Raising Reading Achievement in Middle and High Schools 5 Simple-To-Follow Strategies for Principals

"I highly recommend this publication . . . and have already started to share some of the research I have gleaned from it with my staff." Fred Van Leuven, Superintendent Santa Ynez Valley School District Santa Ynez, CA A practical quick-read resource for school principals! Reading is crucial for students to obtain the essential skills and knowledge to survive in today's complex, technological world. Elaine K. McEwan offers middle and high school principals the tools to lead their schools to reading excellence. Raising Reading Achievement in Middle and High Schools presents the current status of student achievement in America, links the importance of reading to learning, clarifies the learning process of reading, and shows how to engage students to read effectively. Some special features of this book: Five simple-to-follow strategies for raising reading achievement Critical attributes of the process illustrated graphically A glossary of reading jargon Goals-at-a-glance for every chapter Review of exemplary reading programs that work! Middle and high school teachers can develop a plan for raising reading achievements in their schools. Raising Reading Achievement in Middle and High Schools offers a plan with a proven track record. This is an essential resource for both administrators with or without a background in reading instruction or curriculum. Reading specialists and central office administrators will also find this a crucial tool in elevating reading programs and formulating district improvement goals. About the Author: Elaine K. McEwan is a partner and educational consultant with the McEwan-Adkins Group offering training in instructional leadership, team building, raising achievement, and school-community relations. A former teacher, librarian, principal and assistant superintendent for instruction in a suburban Chicago school district, she is the author of over two dozen books for parents and educators.McEwan, Elaine K. is the author of 'Raising Reading Achievement in Middle and High Schools 5 Simple-To-Follow Strategies for Principals' with ISBN 9780761975786 and ISBN 0761975780.