Perceptions of a Voluntary Elementary Literacy Mentoring & Professional Development Program

Mentors', Teachers', & Principals' Perceptions of a Voluntary Elementary Literacy Mentoring & Professional Development Program:  A Case Study - "The purpose of this study was to examine a district literacy mentoring program through the lens of those participating as literacy mentors, teachers, and principals. A secondary purpose was to understand the perceived impact the program had on classroom practice and literacy achievement in the district. The site was one suburban school district in northeast Ohio which is comprised of five elementary schools. The mentor program was developed in response to a district need to increase professional development and awareness of literacy issues."