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Wepner, Shelley Beth was born on October 23, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Bernard and Carole Frances (Abramson) Markovitz.
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''Invaluable.'' --Curriculum Review ''Excellent.'' --Journal of Reading ''In short, Drs. Wepner and Strickland have done it again! They have provided us with a relevant, research-based, and readable reference on the organization of school reading programs.'' --From the Foreword by Jack Cassidy, former President of the International Reading Association and the College Reading Association Now in its Fourth Edition, this popular textbook is still the most comprehensive resource on the oversight of literacy programs (PreK-12). With chapters written by experts with years of experience in schools, this new edition has been completely updated to incorporate current views about the literacy field in relation to governmental changes and regulations such as the No Child Left Behind Act. Offering specific guidelines that literacy leaders can use to improve their programs, the text covers selecting materials, assessing the quality of teachers, providing staff development, working with different types of learners, and incorporating writing and technology. Book Features: * New insight about leading literacy programs in this era of accountability, high-stakes testing, and standards-based education. * A focus on the changing role of reading specialists and the newly developed role of literacy coaches. * Real-life vignettes throughout the book illustrate the application of theories. * Advice for working with diverse learners, including English Language Learners and students with special needs. * Concrete suggestions for collaborative leadership. * An in-depth look at assessment of students and programs.
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''Only the most valuable of academic texts gets to a fifth edition...If I were to do a column 'What's Hot in Literacy/Reading Texts,' this volume would undoubtedly be at the top of the list.'' --From the Foreword by Jack Cassidy, past president, International Reading Association ''This fifth edition is a timely and most welcome addition to my professional library. This book is a 'must' in a time when it is essential for literacy leaders to keep up with the fast pace of what is happening in the field of reading. Wepner, Strickland, and Quatroche are exceptional educators and researchers who bring together some of the leading literacy experts to address issues that are so critical in this age of common core state standards. This is a 'must-have' book for anyone involved in overseeing literacy programs at school, district, and state levels.'' --Linda Gambrell, Distinguished Professor of Education, Clemson University and co-editor of Reading Research Quarterly Now in its fifth edition, this popular textbook is still the most comprehensive resource available on the oversight of literacy programs (pre-K-12). Focusing on what literacy leaders need to know and do to meet today's mandates, experts in the field offer new insights that reflect the nation's changing policies related to the new Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects. It also addresses forthcoming assessments aligned to the common core standards, and new mandates for evaluating teachers and principals. Literacy luminaries provide specific guidelines for all levels of instruction, including selecting and using materials and new technologies, promoting writing, assessing students, evaluating teachers, providing professional development, working with linguistically diverse and struggling learners, working with parents and the community, and evaluating school-wide literacy programs. Book Features: * Chapters written by experts who have years of experience working in schools. * Real-life examples that demonstrate how theories have been applied. * Reflective questions and project assignments in each chapter allow readers to relate ideas to their own situations. * Connections across chapters and directions for future considerations help summarize and synthesize information. Contributors: Moises Aguirre, Kathryn H. Au, Rita M. Bean, M. Susan Burns, Jill Castek, Patricia A. Edwards, Douglas Fisher, Elena Forzani, Nancy Frey, Jennifer L. Goeke, James V. Hoffman, Barbara Kapinus, Clint Kennedy, Julie K. Kidd, Diane Lapp, Donald J. Leu, Maryann Mraz, Jeanne R. Paratore, Taffy E. Raphael, Kristen D. Ritchey, Adrian Rodgers, Emily M. Rodgers, Misty Sailors, Elizabeth V. Strode, Jacquelyn S. Sweeney, Jo Anne L. Vacca, Richard T. Vacca, Jaime Madison Vasquez, Jean Payne Vintinner, MaryEllen Vogt
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Wepner, Shelley Beth was born on October 23, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Bernard and Carole Frances (Abramson) Markovitz.
Bachelor of Science magna cum laude, University Pittsburgh, 1972. Master of Science, University Pennsylvania, 1973. Doctor of Education, University Pennsylvania, 1980.
Reading teacher, West Deptford (New Jersey) School District, 1973-1974; reading resource teacher, Middletown (New Jersey) School District, 1974-1975; Title I teacher, Middletown (New Jersey) School District, 1975-1976; reading specialist, Marlboro (New Jersey) School District, 1976-1978; curriculum consultant, Marlboro (New Jersey) School District, 1978-1980; supervisor curriculum and instruction, Marlboro (New Jersey) School District, 1980-1982; professor education, William Paterson U., Wayne, New Jersey, 1989; chair department curriculum and instruction, William Paterson U., Wayne, New Jersey, 1991-1994; assistant to dean, William Paterson U., Wayne, 1994-1997; director center education, associate dean, professor education, Widener U., since 1997. Consultant Teacher Support Software, Gainesville, Florida, since 1988, East Brunswick (New Jersey) School, 1989.
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Chairman gifted and talented Coles School Parent-Teachers Association, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, 1989-1990, board member Mount Sinai School Medicine Educational Advisory Board. Member American Association Teacher Educators (chair technical and teacher education committee 2001-2003), Women and Deanship(chair, Mithal Professor Dev award), International Reading Association (merit citation committee since 2005), New Jersey Reading Association (board directors 1982-1985, journal editor 1986-1989)), National Conference Research in Language and Literacy, Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Mount Sinai School Medicine (educational advisory board since 2008).
Married Roy Henry Wepner, August 3, 1974. Children: Leslie Marcia and Meredith Susan (twins).