A literacy coach shall prioritize the following:

1. (1) Modeling effective instructional strategies for teachers.
2. (2) Facilitating study groups.

3. (3) Training teachers in:

   1. (A) data analysis; and
   2. (B) using data to differentiate instruction.
4. (4) Coaching and mentoring colleagues.

5. (5) Working with teachers to ensure that evidence based reading programs, which include:

   1. (A) comprehensive core reading programs;
   2. (B) supplemental reading programs; and

   3. (C) comprehensive intervention reading programs;

      are implemented with fidelity.

6. (6) Training teachers to diagnose and address a reading deficiency.

7. (7) Working with teachers in applying evidence based reading strategies in other content areas, including:

   1. (A) prioritizing time spent on those teachers;
   2. (B) activities and roles that will have the greatest impact on student achievement; and
   3. (C) prioritizing coaching and mentoring in classrooms.
8. (8) Helping to increase instructional density to meet the needs of all students.

9. (9) Working with students through:

   1. (A) whole and small group instruction; or

   2. (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.