A literacy coach shall prioritize the following:
- (1) Modeling effective instructional strategies for teachers.
- (2) Facilitating study groups.
(3) Training teachers in:
- (A) data analysis; and
- (B) using data to differentiate instruction.
- (4) Coaching and mentoring colleagues.
(5) Working with teachers to ensure that evidence based reading programs, which include:
- (A) comprehensive core reading programs;
- (B) supplemental reading programs; and
(C) comprehensive intervention reading programs;
are implemented with fidelity.
- (6) Training teachers to diagnose and address a reading deficiency.
(7) Working with teachers in applying evidence based reading strategies in other content areas, including:
- (A) prioritizing time spent on those teachers;
- (B) activities and roles that will have the greatest impact on student achievement; and
- (C) prioritizing coaching and mentoring in classrooms.
- (8) Helping to increase instructional density to meet the needs of all students.
(9) Working with students through:
- (A) whole and small group instruction; or
(B) tutoring;
in the context of modeling and coaching in or outside of a teacher's classroom.
[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 20-20-49-3.5.]
As added by P.L.74-2026, SEC.37.