Overview

An invaluable tool for current and aspiring literacy leaders, The Literacy Leadership Handbook by Cindy Lassonde and Kristine C. Tucker presents clear advice and guidelines for fostering collaboration among colleagues, improving teacher effectiveness by involving teachers as learners, and engaging teachers in planning for their own growth and development. Included are contributions from classroom teachers across grade levels, literacy coaches and reading specialists working in school districts, representatives from outside agencies, teacher educators, administrators, and parents in both urban and rural school settings. Also included are connections to the Common Core State Standards and Response to Intervention, and discussions of how ethical literacy leaders face and solve problems.   Note: This is the standalone book, if you want the book and access card order the ISBN below:   0133449211 / 9780133449211 Literacy Leadership Handbook, The: Best Practices for Developing Professional Literacy Communities Plus Children's and Young Adult Literature Database -- Access Card * Package consists of:    013301388X / 9780133013887 Literacy Leadership Handbook, The: Best Practices for Developing Professional Literacy Communities 0133016226 / 9780133016222 Children's and Young Adult Literature Database -- Access Card  

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Author:   Cindy Lassonde ,  Kristine Tucker
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Dimensions:   Width: 1.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 1.00cm
Weight:   0.245kg
ISBN:  

9780133013887

ISBN 10:   013301388
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   04 July 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Dedications About the Authors About the Contributors Foreword by Richard Allington Preface Acknowledgements   Chapter 1: Reframing the Culture of Literacy Leadership Introduction Literacy Leadership in Today’s Educational and Political Forum       The Common Core State Standards Connection: The Call to Common Ground by Tracey Johnson Creating a Renaissance Reframing Literacy Leadership Evolving Roles and Approaches       Individual Approach to Literacy Leadership       Team Approach to Literacy Leadership       Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: It Definitely Takes a Team! by      Dawn Hamlin Literacy Communities as Levers for Change Professional Standards Supporting Literacy Leadership in Schools Closing Thoughts The Ethical Literacy Leader:  Sharing the Responsibility for Literacy and Student Learning by         Jennifer Ireland       Cultivate Your Leadership Skills Critical Voices: Complexities of Literacy Leadership by Virginia Goatley       Cultivate Your Leadership Skills Questions for Reflection and Discussion Practical Applications       Classroom Activity       Professional Development Activity References             Chapter 2: Portraying a Paradigm for Change Introduction       Response to Intervention (RTI): Moving Targets by Dawn Hamlin Systems Thinking and Literacy Leadership Linking Systems Thinking to Purpose, Philosophy, and Pedagogy       The Common Core State Standards Connection: Navigating Implementation by Tracey     Johnson Narrative Inquiry, Experience, and Literacy Leadership Appreciative Coaching and Literacy Leadership Closing Thoughts The Ethical Literacy Leader: The “A for Effort” Dilemma by Jill Lewis-Spector       Cultivate Your Leadership Skills Critical Voices: Our Collaborative Journey of Change by Sandra Athans       Cultivate Your Leadership Skills Questions for Reflection and Discussion Practical Applications       Classroom Activity       Professional Development Activity References Chapter 3: Painting a Vision of Literacy Leadership Introduction A Portrait of Goals for Literacy Leaders       Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Explicit and Intense: Welcome     to the Emergency Room       Goal #1: Literacy Leaders Seek to Improve Evidence-Based Literacy Pedagogy       Goal #2: Literacy Leaders Seek to Improve the Performance of All Students       Goal #3: Literacy Leaders Seek to Affect School Culture A Portrait of Effective Professional Development       The Common Core State Standards Connection: Continue to Press toward the Mark by    Tracey Johnson       Case Scenarios Painting a Portrait of Literacy Learning Communities Closing Thoughts The Ethical Literacy Leader: Complementing Professional Standards with Personal Standards by Deborah Bordelon       Cultivate Your Leadership Skills Critical Voices: Chipping Away at a Wall of Resistance by Katie Stover       Cultivate Your Leadership Skills Questions for Reflection and Discussion Practical Applications       Classroom Activity       Professional Development Activity References             Chapter 4: Nurturing a Mosaic of Adult Learners Introduction       The Common Core State Standards Connection: Preparing for the Journey Ahead by       Tracey Johnson Working with a Mosaic of Adult Learners       Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader:  Training for the Data       Olympics by Dawn Hamlin       Assumption #1: Adult learners need to know why they are being asked to learn something new before engaging in the learning process.       Assumption #2: Adult learners come to learning situations with a wealth of experience.       Assumption #3: Adults are ready to learn when they perceive the need to change to be    more effective at what they do.       Assumption #4: Adults are motivated to learn after they experience the need for a change.       Assumption #5: Adults are motivated to learn based on internal needs.       Assumption #6: Adult learners are self-directing. The Artist as Specialist Closing Thoughts The Ethical Literacy Leader: How Do I Keep on Working? by Mary Ann Luciano       Cultivate Your Leadership Skills Critical Voices: Maintaining Respectful Relationships or “You’re Not the Boss of Me!” by Carolyn Chryst       Cultivate Your Leadership Skills Questions for Reflection and Discussion Practical Applications       Classroom Activity       Professional Development Activity References   Chapter 5: Sketching Critical and Collaborative Communication Introduction Artful Communication Etching Proactive Communication       The Common Core State Standards Connection: In All They Getting…Get an        Understanding by Tracey Johnson       Critical Collaboration       Collaborative Communication Etching the Communication Process       The Speaker’s Message       The Listener and the Response Etching Literacy Contexts       Large-Group Discussions       Working with Small Groups or Individuals       Dealing with Confrontation and Negotiation       Communicating Through Writing       Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Decision-Making and       Reviewing by Dawn Hamlin Closing Thoughts The Ethical Literacy Leader: Crafting Ethical Communication by Janet Richards       Cultivate Your Leadership Skills Critical Voices: Delivering the Hard Message by Dawn Wenzel       Cultivate Your Leadership Skills Questions for Reflection and Discussion Practical Applications       Classroom Activity       Professional Development Activity References   Chapter 6: Innovating a Mosaic of Creative Change Introduction       Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Tools of the Trade by Dawn         Hamlin Creativity and Literacy Leadership       The Common Core State Standards Connection: Involvement and Influence in Planning    Change by Tracey Johnson Imagination, Creativity, and Innovation in Action at Ridge and Valley Charter School Closing Thoughts The Ethical Literacy Leader: Advocating for a Model of Equity by Sherry Dismuke and Robin Sly       Cultivate Your Leadership Skills Critical Voices: Encouraging Teachers to Embrace Connectedness by Kathleen Muir       Cultivate Your Leadership Skills Questions for Reflection and Discussion Practical Applications       Classroom Activity       Professional Development Activity References   Chapter 7: Texturizing with Resources Introduction The Texture of Professional Literacy Associations The Texture of Online Professional Development and Networking       Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: What’s Up Online? by Dawn         Hamlin       The Common Core State Standards Connection: Built-In Resources by Tracey Johnson The Texture of Partnerships       Building Collaborative PD Models Closing Thoughts The Ethical Literacy Leader: Travelling the Narrow Path by Kyle Pace       Cultivate Your Leadership Skills Critical Voices: Collaborating with Stakeholders by Shelly Terrell       Cultivate Your Leadership Skills Questions for Reflection and Discussion Practical Applications       Classroom Activity       Professional Development Activity References   Chapter 8: Celebrating the Masterpiece Introduction Assessing Progress       Collaborative, Team Leadership       Translating Values into Action       The Common Core State Standards: Continue to Press toward the Mark by Tracey           Johnson       Re-setting Goals Celebrating Successes       Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Celebrating Achievements by       Dawn Hamlin Redefining Our Role and Job Description Closing Thoughts The Ethical Literacy Leader: Celebrating Successes through “Star Tattoos” by Janet Richards       Cultivate Your Leadership Skills Critical Voices: Supporting Literacy Leadership by Krislynn Dengler       Cultivate Your Leadership Skills Questions for Reflection and Discussion Practical Applications       Classroom Activity       Professional Development Activity References   Appendix: Professional Literacy Associations       American Reading Company by Jane Hileman       The American Reading Forum by Nance Wilson and Michael French       The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers by Mary Roe, John Smith, and Rob Erwin       International Reading Association by Victoria Risko       Literacy Research Association by Patricia Anders       National Council of Teachers of English by Yvonne Siu-Runjan   Afterword   Index

