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About the Authors ix
Acknowledgments xi
1 Introduction to the ELLCO K-3 1
Research Literature Base for the ELLCO K-3 2
Key Components of Early Reading 3
Key Components of Early Writing 4
Organization of the ELLCO K-3 5
Underlying Assumptions of the ELLCO K-3 6
Who Should Use the ELLCO K-3? 7
How Does the ELLCO K-3 Compare with the ELLCO Toolkit, Research Edition? 7
Contents of the User's Guide 8
References 9
2 Effective Elements of Early Literacy: Kenny's Story 13
Vignette 1 Entering 14
Vignette 2 Analyzing the Discovery 14
Vignette 3 Reading Group 15
Vignette 4 End of the Day 17
References 18
3 Structure of the ELLCO K-3 19
Overall Structure and Levels 19
Anchor Statements 20
Descriptive Indicators 21
Evidence Section 22
Teacher Interview 23
4 How to Conduct an ELLCO K-3 Observation 25
Guidelines for Observing in Classrooms 25
Scheduling and Duration of Observations 25
Conducting Observations with Professionalism and Respect 26
Preparing for the Observation 26
Taking Evidence and Rating Items 27
Focusing on the Evidence 27
Rating Strategies 27
Avoiding Bias 28
Considering Grade Level and Timing 29
The Teacher Interview 31
Completing the Score Form 31
5 A Review of Sample Items 35
Recording Evidence 35
Understanding the Rubrics 35
From Evidence to Rubric to Rating 39
Example 1 Item 8, Discourse Climate 39
Example 2 Item 15, Strategies to Build Reading Comprehension 42
Example 3 Item 16, Writing Environment 43
6 Using the ELLCO K-3 for Professional Development 47
Tips for Incorporating the ELLCO K-3 into Language and Literacy Practices 48
Step 1 Create a Positive Climate for Teacher Development48
Step 2 Preview the ELLCO K-3 Together 49
Step 3 Conduct an Initial Observation 50
Step 4 Share Results 51
Step 5 Generate Goals 51
Beginning Steps Toward Change 52
Section I Classroom Structure (Organization, Contents, Management, Professional Focus) 52
Section II Curriculum (Integration of Language and Literacy, Independence, Diversity) 53
Section III The Language Environment (Discourse Climate, Extended Conversations, Vocabulary) 54
Section IV Books and Reading (Characteristics, Sounds to Print, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension) 54
Section V Print and Writing (Environment, Instruction, Student Writing) 55
References 56
7 Using the ELLCO K-3 in Research 57
Training 57
Practicing and Calibrating Ratings 58
Interrater Reliability 58
Recalibration in the Field 58
References 59
Technical Report on the ELLCO Toolkit, Research Edition 61
Note for the Reader 61
Psychometric Properties of the Literacy Environment Checklist 63
Interrater Reliability 64
General Statistics 64
Reliability Analysis 65
Measuring Stability and Change 65
Psychometric Properties of the Classroom Observation 66
Interrater Reliability 67
General Statistics 67
Reliability Analysis 68
Measuring Stability and Change 69
Correlation with Another Widely Used Measure 71
Predicting Child Outcomes 71
Psychometric Properties of the Literacy Activities Rating Scale 72
Interrater Reliability 73
General Statistics 73
Reliability Analysis 74
Measuring Stability and Change 74
Correlations Among the ELLCO Toolkit (Research Edition) Measures 75
Addendum 77
References 80
Resources 81
Web Sites 81
Web Resources 85
Research Articles, Books, and Book Chapters 86
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