The Reading Specialist, First Edition

Rita M. Bean, PhD, is Professor of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, where she also directs a reading specialist intern program and the University Reading Center. Widely published in the professional literature, Dr. Bean is a former classroom teacher and K-12 reading supervisor.

The Role of Reading Specialists in Schools and Classrooms. An Overview of the Instructional Role. The Instructional Role: Initializing, Implementing, and Evaluating. Leadership of the Reading Specialist: What Does It Mean?. Professional Development. Coaching: Improving Classroom Literacy Instruction. Developing a School Reading Program. Assessment. School, Community, and Family Partnerships. Writing Proposals. The Reading Specialist as Lifelong Learner: Meeting Challenges and Changes. Appendices: Position Statement on the Role of the Reading Specialist, International Reading Association. Preparation for Job Interviews.