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KnowledgeBases > The Adolescent Literacy KnowledgeBase > Element 2 > Activity 2 > Task 1: Define the Principal's Role

Guideline:

The principal plays an important role in supporting the implementation of a schoolwide literacy program. Being knowledgeable of the issues associated with adolescent literacy enables the principal to be an effective literacy leader in his or her school.

References Adolescent Literacy Walk-Through for Principals _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to a Center on Instruction (COI) guide for principals. As noted at the COI website, "This guide, designed to help principals monitor and support adolescent literacy instruction in their schools more effectively, can be used at the late elementary school level, in content-area classes in middle and high school, and with intervention groups or classes."

References Creating a Culture of Literacy: A Guide for Middle and High School Principals _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to a National Association of Secondary School Principals guide for middle and high school principals addressing adolescent literacy.

References Improving Literacy Instruction in Middle and High School: A Guide for Principals _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to a Center on Instruction (COI) guide for principals. As noted at the COI website, "this 'quick start' guide for principals of both middle and high schools identifies three goals for secondary school literacy initiatives and provides elements of instruction required to meet these goals. It then outlines the critical elements of a school-level literacy action plan." 

References Instructional Coaches _EXTERNAL_LINK

The Center for Comprehensive School Reform's September 2007 Issue Brief titled "Instructional Coaches" reviews instructional coaching and elements to look for when selecting, preparing, and evaluating coaches.

References Literacy Coaching Clearinghouse _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to the Literacy Coaches Clearinghhouse (LCC), a joint venture of the International Reading Association and National Council of Teachers of English. As noted at its website, LCC's goal is to "to increase the knowledge base, research, and practice of literacy coaches, reading coaches, reading specialists, and instructional coaches as they engage teachers in coaching as a form of professional learning."

References Principal as Instructional Leader Designing a Coaching Program That Fits _EXTERNAL_LINK

This Center for Comprehensive School Reform Issue Brief titled "Principal as Instructional Leader Designing a Coaching Program That Fits" reviews the principal's role as an instructional coach. Topics addressed include "Assessing Needs and Goals," "Selecting a Coaching Strategy," "Characteristics of Effective Programs," "Approaches to Coaching," and "Implementing a Coaching Program."

References Principals as Partners with Literacy Coaches: Striking a Balance Between Neglect and Interference _EXTERNAL_LINK

This article offers three vignettes of principals interacting with literacy coaches and suggests approaches literacy coaches can take to enhance their interaction with their school's principal.

References Teaching All Students to Read in Elementary School A Guide for Prinicpals _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to a Center on Instruction guide for principals on teaching reading in elementary schools. As noted in its introduction, the document is intended "as a 'quick start' guide for a school-level instructional leader."

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