Literacy Coaching Challenge

When the goal is supporting excellent teaching, there is no &quote;one-size-fits-all&quote; approach. This popular practitioner resource and text helps readers 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.See also The Literacy Coach's Handbook, Second Edition, which offers a complete primer on the role of the literacy coach and what coaches need to know to get started.