Literacy Coaching to Build Adolescent Learning: 5 Pillars of Practice

As state schools are faced with increased challenges resulting from government achievement policies, districts around the nation are seeking evidence-based, effective, and practical ways to meet all learners' literacy needs. This book focuses on the five pillars of adolescent literacy that coaches must consider when providing instructional support to teachers in all content areas: - Time to read for enjoyment - Choice in reading materials - Strategies for reading texts - Vocabulary instruction - Motivation to read Literacy Coaching to Build Adolescent Learning covers key areas of coaching, such as understanding the role of the literacy coach, using conversation wisely, supporting other teachers, and design needs, and provides practical suggestions for implementing differentiated and ongoing professional learning for teachers.