Cindy Lassonde, Kristine Tucker
The Literacy Leadership Handbook
Best Practices for Developing Professional Literacy Communities
Cindy Lassonde, Kristine Tucker
The Literacy Leadership Handbook
Best Practices for Developing Professional Literacy Communities
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?Following the advice that is offered in this book will support your efforts to become an effective literacy leader. You can't ask for a book to do much more.? ?from the Foreword by Richard L. Allington, Professor of Literacy Studies, University of Tennessee Here are practical suggestions and guidelines for helping school district literacy leaders achieve growth and development in themselves, their students, the school culture, and in the profession in general. The focus is on fostering collaboration among colleagues, improving teacher effectiveness by involving teachers as learners, and…mehr
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?Following the advice that is offered in this book will support your efforts to become an effective literacy leader. You can't ask for a book to do much more.? ?from the Foreword by Richard L. Allington, Professor of Literacy Studies, University of Tennessee Here are practical suggestions and guidelines for helping school district literacy leaders achieve growth and development in themselves, their students, the school culture, and in the profession in general. The focus is on fostering collaboration among colleagues, improving teacher effectiveness by involving teachers as learners, and engaging teachers in planning for their own growth and development. Included are: * Contributions from classroom teachers, literacy coaches, reading specialists, representatives from outside agencies, teacher educators, administrators, and parents. * Connections to the Common Core State Standards and Response to Intervention in each chapter. * Discussions of how ethical literacy leaders face and solve problems. * Interviews with an elementary and a secondary literacy leader, and a literacy leadership team.
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- Verlag: Pearson Education
- Seitenzahl: 192
- Erscheinungstermin: 3. April 2013
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 231mm x 185mm x 10mm
- Gewicht: 295g
- ISBN-13: 9780133013887
- ISBN-10: 013301388X
- Artikelnr.: 38527587
- Herstellerkennzeichnung
- Libri GmbH
- Europaallee 1
- 36244 Bad Hersfeld
- gpsr@libri.de
- Verlag: Pearson Education
- Seitenzahl: 192
- Erscheinungstermin: 3. April 2013
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 231mm x 185mm x 10mm
- Gewicht: 295g
- ISBN-13: 9780133013887
- ISBN-10: 013301388X
- Artikelnr.: 38527587
- Herstellerkennzeichnung
- Libri GmbH
- Europaallee 1
- 36244 Bad Hersfeld
- gpsr@libri.de
Cindy Lassonde is Professor in the Elementary Education and Reading Department at the State University of New York College at Oneonta where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in literacy and special education. Formerly, she taught elementary language arts for over twenty years. As a writer, she is the author of numerous articles published in professional journals and has authored and edited 12 books on children's writing and literacy leadership. She is most proud of being the mom of three beautiful daughters and the wife of the love of her life! Kristine C. Tucker is a 7th-grade language arts teacher at Central Middle School in Long Hill Township, New Jersey. Formerly, she taught in elementary education and special education. She has also served as a New Jersey State Reading Coach, K-12 Literacy Coach, and Assistant Professor of Education. Her interests include literacy leadership and learning, experiential education, global education, humane education, and adult learning. Kristine is thankful for the love and support of her husband and three sons.
