Reading & Phonics, Education 

The Reading Coach is a necessary addition to the library of every reading coach, specialist, school administrator, and teacher who wants to raise students' literacy levels. With the expanding focus on improving the literacy skills of students at all grade levels, reading coaches are being used in many schools to provide professional development and support to teachers. Look to The Reading Coach for answers! It's a comprehensive handbook with practical "how to" advice for reading coaches, specialists, tutors, or any education professional providing support and guidance in the area of literacy to other teachers. The Reading Coach:

• Defines the role, responsibilities, and effective methods for a reading/literacy coach or mentor
• Identifies and provides training in the essential skills and competencies needed by a reading/literacy coach
• Addresses real-world concerns such as time management, effective communication, classroom observations and modeling, facilitating school-wide change, and providing professional development
• Contains a complete resource section-advice on helpful products, Web sites, and related publications. - from Amzon