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Bean, Rita, et al. The Multiple Roles of School-Based Specialized Literacy Professionals . International Literacy , 2015, literacyworldwide.org/docs/default-source/where-we-stand/ila-literacy-professionals-research-brief.pdf.

Teaching All Children to Read: The Roles of a Reading Specialist. International Reading Association, 2000, www.literacyworldwide.org/docs/default-source/where-we-stand/reading-specialist-position-statement.pdf?sfvrsn=f04ea18e_6.

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According to the International Reading Association,

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According to the International Reading Association,

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Reading Specialists must serve as advocates for the school's literacy program.
Communicate with many different audiences including the school board about the literacy program

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Characteristics of an Effective Reading Specialist:

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Characteristics of an Effective Reading Specialist:

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Teaching ability

Knowledge of reading instruction

Sensitivity to children with reading difficulties

Knowledge of assessments

Ability and willingness to fill an advocacy role

Ability to work with adults

Knowledge of reading research

Lifelong learners

Ability to provide professional development

Ability to articulate reading philosophy

Energy

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Chapter 1: "The Role of Reading Specialists and Literacy Coaches in Schools, Classrooms, and Communities"

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Today

Target and work with students based on mainly standardized test scores

collaborate with teachers, administrators, community leaders and agencies

Lead professional developments for teachers

Assist in analyzing data with teachers to drive classroom instruction

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"Three key trends are recognizeable in the roles of specialized
literacy professionals in schools:
(1) Known by many different names or titles
(2) Encompass roles that require them to work with both students and teachers to meet the goals of improving classroom literacy practices and student learning
(3) Facilitate or lead school improvement
efforts that prioritize effective literacy standards, assessment,
and instruction."

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Focus on teacher performance and high quality instruction

Rigorous literacy standards

School budgets and resources

Emphasis on professional development for teachers

Increased demand for scientifically based reading instruction

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Then

Remediate students

Test struggling readers by using a listening comprehension test and teacher judgment

Spend time using "skill-and-drill" methods and completed worksheets with students BUT spent little time reading