Preface
Dedications
About the Authors
About the Contributors
Foreword by Richard Allington
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Reframing the Culture of Literacy Leadership
Introduction
Literacy Leadership in Today's Educational and Political Forum
The Common Core State Standards Connection: The Call to Common Ground by
Tracey Johnson
Creating a Renaissance
Reframing Literacy Leadership
Evolving Roles and Approaches
Individual Approach to Literacy Leadership
Team Approach to Literacy Leadership
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: It Definitely Takes
a Team! by Dawn Hamlin
Literacy Communities as Levers for Change
Professional Standards Supporting Literacy Leadership in Schools
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Sharing the Responsibility for Literacy and
Student Learning by Jennifer Ireland
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Complexities of Literacy Leadership by Virginia Goatley
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 2: Portraying a Paradigm for Change
Introduction
Response to Intervention (RTI): Moving Targets by Dawn Hamlin
Systems Thinking and Literacy Leadership
Linking Systems Thinking to Purpose, Philosophy, and Pedagogy
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Navigating Implementation by
Tracey Johnson
Narrative Inquiry, Experience, and Literacy Leadership
Appreciative Coaching and Literacy Leadership
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: The "A for Effort" Dilemma by Jill
Lewis-Spector
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Our Collaborative Journey of Change by Sandra Athans
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 3: Painting a Vision of Literacy Leadership
Introduction
A Portrait of Goals for Literacy Leaders
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Explicit and
Intense: Welcome to the Emergency Room
Goal #1: Literacy Leaders Seek to Improve Evidence-Based Literacy Pedagogy
Goal #2: Literacy Leaders Seek to Improve the Performance of All Students
Goal #3: Literacy Leaders Seek to Affect School Culture
A Portrait of Effective Professional Development
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Continue to Press toward the
Mark by Tracey Johnson
Case Scenarios
Painting a Portrait of Literacy Learning Communities
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Complementing Professional Standards with
Personal Standards by Deborah Bordelon
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Chipping Away at a Wall of Resistance by Katie Stover
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 4: Nurturing a Mosaic of Adult Learners
Introduction
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Preparing for the Journey Ahead
by Tracey Johnson
Working with a Mosaic of Adult Learners
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Training for the
Data Olympics by Dawn Hamlin
Assumption #1: Adult learners need to know why they are being asked to
learn something new before engaging in the learning process.
Assumption #2: Adult learners come to learning situations with a wealth of
experience.
Assumption #3: Adults are ready to learn when they perceive the need to
change to be more effective at what they do.
Assumption #4: Adults are motivated to learn after they experience the need
for a change.
Assumption #5: Adults are motivated to learn based on internal needs.
Assumption #6: Adult learners are self-directing.
The Artist as Specialist
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: How Do I Keep on Working? by Mary Ann Luciano
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Maintaining Respectful Relationships or "You're Not the
Boss of Me!" by Carolyn Chryst
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 5: Sketching Critical and Collaborative Communication
Introduction
Artful Communication
Etching Proactive Communication
The Common Core State Standards Connection: In All They Getting…Get an
Understanding by Tracey Johnson
Critical Collaboration
Collaborative Communication
Etching the Communication Process
The Speaker's Message
The Listener and the Response
Etching Literacy Contexts
Large-Group Discussions
Working with Small Groups or Individuals
Dealing with Confrontation and Negotiation
Communicating Through Writing
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Decision-Making and
Reviewing by Dawn Hamlin
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Crafting Ethical Communication by Janet
Richards
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Delivering the Hard Message by Dawn Wenzel
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 6: Innovating a Mosaic of Creative Change
Introduction
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Tools of the Trade
by Dawn Hamlin
Creativity and Literacy Leadership
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Involvement and Influence in
Planning Change by Tracey Johnson
Imagination, Creativity, and Innovation in Action at Ridge and Valley
Charter School
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Advocating for a Model of Equity by Sherry
Dismuke and Robin Sly
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Encouraging Teachers to Embrace Connectedness by Kathleen
Muir
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 7: Texturizing with Resources
Introduction
The Texture of Professional Literacy Associations
The Texture of Online Professional Development and Networking
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: What's Up Online?
