The Principal as Instructional Leader in Literacy
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"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.
Contents
Acknowledgments
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?
Afterword: Are You Up to the Challenge?
Must Reads
Must Reads
Glossary
Glossary
References
References
Index
Index
Additional materials
Description
"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.
Contents
Acknowledgments
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?
Afterword: Are You Up to the Challenge?
Must Reads
Must Reads
Glossary
Glossary
References
References
Index
Index
Additional materials
Reviews
December 2008 | 160 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 01/02/2026 | 9781412963091 | $37.95 |
| Lifetime | 01/02/2026 | 9781452293813 | $35.00 |
"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.
Table Of Contents:
- 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