Best Practices of Literacy Leaders, Third Edition

Addressing key challenges facing today's school leaders, the third edition of this authoritative text and practitioner resource has been thoroughly revised with 50% new material. Prominent experts present research-based, culturally responsive methods for improving instruction, assessment, and professional learning in PreK–12. Chapters address instructional components of an effective schoolwide literacy program aligned with the science of reading and explore the distinct roles of teachers, reading/literacy specialists, literacy coaches, special educators, and principals. The volume focuses on how literacy leaders at all levels can take a systems approach to continually improving literacy schoolwide. Pedagogical features include chapter-opening guiding questions; vignettes illustrating key concepts; extended case examples; engagement activities; and annotated resources for further learning.

New to This Edition

• Introduces a Framework for Effective Literacy Leadership that runs throughout the chapters.
• Chapters on new topics: literacy leadership for birth to age four, differentiated instruction within an MTSS framework, and building word knowledge to support multilingual students.
• New chapters on core topics: primary grade literacy, intermediate grade literacy, writing as a core literacy skill, and family–school partnerships.
• Three Leadership in Action extended case examples from real schools.
  

Allison Swan Dagen, PhD, is the Chester E. and Helen B. Derrick Teacher Education Endowed Professor in the College of Applied Human Sciences at West Virginia University, where she teaches graduate courses on specialized literacy professionals’ roles and literacy leadership. Dr. Swan Dagen began her teaching career as a middle school reading teacher and intermediate grade Title I math specialist. Her research interests include effective professional learning and leadership for literacy educators, the preparation of specialized literacy professionals, and online teaching. Dr. Swan Dagen serves on the Standards Committee of the International Literacy Association (ILA) and was a lead writer for the ILA's Standards 2017.

Jacy Ippolito, EdD, is Professor in the McKeown School of Education at Salem State University in Massachusetts, where he teaches courses in literacy and leadership, codirects the graduate programs in Educational Leadership, and codirects the Center for Educational Leadership. Prior to joining Salem State, Dr. Ippolito was a middle school reading specialist, drama teacher, and literacy coach. His research, publications, teaching, and consulting focus on the intersection of coaching, leadership, adolescent/disciplinary literacy, and school reform.

Rita M. Bean, PhD, is Professor Emerita in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh. Before her work at the University of Pittsburgh, she was an elementary teacher and a reading specialist (K–12). Her research and publications focus on the roles of the reading specialist and the literacy coach, professional learning for teachers, and the evaluation of large-scale efforts to improve literacy instruction in elementary school. Dr. Bean has served on the board of the International Literacy Association (ILA) and as cochair of the ILA Standards Committee. She is a member of the Reading Hall of Fame.