by Dawn Hamlin
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Built-In Resources by Tracey
Johnson
The Texture of Partnerships
Building Collaborative PD Models
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Travelling the Narrow Path by Kyle Pace
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Collaborating with Stakeholders by Shelly Terrell
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 8: Celebrating the Masterpiece
Introduction
Assessing Progress
Collaborative, Team Leadership
Translating Values into Action
The Common Core State Standards: Continue to Press toward the Mark by
Tracey Johnson
Re-setting Goals
Celebrating Successes
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Celebrating
Achievements by Dawn Hamlin
Redefining Our Role and Job Description
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Celebrating Successes through "Star Tattoos"
by Janet Richards
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Supporting Literacy Leadership by Krislynn Dengler
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Appendix: Professional Literacy Associations
American Reading Company by Jane Hileman
The American Reading Forum by Nance Wilson and Michael French
The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers by Mary Roe, John
Smith, and Rob Erwin
International Reading Association by Victoria Risko
Literacy Research Association by Patricia Anders
National Council of Teachers of English by Yvonne Siu-Runjan
Afterword
Index
Dedications
About the Authors
About the Contributors
Foreword by Richard Allington
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Reframing the Culture of Literacy Leadership
Introduction
Literacy Leadership in Today's Educational and Political Forum
The Common Core State Standards Connection: The Call to Common Ground by
Tracey Johnson
Creating a Renaissance
Reframing Literacy Leadership
Evolving Roles and Approaches
Individual Approach to Literacy Leadership
Team Approach to Literacy Leadership
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: It Definitely Takes
a Team! by Dawn Hamlin
Literacy Communities as Levers for Change
Professional Standards Supporting Literacy Leadership in Schools
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Sharing the Responsibility for Literacy and
Student Learning by Jennifer Ireland
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Complexities of Literacy Leadership by Virginia Goatley
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 2: Portraying a Paradigm for Change
Introduction
Response to Intervention (RTI): Moving Targets by Dawn Hamlin
Systems Thinking and Literacy Leadership
Linking Systems Thinking to Purpose, Philosophy, and Pedagogy
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Navigating Implementation by
Tracey Johnson
Narrative Inquiry, Experience, and Literacy Leadership
Appreciative Coaching and Literacy Leadership
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: The "A for Effort" Dilemma by Jill
Lewis-Spector
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Our Collaborative Journey of Change by Sandra Athans
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 3: Painting a Vision of Literacy Leadership
Introduction
A Portrait of Goals for Literacy Leaders
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Explicit and
Intense: Welcome to the Emergency Room
Goal #1: Literacy Leaders Seek to Improve Evidence-Based Literacy Pedagogy
Goal #2: Literacy Leaders Seek to Improve the Performance of All Students
Goal #3: Literacy Leaders Seek to Affect School Culture
A Portrait of Effective Professional Development
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Continue to Press toward the
Mark by Tracey Johnson
Case Scenarios
Painting a Portrait of Literacy Learning Communities
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Complementing Professional Standards with
Personal Standards by Deborah Bordelon
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Chipping Away at a Wall of Resistance by Katie Stover
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 4: Nurturing a Mosaic of Adult Learners
Introduction
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Preparing for the Journey Ahead
by Tracey Johnson
Working with a Mosaic of Adult Learners
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Training for the
Data Olympics by Dawn Hamlin
Assumption #1: Adult learners need to know why they are being asked to
learn something new before engaging in the learning process.
Assumption #2: Adult learners come to learning situations with a wealth of
experience.
Assumption #3: Adults are ready to learn when they perceive the need to
change to be more effective at what they do.
Assumption #4: Adults are motivated to learn after they experience the need
for a change.
Assumption #5: Adults are motivated to learn based on internal needs.
Assumption #6: Adult learners are self-directing.
The Artist as Specialist
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: How Do I Keep on Working? by Mary Ann Luciano
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Maintaining Respectful Relationships or "You're Not the
Boss of Me!" by Carolyn Chryst
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 5: Sketching Critical and Collaborative Communication
Introduction
Artful Communication
Etching Proactive Communication
The Common Core State Standards Connection: In All They Getting…Get an
Understanding by Tracey Johnson
Critical Collaboration
Collaborative Communication
Etching the Communication Process
The Speaker's Message
The Listener and the Response
Etching Literacy Contexts
Large-Group Discussions
Working with Small Groups or Individuals
Dealing with Confrontation and Negotiation
Communicating Through Writing
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Decision-Making and
Reviewing by Dawn Hamlin
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Crafting Ethical Communication by Janet
Richards
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Delivering the Hard Message by Dawn Wenzel
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 6: Innovating a Mosaic of Creative Change
Introduction
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Tools of the Trade
by Dawn Hamlin
Creativity and Literacy Leadership
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Involvement and Influence in
Planning Change by Tracey Johnson
Imagination, Creativity, and Innovation in Action at Ridge and Valley
Charter School
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Advocating for a Model of Equity by Sherry
Dismuke and Robin Sly
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Encouraging Teachers to Embrace Connectedness by Kathleen
Muir
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 7: Texturizing with Resources
Introduction
The Texture of Professional Literacy Associations
The Texture of Online Professional Development and Networking
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: What's Up Online?
