{"product_id":"evaluating-the-k-12-literacy-curriculum-colleen-pennell-9780367203627","title":"Evaluating the K-12 Literacy Curriculum: A Step by Step Guide for Auditing Programs, Materials, and Instructional Approaches","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs your school district undertakes the process of evaluating its K-12 reading program, literacy curriculum, or literacy instructional practices, this book will be your go-to resource. Pennell offers a step-by-step guide for educators, school leaders, or professional learning communities to evaluate high-quality instructional materials and standards-aligned literacy practices. It includes a wealth of tools such as timelines, full meeting agendas, stakeholder surveys, and evaluation rubrics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters cover key topics, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eLiteracy leadership team meetings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviewing foundational skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehension and vocabulary \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluating writing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelecting new materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplementing new literacy materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting educators through instructional coaching and professional learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePennell provides a straightforward framework for how educators can work together collaboratively to analyze, reflect, and ultimately evaluate their school district's literacy program. Each chapter is grounded in salient research on the \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e of literacy teaching and learning and helps you understand \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e instruction can be meaningfully aligned with current standards. The research and theory that support effective literacy instruction--including culturally responsive practices--are explained in an accessible and pragmatic manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe practical tools in this book are essential for administrators and educators tasked with evaluating literacy programs and practices, as well as graduate students who must learn how to audit a literacy curriculum. Whether you're a school administrator, teacher, or reading specialist, this book will ensure all your students can reach success in literacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Colleen Pennell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0367203626\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367203627\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/05\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.56d","brand":"Colleen Pennell","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48457668854015,"sku":"9780367203627","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c727f93c-16f3-4f81-86fa-80ffdf1c5eb5.jpg?v=1777400388","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/evaluating-the-k-12-literacy-curriculum-colleen-pennell-9780367203627","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}