In our knowledge-based society K-8 students need to develop increasingly sophisticated skills to read write and speak for a wide variety of purposes and audiences. Including an extended case example from a linguistically diverse school (nearly 75% English learners) this book guides school leaders to design and implement advanced literacy instruction through four key shifts: strengthening the instructional core giving data a central role using a shared curriculum and providing supportive and tailored professional development. Reproducible forms and templates facilitate planning and implementation of schoolwide initiatives. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.