02601nam 22005293u 450 991079238420332120230721015713.01-282-49003-697866124900331-60623-481-1(CKB)2670000000008950(EBL)465651(OCoLC)549589186(MiAaPQ)EBC465651(EXLCZ)99267000000000895020130805d2009|||| u|| |engur|n|---|||||A Principal's Guide to Literacy Instruction[electronic resource]New York Guilford Publications20091 online resource (212 p.)Tools for Teaching LiteracyDescription based upon print version of record.1-60623-473-0 Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; About the Authors; Series Editors' Note; Preface; Contents; CHAPTER 1. What Makes Good Literacy Instruction?; CHAPTER 2. Establishing a Literacy Culture in School; CHAPTER 3. Building a Professional Development Program: An Essential for Success David Gaston; CHAPTER 4. Encouraging Authentic Assessment; CHAPTER 5. Reaching Out to Families; CHAPTER 6. Knowing Your Staff; References; Index; About Guilford Publications; From the Publisher; Back CoverThis succinct, engaging book explains how busy elementary school principals can support effective literacy instruction in their schools. Chapters outline the fundamental components of a successful literacy program and describe specific practices that can instill a culture of literacy in a school. Strategies are provided for initiating a professional development program, understanding and using appropriate assessments with students, involving parents in literacy education, and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of teachers' instructional methods. Drawing from the authors' extensive expTools for Teaching LiteracyGeneral educationInterdisciplinary approach in educationLiteracyGeneral education.Interdisciplinary approach in education.Literacy.372.6372.6/044372.6044428.0071Beers Carol S1547649Beers James W1547650Smith Jeffrey O293730AU-PeELAU-PeELAU-PeELBOOK9910792384203321A Principal's Guide to Literacy Instruction3804130UNINA