• Literacy Unleashed: Fostering Excellent Reading Instruction Through Classroom Visits, July/2016

Literacy Unleashed: Fostering Excellent Reading Instruction Through Classroom Visits, July/2016

Author(s) Bonnie D. Houck, Sandi B. Novak
ISBN10 1416622330
ISBN13 9781416622338
Format Paperback
Pages 165
Year Publish 2016 July

Synopsis

With new academic standards and the job market requiring higher-level literacy skills, quality reading instruction is more important than ever. This resource explains the importance of high-quality reading instruction and introduces the Literacy Classroom Visit (LCV) Model which enables administrators to evaluate and improve literacy instruction. Authors Bonnie D. Houck and Sandi Novak—both seasoned literacy and leadership experts—share processes and practices to help you

  • Identify effective literacy instruction
  • Establish common beliefs, practices, and language within the education community.
  • Conduct classroom observations and pinpoint common patterns that indicate areas of strength and need.
  • Ensure that all students are mastering grade-level standards and expectations.

 

This comprehensive guide includes a repertoire of tools, checklists, and templates to support you in identifying and addressing needs around literacy teaching and learning in your school or district. The authors also provide authentic school scenarios and videos to illustrate what the model looks like in action.