{"product_id":"effective-literacy-assessment-in-the-natasha-feinberg-9780807786703","title":"Effective Literacy Assessment in the Montessori Classroom: Using Data to Inform Instruction","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLearn how to use Montessori teaching and assessment methods in today's diverse classrooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFrom the authors of \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePowerful Literacy in the Montessori Classroom\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e, this new book focuses on the practical implementation of Montessori teaching and assessment methods in pre-K-6th grade classrooms. The authors describe how reading research and Montessori's scientific pedagogy and language curriculum play out in actual classrooms through concrete examples of structured literacy instruction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUsing the timeline of a typical school year as a framework\u003c\/strong\u003e, the book contains three primary sections: (1) Starting the School Year: Setting the Stage So Reading Improves for Every Student; (2) All School Year Long: Integrating Data, Progress Monitoring, and Instruction to Maximize Reading Success for All Students; and (3) Wrapping Up the School Year: Prioritizing, Keeping On, and Defining Next Steps. \u003cstrong\u003eEach section contains an overview of current research and theory to inform assessments and literacy goals\u003c\/strong\u003e prioritized at these key points across the academic year. Chapters feature activities, assessments, and case studies adapted from diverse Montessori classrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBook Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows what the Montessori curriculum looks like when reading research, currently known as \"the science of reading,\" is implemented.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how lessons, a comprehensive assessment system, and logistics work in a real-world setting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefines the Montessori curriculum as both comprehensive and integrated, showing that materials for building reading skills, background knowledge, and vocabulary are found throughout the classroom through a single curriculum.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps Montessori educators and administrators, especially those working in publicly funded schools, address state legislation requiring approved curriculum aligned to the science of reading.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupports all educators interested in meeting reading legislation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Natasha Feinberg, Susan Zoll\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0807786705\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780807786703\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Teachers College Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.94h x 6.33w x 0.46d","brand":"Natasha Feinberg","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46880929153279,"sku":"9780807786703","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0c1a8aeb-e0fc-4229-a318-de74d33d4980.jpg?v=1747970148","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/effective-literacy-assessment-in-the-natasha-feinberg-9780807786703","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}