Literacy Leadership Handbook, The: Best Practices for Developing Professional Literacy Communities, 1st edition
Published by Pearson (April 3, 2013) © 2014
- Cindy A Lassonde
- Kristine C. Tucker
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- Readers understand the goals of growth and development through the authors’ proactive stance to helping school district literacy leaders see themselves as agents of change and growth and facilitate their growth as professionals who promote that growth in themselves, their colleagues, their students, the school culture and, in general, the profession.
- An overarching view of literacy leadership spotlights multiple perspectives and the role of numerous leaders within a system through the integrated chapters.
- Ample opportunities for group discussion are provided through the book’s approach to exploring the role of literacy leadership within a school building or district and through the lists of study group questions at the end of each chapter.
- The ideas are illustrated in real life through a number of helpful features, including:
- Practical Applications sections at the end of each chapter that suggest ideas for applying the concepts to classroom and professional development activities.
- 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.
- Interviews with an elementary education and literacy leader, a secondary education and high school literacy leader, and a literacy leadership team, all speaking out on the issues involved in effective literacy leadership.
- Connections to the Common Core State Standards in each chapter.
- Connections to Response to Intervention in each chapter.
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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
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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