The Literacy Coaching Handbook: Working With Teachers to Increase Student Achievement

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Diana Sisson (Sisson & Sisson Educational Consulting Services LLC, USA) Betsy Sisson (Sisson & Sisson Educational Consulting Services LLC, USA)

The Literacy Coaching Handbook

Working With Teachers to Increase Student Achievement

Diana Sisson (Sisson & Sisson Educational Consulting Services LLC, USA), Betsy Sisson (Sisson & Sisson Educational Consulting Services LLC, USA)

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Routledge
08 December 2023

Language Teaching (non-ELT); Primary & middle schools; Teacher training; Teaching of a specific subject; Educational: Languages other than English

"Learn how to become a more effective literacy coach to ensure lasting changes in teaching and learning at your school. In this second edition, literacy experts Diana and Betsy Sisson offer clear, research-based strategies that encourage professional development and growth. You’ll discover how to …

Understand the various roles that a literacy coach plays, from ""change agent"" to ""data analyst"";

Partner with administrators to build a school instructional team;

Determine which coaching model to use with your teachers;

Support your classroom colleagues and raise student achievement;

Tackle the literacy concerns present in today’s schools, and any resistance from classroom teachers who don’t want to be coached;

Discover innovative ways to provide multimodal coaching in the digital age;

Design a plan to promote growth centered on assessment and collaboration; and

Manage the multi-faceted responsibilities of literacy coaching with practical strategies.

Each chapter contains special features such as Coaching Moves, Coaching Questions, Working With Administrators, and Additional Readings to help you apply the information to your own situation. In addition, the Appendices offer photocopiable PD tools and study guide questions so you can discuss the ideas with others. With this practical book, you’ll have all the guidance you need to overcome challenges and thrive in your coaching role."

By: Diana Sisson (Sisson & Sisson Educational Consulting Services LLC USA), Betsy Sisson (Sisson & Sisson Educational Consulting Services LLC, USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
Weight: 535g
ISBN: 9781032528885
ISBN 10: 1032528885
Pages: 190
Publication Date: 08 December 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Diana Sisson and Betsy Sisson are international literacy consultants focusing on professional development and school improvement. They also serve as adjunct professors in the fields of teacher preparation, curriculum and instruction, educational research in literacy, and literacy instruction