The the Next Step Forward in Guided Reading: An Assess-Decide-Guide Framework for Supporting Every Reader

Next Step Forward in Guided Reading is a must for every teacher’s professional library. Jan not only unpacks the complexities of the reading process, but also provides a practical guide for teachers to follow as they implement guided reading.”―C.C. Bates, Ph.D., Literacy, Language, and Culture, Clemson University

Reading Next Step Forward in Guided Reading is like talking with Jan. You get clear, practical, and actionable suggestions for helping children move along a trajectory of growth toward evermore challenging texts.”

―Holly Slaughter, Reading and Language Arts Specialist, Pinellas County Schools, FL

“Our school literacy program has been successful because of the work of Jan Richardson. This book captures her expertise beautifully, not just through words, but also through videos of her demonstrating actual strategies. What a gift for reading teachers of all elementary grades!”

―Jill Levine, Chief Academic Officer, Hamilton County, Chattanooga, TN

Jan Richardson, Ph.D. is an educational consultant based in Wisconsin who has trained thousands of teachers and works with schools and districts to ensure that every student succeeds in reading. Jan’s work is informed by her experience as a reading specialist, a Reading Recovery teacher leader, a staff developer, and a teacher of every grade―K–12.