Best Practices of Literacy Leaders, Second Edition

Keys to School Improvement

Rita M Bean editor Allison Swan Dagen editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Guilford Publications

Published:9th Jun '20

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Best Practices of Literacy Leaders, Second Edition cover

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.

"Swan Dagen and Bean have put together the definitive book on literacy leadership. The book explains the key roles of formal and informal leaders in initiating, supporting, and sustaining instructional improvement. It provides educators with powerful, research-based ways to enhance literacy learning for all students. The second edition explicitly recognizes that literacy instruction is an important part of children's entire educational trajectory--from PreK through the secondary grades--and features new chapters on issues and challenges at different levels of the system. It also presents a deeper treatment of the culturally diverse children served in our nation’s schools. This book should be required reading in teacher preparation, teacher leadership, literacy specialist, and school leadership programs."--Cynthia E. Coburn, PhD, School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University

"Each chapter in the second edition takes a close look at an essential topic through the lens of the literacy leader, using ILA's Standards 2017 as an anchor. Readers will be active from the start as they work their way through guiding questions, case examples, and engagement activities. This is my text of choice for learners in my graduate Leadership and Literacy course!"--Bethanie C. Pletcher, EdD, Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning Sciences, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi

"The go-to resource for today’s increasingly diverse schools and classrooms. This book is required reading for educators seeking to improve their understanding of the complex and nuanced roles of literacy leaders and to enact change in their school contexts. Written in an accessible style, the second edition covers hot topics ranging from culturally responsive instruction to literacy leadership in the digital age. Highly recommended!"--Evan Ortlieb, PhD, School of Education, St. John’s University

"This stimulating, timely, and actionable book is a 'must read.' Swan Dagen and Bean’s fully revised second edition will inspire and aid countless literacy specialists, coaches, principals, classroom teachers, and teacher educators, guiding them wisely toward improving students' literacy learning."--Patricia A. Edwards, PhD, University Distinguished Professor of Language and Literacy, Michigan State University-

ISBN: 9781462542284

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 650g

447 pages

2nd edition