Reviews

Following the advice that is offered in this book will support your efforts to become an effective literacy leader. You can't ask for a book to do much more. - Richard L. Allington, Professor of Literacy Studies, University of Tennessee and author of the What Really Matters series I felt the text read easily as one educator speaking to another and that the students in my classes would find the text accessible. - Marie A. LaJeune, Western Oregon University I appreciate that the authors see literacy leaders as more than just the reading teacher, but as anyone in the school who wants to make a difference in the literacy lives of students. - Carolyn Carlson, Washburn University I liked this book very much, and would recommend to others, particularly teachers who are transitioning to leadership roles. It is filled with the kind of information that makes one say, I wish someone had told me that! - Janice C. Brunson, Stafford County Public Schools, Stafford, VA

Following the advice that is offered in this book will support your efforts to become an effective literacy leader. You can't ask for a book to do much more. - Richard L. Allington, Professor of Literacy Studies, University of Tennessee and author of the What Really Matters series I felt the text read easily as one educator speaking to another and that the students in my classes would find the text accessible. - Marie A. LaJeune, Western Oregon University I appreciate that the authors see literacy leaders as more than just the reading teacher, but as anyone in the school who wants to make a difference in the literacy lives of students. - Carolyn Carlson, Washburn University I liked this book very much, and would recommend to others, particularly teachers who are transitioning to leadership roles. It is filled with the kind of information that makes one say, I wish someone had told me that! - Janice C. Brunson, Stafford County Public Schools, Stafford, VA

Author Information

Cindy Lassonde is Professor in the Elementary Education and Reading Department at the State University of New York College at Oneonta where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in literacy and special education. Formerly, she taught elementary language arts for over twenty years. As a writer, she is the author of numerous articles published in professional journals and has authored and edited 12 books on children’s writing and literacy leadership. She is most proud of being the mom of three beautiful daughters and the wife of the love of her life!   Kristine C. Tucker is a 7th-grade language arts teacher at Central Middle School in Long Hill Township, New Jersey. Formerly, she taught in elementary education and special education. She has also served as a New Jersey State Reading Coach, K—12 Literacy Coach, and Assistant Professor of Education. Her interests include literacy leadership and learning, experiential education, global education, humane education, and adult learning. Kristine is thankful for the love and support of her husband and three sons.

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