by Dawn Hamlin
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Built-In Resources by Tracey
Johnson
The Texture of Partnerships
Building Collaborative PD Models
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Travelling the Narrow Path by Kyle Pace
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Collaborating with Stakeholders by Shelly Terrell
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 8: Celebrating the Masterpiece
Introduction
Assessing Progress
Collaborative, Team Leadership
Translating Values into Action
The Common Core State Standards: Continue to Press toward the Mark by
Tracey Johnson
Re-setting Goals
Celebrating Successes
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Celebrating
Achievements by Dawn Hamlin
Redefining Our Role and Job Description
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Celebrating Successes through "Star Tattoos"
by Janet Richards
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Supporting Literacy Leadership by Krislynn Dengler
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Appendix: Professional Literacy Associations
American Reading Company by Jane Hileman
The American Reading Forum by Nance Wilson and Michael French
The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers by Mary Roe, John
Smith, and Rob Erwin
International Reading Association by Victoria Risko
Literacy Research Association by Patricia Anders
National Council of Teachers of English by Yvonne Siu-Runjan
Afterword
Index
Preface
Dedications
About the Authors
About the Contributors
Foreword by Richard Allington
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Reframing the Culture of Literacy Leadership
Introduction
Literacy Leadership in Today's Educational and Political Forum
The Common Core State Standards Connection: The Call to Common Ground by
Tracey Johnson
Creating a Renaissance
Reframing Literacy Leadership
Evolving Roles and Approaches
Individual Approach to Literacy Leadership
Team Approach to Literacy Leadership
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: It Definitely Takes
a Team! by Dawn Hamlin
Literacy Communities as Levers for Change
Professional Standards Supporting Literacy Leadership in Schools
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Sharing the Responsibility for Literacy and
Student Learning by Jennifer Ireland
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Complexities of Literacy Leadership by Virginia Goatley
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 2: Portraying a Paradigm for Change
Introduction
Response to Intervention (RTI): Moving Targets by Dawn Hamlin
Systems Thinking and Literacy Leadership
Linking Systems Thinking to Purpose, Philosophy, and Pedagogy
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Navigating Implementation by
Tracey Johnson
Narrative Inquiry, Experience, and Literacy Leadership
Appreciative Coaching and Literacy Leadership
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: The "A for Effort" Dilemma by Jill
Lewis-Spector
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Our Collaborative Journey of Change by Sandra Athans
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 3: Painting a Vision of Literacy Leadership
Introduction
A Portrait of Goals for Literacy Leaders
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Explicit and
Intense: Welcome to the Emergency Room
Goal #1: Literacy Leaders Seek to Improve Evidence-Based Literacy Pedagogy
Goal #2: Literacy Leaders Seek to Improve the Performance of All Students
Goal #3: Literacy Leaders Seek to Affect School Culture
A Portrait of Effective Professional Development
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Continue to Press toward the
Mark by Tracey Johnson
Case Scenarios
Painting a Portrait of Literacy Learning Communities
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Complementing Professional Standards with
Personal Standards by Deborah Bordelon
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Chipping Away at a Wall of Resistance by Katie Stover
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 4: Nurturing a Mosaic of Adult Learners
Introduction
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Preparing for the Journey Ahead
by Tracey Johnson
Working with a Mosaic of Adult Learners
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Training for the
Data Olympics by Dawn Hamlin
Assumption #1: Adult learners need to know why they are being asked to
learn something new before engaging in the learning process.
Assumption #2: Adult learners come to learning situations with a wealth of
experience.
Assumption #3: Adults are ready to learn when they perceive the need to
change to be more effective at what they do.
Assumption #4: Adults are motivated to learn after they experience the need
for a change.
