The Multiple Roles of Specialized Literacy Professionals: An Update From a National Survey (Poster 40)

• In Event: Saturday Poster Session 9:35 am
  In Poster Session: Research in Reading and Literacy Poster Session 3

Abstract

The roles of specialized literacy professionals (SLPs), including reading/literacy specialists, literacy coaches, and coordinators/supervisors have been influenced by many factors, including shifts in funding, research evidence about the best ways to improve literacy learning, and changes in federal legislation with specific requirements about how to provide instruction for students. From a team of twelve researchers across the United States, this presentation shares results of a national survey of specialized literacy professionals, with a focus on providing information about their current roles and responsibilities, comparing results with those of the national study data collected in 2012, and identifies implications of the results for various stakeholders interested in studying their effectiveness in improving teaching and learning.

Authors

• Rita M. Bean, University of Pittsburgh

• Virginia Goatley, University at Albany - SUNY

• Diane Kern, University of Rhode Island

• Adam Brieske-Ulenski, Bridgewater State University

• Jacy Ippolito, Salem State University

• Kevin Smith, Florida State University