! To effectively monitor instruction and adherence to a standards-based curriculum, every principal must understand all aspects of literacy teaching and development. As part of the Leading Student Achievement series, this practical guide supports principals and school leaders in improving literacy instruction and achievement for K–12 students. Based on a balanced approach that emphasizes all components of literacy, this volume: Explores the role of the principal and shared leadership in the improvement process Guides school leaders in developing effective school teams for improving literacy Demonstrates how to create and implement a literacy plan Recommends practices that support classroom instruction Examines how to promote home–school–community partnerships Aligned with both IRA and NCTE standards, The Principal as Instructional Leader in Literacy offers a comprehensive approach to providing high-quality literacy leadership.