Assumption #5: Adults are motivated to learn based on internal needs.
Assumption #6: Adult learners are self-directing.
The Artist as Specialist
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: How Do I Keep on Working? by Mary Ann Luciano
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Maintaining Respectful Relationships or "You're Not the
Boss of Me!" by Carolyn Chryst
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 5: Sketching Critical and Collaborative Communication
Introduction
Artful Communication
Etching Proactive Communication
The Common Core State Standards Connection: In All They Getting…Get an
Understanding by Tracey Johnson
Critical Collaboration
Collaborative Communication
Etching the Communication Process
The Speaker's Message
The Listener and the Response
Etching Literacy Contexts
Large-Group Discussions
Working with Small Groups or Individuals
Dealing with Confrontation and Negotiation
Communicating Through Writing
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Decision-Making and
Reviewing by Dawn Hamlin
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Crafting Ethical Communication by Janet
Richards
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Delivering the Hard Message by Dawn Wenzel
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 6: Innovating a Mosaic of Creative Change
Introduction
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Tools of the Trade
by Dawn Hamlin
Creativity and Literacy Leadership
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Involvement and Influence in
Planning Change by Tracey Johnson
Imagination, Creativity, and Innovation in Action at Ridge and Valley
Charter School
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Advocating for a Model of Equity by Sherry
Dismuke and Robin Sly
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Encouraging Teachers to Embrace Connectedness by Kathleen
Muir
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 7: Texturizing with Resources
Introduction
The Texture of Professional Literacy Associations
The Texture of Online Professional Development and Networking
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: What's Up Online?
by Dawn Hamlin
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Built-In Resources by Tracey
Johnson
The Texture of Partnerships
Building Collaborative PD Models
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Travelling the Narrow Path by Kyle Pace
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Collaborating with Stakeholders by Shelly Terrell
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 8: Celebrating the Masterpiece
Introduction
Assessing Progress
Collaborative, Team Leadership
Translating Values into Action
The Common Core State Standards: Continue to Press toward the Mark by
Tracey Johnson
Re-setting Goals
Celebrating Successes
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Celebrating
Achievements by Dawn Hamlin
Redefining Our Role and Job Description
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Celebrating Successes through "Star Tattoos"
by Janet Richards
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Supporting Literacy Leadership by Krislynn Dengler
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Appendix: Professional Literacy Associations
American Reading Company by Jane Hileman
The American Reading Forum by Nance Wilson and Michael French
The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers by Mary Roe, John
Smith, and Rob Erwin
International Reading Association by Victoria Risko
Literacy Research Association by Patricia Anders
National Council of Teachers of English by Yvonne Siu-Runjan
Afterword
Index
Dedications
About the Authors
About the Contributors
Foreword by Richard Allington
Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Reframing the Culture of Literacy Leadership
Introduction
Literacy Leadership in Today's Educational and Political Forum
The Common Core State Standards Connection: The Call to Common Ground by
Tracey Johnson
Creating a Renaissance
Reframing Literacy Leadership
Evolving Roles and Approaches
Individual Approach to Literacy Leadership
Team Approach to Literacy Leadership
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: It Definitely Takes
a Team! by Dawn Hamlin
Literacy Communities as Levers for Change
Professional Standards Supporting Literacy Leadership in Schools
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Sharing the Responsibility for Literacy and
Student Learning by Jennifer Ireland
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Complexities of Literacy Leadership by Virginia Goatley
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 2: Portraying a Paradigm for Change
Introduction
Response to Intervention (RTI): Moving Targets by Dawn Hamlin
Systems Thinking and Literacy Leadership
Linking Systems Thinking to Purpose, Philosophy, and Pedagogy
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Navigating Implementation by
Tracey Johnson
Narrative Inquiry, Experience, and Literacy Leadership
Appreciative Coaching and Literacy Leadership
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: The "A for Effort" Dilemma by Jill
Lewis-Spector
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Our Collaborative Journey of Change by Sandra Athans
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 3: Painting a Vision of Literacy Leadership
Introduction
A Portrait of Goals for Literacy Leaders
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Explicit and
Intense: Welcome to the Emergency Room
Goal #1: Literacy Leaders Seek to Improve Evidence-Based Literacy Pedagogy
Goal #2: Literacy Leaders Seek to Improve the Performance of All Students
Goal #3: Literacy Leaders Seek to Affect School Culture
A Portrait of Effective Professional Development
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Continue to Press toward the
Mark by Tracey Johnson
Case Scenarios
Painting a Portrait of Literacy Learning Communities
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Complementing Professional Standards with
Personal Standards by Deborah Bordelon
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Chipping Away at a Wall of Resistance by Katie Stover
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 4: Nurturing a Mosaic of Adult Learners
Introduction
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Preparing for the Journey Ahead
by Tracey Johnson
Working with a Mosaic of Adult Learners
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Training for the
Data Olympics by Dawn Hamlin
Assumption #1: Adult learners need to know why they are being asked to
learn something new before engaging in the learning process.
