The Literacy Coaching Challenge

Award-winning education writers Dr. Michael C. McKenna and Dr. Sharon Walpole have authored a new book titled, "The Literacy Coaching Challenge: Models and Methods for Grades K-8." Published by Guilford Press, "The Literacy Coaching Challenge" provides helpful solutions to support an effective coaching program based on research and successful practices. The following is the publisher's description:

"When the goal is supporting excellent teaching, there is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach. This book helps literacy coaches and administrators navigate the many choices involved in developing and fine-tuning a coaching program that offers the best fit for a particular school. The authors draw on current research as well as their extensive experience in K–8 settings. They provide clear guidance (with helpful reproducibles) on:

• Major coaching models and how to choose among them
• Applying principles of adult learning and motivation
• The role of reading assessment in coaching
• Balancing classroom-level, grade-level, and whole-school tasks
• Special considerations in middle school coaching"