"With literacy rates at record-low levels, reading teachers around the United States have realized that the balanced literacy approach schools have used for decades simply isn't working, and the science of reading might be the answer. More structured than its balanced literacy counterpart, the science of reading emphasizes phonemic awareness in addition to vocabulary and comprehension. It's Possible! A Leadership Plan for Implementing Quality Reading Instruction and Ensuring Literacy for All by Pati Montgomery and Angela Hanlin addresses the role of school leaders in ensuring literacy instruction is equitable. By deeply understanding the use of assessment, intervention, and data in successful reading instruction, leaders can support teachers in their mission to increase reading proficiency for all students"--
Applying the findings from the science of reading as well as the research on school leadership and highly effective schools, authors Pati Montgomery and Angela Hanlin guide principals and leaders on how to build systems and structures needed to ensure quality literacy instruction. Principals and leaders can implement the science of reading, support teachers, and increase literacy proficiency for all.
K8 educational leaders will use this book to: - Understand how to design a tiered literacy intervention program
- Gather and interpret assessment data to ensure student literacy is on target
- Provide professional development that best supports teachers
- Create a quality master schedule
- Collaborate with colleagues to provide equitable reading instruction for all students
Contents:Foreword by Jan Hasbrouck
Introduction
Chapter 1: Getting Started With Structured Literacy Instruction
Chapter 2: Implementing Universal Instruction
Chapter 3: Creating a Comprehensive Assessment Plan
Chapter 4: Intervening Quickly
Chapter 5: Conducting Effective Data Analysis
Chapter 6: Aligning Instructional Strategies With Data
Chapter 7: Prioritizing Ongoing Professional Development for Educators
Chapter 8: Collaborating Through Shared Leadership
Epilogue: Its Possible
Appendix A: Science of Reading Overview
Appendix B: Lesson Plan Template
Appendix C: Performance-Level Profiles With Small-Group Suggestions
References and Resources
Index