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The Principal's Guide to Raising Reading Achievement
The Principal's Guide to Raising Reading Achievement
Author: Elaine K. McEwan
"I found the Principal's Guide to Raising Reading Achievement to be an excellent source of information for any elementary school principal who is concerned about the level of reading achievement in his/her school. The book contains not only an excellent and balanced discussion of some of the major controversies in the are...  more »Joseph Torgesen, Professor of Psychology

Florida State University Now you can plan and set the tone for making sure reading levels go up in your school. McEwan offers common-sense ways to change the way your students learn to read.

The author states three important goals:
  • Realize and use the power you have to create a "school of readers"
  • Keep up with the available research on how to teach reading more effectively so that you and your teachers can decide what methods will work best for your students
  • Learn and use the eight key components included in this book to raise student reading achievement
The author begins by explaining why your students can't read as well as they should. She shows you changes you can make right away to start raising your students' reading levels. McEwan summarizes the debate between phonics and whole language and helps you understand how a balanced approach can work for your students. Find out what you need to boost reading scores at your school. The book shows you:
  • The eight big ideas essential to improving your students’ reading
  • What your students need to know about reading and learning
  • Thirty-plus things you can do tomorrow to raise reading achievement
  • Teaching-reading-related web sites you can visit to get more help for your students
  • A recommended reading list to help you start your program
McEwan offers you the kind of practical guidance you need to start a productive reading improvement program in your school. She shows you the best ways to get buy-in from your teachers and how to build their enthusiasm and continued support. You'll learn how you can involve your students' families along with the greater community and begin to work toward your crucial shared goal of boosting students' reading levels. If you want to make a significant difference in your students' reading abilities and scores and help them learn to like reading, this book can point the way.
ISBN-13: 9780803966277
ISBN-10: 080396627X
Publication Date: 4/20/1998
Pages: 120
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Publisher: Corwin Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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