‘Getting down from the ivory tower and stepping out of the principal′s office, these authors offer some of the most important and useful books about leadership that principals can buy.’
—Andy Hargreaves, Thomas More Brennan Chair in Education
Boston College
‘Addresses some of the most important challenges facing school leaders today. The authors bring a remarkable combination of deep, practical experience and academic sophistication to these challenges.’
—Ken Leithwood, Professor
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
‘This series of little volumes provides a valuable resource for new principals who would become accomplished instructional leaders and seasoned principals looking to strengthen their leadership capacity.’
—Roland S. Barth, Founding Director
Harvard Principals′ Center
‘This series allows school principals to integrate theory and practice themselves, resulting in highly insightful and practical strategies that will make a difference in schools. Practitioners: lead thyselves!’
—Michael Fullan, Professor Emeritus
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
A proven plan to raise the quality of literacy instruction and learning schoolwide!
To effectively monitor instruction and adherence to a standards-based curriculum, every principal must understand all aspects of literacy teaching and development. As part of the Leading Student Achievement series, this practical guide supports principals and school leaders in improving literacy instruction and achievement for K–12 students. Based on a balanced approach that emphasizes all components of literacy, this volume:
- Explores the role of the principal and shared leadership in the improvement process
- Guides school leaders in developing effective school teams for improving literacy
- Demonstrates how to create and implement a literacy plan
- Recommends practices that support classroom instruction
- Examines how to promote home–school–community partnerships
Aligned with both IRA and NCTE standards, The Principal as Instructional Leader in Literacy offers a comprehensive approach to providing high-quality literacy leadership.
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Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Setting the Stage
Defining Literacy
A Brief, Recent History of Literacy Instruction
The Principal′s Role: Instructional Leader
Summary
2. Foundations of Balanced Literacy
Staring With an Understanding of Literacy Instruction
Stages of Literacy Development
Components of Balanced Literacy
The Balanced Literacy Diet
Summary
3. Meeting the Needs of All Students
Understanding Student Needs
Differentiated Instruction
Summary
4. Instructional Leadership in Action
Identifying a Need for Change
Establishing a Set of Literacy Core Values
Summary
5. School Improvement: The Literacy Plan
Developing a Literacy Plan
Planning for Literacy Instruction
Summary
6. Working Together: Promoting Home/School/Community Partnerships
Understanding the School Community
Analyzing the Data
Summary
7. Sharing Leadership
Using a Team Approach
Teachers Learning From Teachers
Summary
8. Building Effective Teams
Creating Teams
Teams Need a Purpose
Collaborative Team Intervention
Summary
9. Supporting Classroom Instruction
Professional Development
Walking-About-the-School Strategy
Staff Supervision
Summary
10. Resolving Time Issues
Give Up Some Time, You Get Some Time
The Balanced School Day
Summary
Afterword: Are You Up to the Challenge?
Must Reads
Glossary
References
Index
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