Accelerating Learning Recovery for All Students: Core Principles for Getting Literacy Growth Back on Track

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Meeting a tremendous need for K–8 schools and educators, this timely book outlines core principles for counteracting the disruptions of the pandemic and recovering from learning loss. The authors present a holistic approach to responsive literacy instruction to support all students’ academic and social–emotional growth, now and in the years to come. Fundamental areas of learning recovery are addressed--developing schoolwide action plans, partnering with families and communities, building collaborative literacy leadership, assessing for differentiated instruction, planning targeted interventions, and implementing supplemental learning programs. Every chapter includes relevant research findings, clear examples of principles in action, and reflection questions that help educators apply the concepts they have learned.   Cover Half Title Page Title Page Copyright Dedication About the Authors Contents 1. Introduction: What Do We Need Now to Support Literacy Learning in Our Schools? A Collaborative, Adaptive, and Culturally Responsive Approach Beliefs about Students’ Literacy Growth Practical Considerations Contents of This Book Conclusion On Reflection 2. Schools and Communities Partnering for Literacy What Is Literacy? The Ubiquity of Literacy Schools and Communities Partnering for Literacy Co-developing Third Spaces Tips for Engaging in School–Community Partnerships Conclusion On Reflection 3. Developing a Schoolwide Action Plan A Brief History of Literacy Reform Efforts Action Step 1: Developing Visions Action Step 2: Determining and Addressing Student Needs through Goal Setting, Monitoring, and Assessing Action Step 3: Supporting Authentic Learning Experiences Action Step 4: Engaging Teachers in Critical Reflection Action Step 5: Broadening Literacy Learning Conclusion On Reflection 4. Collaborative and Distributed Literacy Leadership Teacher Agency Shared Leadership Developing a Literacy Leadership Team The Role of Talk Flexible Approaches to the Assessment Team Curriculum Adoption Team Interdisciplinary Accelerated Learning Teams Conclusion On Reflection 5. Assessment for Differentiated Literacy Instruction Why Do Teachers Need to Differentiate Literacy Instruction? Assessing to Differentiate Literacy Instruction Knowing the Essential Skills across Reading Development Assessment Overview Differentiating Literacy Instruction to Accelerate Literacy Learning for All Students Conclusion On Reflection 6. Interventions That Emphasize Literacy Skills, Motivation, and Cultural Relevance Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Reading Intervention Effective Intervention in Action Conclusion On Reflection 7. Supplemental Learning Programs in and out of School Reading Volume and Access to Books Summer Reading Programs Public Library Innovative Program Partnerships Community Book Programs Summer In-School Reading Programs Conclusion On Reflection 8. Planning Ahead Planning Ahead Conclusion On Reflection References Children’s Literature Index