Assumption #2: Adult learners come to learning situations with a wealth of
experience.
Assumption #3: Adults are ready to learn when they perceive the need to
change to be more effective at what they do.
Assumption #4: Adults are motivated to learn after they experience the need
for a change.
Assumption #5: Adults are motivated to learn based on internal needs.
Assumption #6: Adult learners are self-directing.
The Artist as Specialist
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: How Do I Keep on Working? by Mary Ann Luciano
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Maintaining Respectful Relationships or "You're Not the
Boss of Me!" by Carolyn Chryst
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 5: Sketching Critical and Collaborative Communication
Introduction
Artful Communication
Etching Proactive Communication
The Common Core State Standards Connection: In All They Getting…Get an
Understanding by Tracey Johnson
Critical Collaboration
Collaborative Communication
Etching the Communication Process
The Speaker's Message
The Listener and the Response
Etching Literacy Contexts
Large-Group Discussions
Working with Small Groups or Individuals
Dealing with Confrontation and Negotiation
Communicating Through Writing
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Decision-Making and
Reviewing by Dawn Hamlin
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Crafting Ethical Communication by Janet
Richards
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Delivering the Hard Message by Dawn Wenzel
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 6: Innovating a Mosaic of Creative Change
Introduction
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Tools of the Trade
by Dawn Hamlin
Creativity and Literacy Leadership
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Involvement and Influence in
Planning Change by Tracey Johnson
Imagination, Creativity, and Innovation in Action at Ridge and Valley
Charter School
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Advocating for a Model of Equity by Sherry
Dismuke and Robin Sly
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Encouraging Teachers to Embrace Connectedness by Kathleen
Muir
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 7: Texturizing with Resources
Introduction
The Texture of Professional Literacy Associations
The Texture of Online Professional Development and Networking
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: What's Up Online?
by Dawn Hamlin
The Common Core State Standards Connection: Built-In Resources by Tracey
Johnson
The Texture of Partnerships
Building Collaborative PD Models
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Travelling the Narrow Path by Kyle Pace
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Collaborating with Stakeholders by Shelly Terrell
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Chapter 8: Celebrating the Masterpiece
Introduction
Assessing Progress
Collaborative, Team Leadership
Translating Values into Action
The Common Core State Standards: Continue to Press toward the Mark by
Tracey Johnson
Re-setting Goals
Celebrating Successes
Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Literacy Leader: Celebrating
Achievements by Dawn Hamlin
Redefining Our Role and Job Description
Closing Thoughts
The Ethical Literacy Leader: Celebrating Successes through "Star Tattoos"
by Janet Richards
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Critical Voices: Supporting Literacy Leadership by Krislynn Dengler
Cultivate Your Leadership Skills
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Practical Applications
Classroom Activity
Professional Development Activity
References
Appendix: Professional Literacy Associations
American Reading Company by Jane Hileman
The American Reading Forum by Nance Wilson and Michael French
The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers by Mary Roe, John
Smith, and Rob Erwin
International Reading Association by Victoria Risko
Literacy Research Association by Patricia Anders
National Council of Teachers of English by Yvonne Siu-Runjan
Afterword
Index







