The literacy coaching challenge : models and methods for grades K-8

When the goal is supporting excellent teaching, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

This popular practitioner resource and text helps readers navigate the many choices involved in developing and fine-tuning a coaching program that offers the best fit for a particular school.

The authors draw on current research as well as their extensive experience in K-8 settings.

They provide clear guidance (with helpful reproducibles) on:*Major coaching models and how to choose among them. *Applying principles of adult learning and motivation. *The role of reading assessment in coaching. *Balancing classroom-level, grade-level, and whole-school tasks. *Special considerations in middle school coaching. See also The Literacy Coach's Handbook, Second Edition, which offers a complete primer on the role of the literacy coach and what coaches need to know to get started.