"It’s in the Bag" is a professional development book study project designed to further teachers’ study of evidence-based literacy research, practices and strategies.  This is accomplished through group discussions and individual classroom experiences based upon the shared readings of professional books. 

When selecting a book from the “It’s in the Bag” collection, you will receive 10 copies of the book and the facilitator’s guide for up to 8 weeks.  The only cost to you is the initial shipping.  The cost of the return shipping will be incurred by ESBOCES and a return shipping label will be provided. 

Please click here for more information about the "It's in the Bag" Book Study Project.

Yellow Brick Roads: Shared and Guided Paths to Independent Reading 4-12 provides a path for teachers to follow in developing their own literacy program.  It focuses on grades 4-12 langauge arts classrooms or Tier 2 reading classrooms.  Allen focuses on literacy development through making reading and writing so enticing that students cannot resist.  She promotes reaching students  where they are and respecting them for their individual differences.  Yellow Brick Roads outlines and directs the use of read alouds, shared reading, guided reading, independent reading, writing, and vocabulary development.  It also provides many tools for assessing and evaluating students and their progress.

Yellow Brick Roads Facilitator's Guide

Author: Janet Allen

Publisher: Stenhouse (2000)