Jan Richardson

Jan Richardson, Ph.D., is an author, education consultant, reading specialist, former Reading Recovery® Teacher Leader, and former classroom teacher (K-college). Her best-selling collection includes The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading, Guided Reading Teacher’s Companion, Next Step Guided Reading in Action, Next Step Guided Reading Assessment (co-authored with Maria Walther), Next Step Forward in Reading Intervention (co-authored with Ellen Lewis), Next Step in Word Study and Phonics (co-authored with Michele Dufresne), and Literacy Footprints: A Complete System for Supporting Guided Reading (also co-authored with Michele Dufresne). Jan’s widely acclaimed Next Step Forward approach to guided reading has now been reframed into a highly effective short-term intervention program for elementary and middle school students. RISE (Reading that Inspires Students to Excel) includes engaging leveled books and detailed lesson plans that provide targeted, intensive instruction in reading comprehension and fluency, word study and phonics, and guided writing. Jan also provides school districts with customized professional development and demonstration lessons designed to equip teachers with effective techniques for small-group reading instruction. Her goal is for every student to become a better reader who just can’t wait to read another book! (For more information or to download free teaching resources, see Janrichardsonguidedreading.com)