The Literacy Coaching Challenge: Models and Methods for Grades K-8 (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy)

When the goal is supporting excellent teaching, there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach. This book helps literacy coaches and administrators navigate the many choices involved in developing and fine-tuning a coaching program that offers the best fit for a particular school. The authors draw on current research as well as their extensive experience in K-8 settings. They provide clear guidance (with helpful reproducibles) on:

*Major coaching models and how to choose among them

*Applying principles of adult learning and motivation

*The role of reading assessment in coaching

*Balancing classroom-level, grade-level, and whole-school tasks

*Special considerations in middle school coaching