Understanding and Implementing Reading First Initiatives

The Changing Role of Administrators

	Foreword
	Acknowledgments
	Contributors
	Introduction Carrice Cummins
	Chapter 1 The Leadership Role of Administrators in the Era of No Child Left Behind Sarah Nelson Womble
	Chapter 2 Phonemic Awareness: Activities That Make Sounds Come Alive Billie J. Enz
	Chapter 3 Phonics: Explicit and Meaningful Instruction Lesley Mandel Morrow, Heather Morgan
	Chapter 4 Vocabulary Instruction: New Ideas and Time-Tested Strategies James Flood, Diane Lapp, Sharon Flood
	Chapter 5 Fluency: An Oft-Neglected Goal of the Reading Program Timothy V. Rasinski FREE!
	Chapter 6 Comprehension Instruction: Research-Based Practices Cathy Collins Block
	Chapter 7 Oral Language: A Strong Foundation for Literacy Instruction Carrice Cummins, Margaret Taylor Stewart
	Chapter 8 Where Does Writing Fit in Reading First? Timothy Shanahan
	Chapter 9 Supporting Students' Motivation to Read Jacquelynn A. Malloy, Linda B. Gambrell, Gwendolyn Smith Williams
	Chapter 10 Critical Factors in Designing an Effective Reading Intervention for Struggling Readers Richard L. Allington
	Chapter 11 The Literacy Coach as a Catalyst for Change Rita M. Bean, Kathryn E. Carroll
	Chapter 12 Revitalizing the Literacy Program: A Work in Progress at One Elementary School Martha A. Colwell, Sherry L. Alleman
	Conclusion Carrice Cummins
	Author Index
	Subject Index