Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-186) and index.
What makes good literacy instruction? -- Establishing a literacy culture in school -- building a professional development program: an essential for success / David Gaston -- Encouraging authentic assessment -- Reaching out to families -- Knowing your staff.
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This 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 experien.
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