{"product_id":"users-guide-to-the-early-language-and-literacy-classroom-observation-pre-k-tool-9781557669469","title":"User's Guide to the Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation, Pre-K Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSAVE when you order the \u003ci\u003eELLCO Pre-K User's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eELLCO Pre-K Tool\u003c\/i\u003e together \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrusted by schools across the country, \u003ci\u003eELLCO\u003c\/i\u003e helps build better literacy programs by assessing the quality of both the classroom environment and teachers' practices. With \u003ci\u003eELLCO\u003c\/i\u003e, educators reliably gather the essential data needed for professional development and program improvement that lead to better literacy outcomes for young children. These two NEW editions of \u003ci\u003eELLCO\u003c\/i\u003e are even better because they're\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAge-specific\u003c\/b\u003e. Assessment is effective and accurate with the new \u003ci\u003eELLCO\u003c\/i\u003e editions, designed especially for preschool and early elementary environments. \u003ci\u003eELLCO Pre-K\u003c\/i\u003e prompts users to look for preliteracy activities like storybook reading, circle time conversations, and child-originated storywriting, while \u003ci\u003eELLCO K-3\u003c\/i\u003e has been reworked to reflect the evolving literacy skills of K-3 students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStreamlined.\u003c\/b\u003e Each new edition of \u003ci\u003eELLCO\u003c\/i\u003e has just two parts: a classroom observation to gather critical information about 5 key elements of the literacy environment, and a teacher interview, which supplements the observation with educators' firsthand reflections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEasier to administer.\u003c\/b\u003e Users will get complete information about conducting classroom observations, scoring accurately, and limiting bias. They'll also get helpful descriptors for all 5 levels of the rating scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInformed by user feedback.\u003c\/b\u003e The new editions of \u003ci\u003eELLCO\u003c\/i\u003e were created using feedback from the education professionals who know the tool best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith these new editions of the assessment tool thousands trust, preschools and elementary schools will have the information they need to determine the effectiveness of their classroom environments, strengthen the quality of their programs and teaching practices, and improve young children's early literacy outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasure 5 key literacy elements: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eclassroom structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecurriculum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe language environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebooks and book reading opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprint and early writing supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder with the ELLCO Pre-K Tool and save $10 \u003c\/b\u003e Use code S1050 when placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe User's Guide is part of \u003ci\u003eELLCO\u003c\/i\u003e, the bestselling classroom observation tool that helps schools assess the quality of literacy practices and supports and give children the best possible start in language and literacy development. Trusted by schools across the country, \u003ci\u003eELLCO\u003c\/i\u003e helps educators reliably gather the data needed for professional development and program improvement, leading to better literacy outcomes for young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ci\u003eELLCO Pre-K\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eELLCO K  \"3\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Smith has always enjoyed working directly with young children and teachers of young children. Beginning in 1987, she collected and analyzed data for the longitudinal Home-School Study of Language and Literacy Development. Her work on that project brought her into many classrooms as an observer and researcher and propelled her interest in classroom environments and practices that promote children's early language and literacy development. Later work conducted for the Center for Children \u0026amp; Families at EDC cemented her commitment to working directly with teachers, supervisors, and education leaders to promote conditions that positively affect children's learning. Currently a consultant to EDC, Dr. Smith continues to engage in research, writing, and professional development with teachers of young children. An active volunteer in local schools and child care programs, she most enjoys spending time in the \"living lab\" of daily life with her three children.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Ms. Brady is recognized nationwide for her contributions to the field of early childhood education. She provides leadership to a range of complex projects that focus on research, assessment, technical assistance, and professional development that translates research and recommended practice into useful programs and products for practitioners and policy makers. Her groundbreaking work with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has led to a performance-based assessment to certify accomplished early childhood teachers. In recent years, Ms. Brady has concentrated her efforts on the design of professional development approaches that build teachers? (TM) knowledge and skill in content areas, especially language and literacy. Ms. Brady and her colleagues are examining the impact of literacy-related professional development on teachers? (TM) practices and children? (TM)s learning. Ms. Brady presents her work at major conferences and seminars in the United States and abroad and has contributed to numerous publications, including \u003ci\u003eCritical Issues in Early Childhood Professional Development\u003c\/i\u003e (Zaslow \u0026amp; Martinez-Beck, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 2006). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Louisa Anastasopoulos, M.P.P., has extensive experience conducting classroom observations, child assessments, and interviews with teachers and parents. Her work has dealt with examinations of classroom quality as well as with early language and literacy. She has been instrumental in the design of teacher and parent interview protocols and has spent a great deal of time interacting with preschool teachers and staff. Her bilingual expertise has contributed to her ability to work with a wide variety of teachers and parents. 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