Literacy Coach Roles and Goals Sharon Walpole University of Delaware

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Literacy Coaches are Learners Learn about reading development –Engaged and active participation in all levels of professional development –Self-directed reading of professional materials –Self-directed networking

Literacy Coaches are Learners Learn about professional development –Engaged and active participation in all levels of professional development –Self-directed reading of professional materials –Self-directed networking

Literacy Coaches are Grant Writers and Site Managers Understand and review federal guidelines Keep careful record of budgeting decisions and professional development activities Collaborate with district personnel to provide reports Manage site visits

Literacy Coaches are School-Level Planners Work with administrators to build school-level schedules to protect time for classroom instruction and intervention –Both whole-group and needs-based time Work with administrators to plan time for small- group and whole-school professional development Work with administrators and teachers to direct specialists and paraprofessionals Work with teachers to build classroom schedules

Literacy Coaches are Curriculum Experts Learn about core curriculum and intervention materials –Extensive personal review of manuals –Research of program reviews –Interaction with publisher’s representatives –Observe curriculum in action

Literacy Coaches are Researchers Design, schedule and manage data collection Interpret and share data with all stakeholders Assess fidelity to school-wide model through observations Assess relationship of fidelity to student achievement Propose changes in school-level plan based on these analyses

Literacy Coach as Teacher Arrange for training in core program materials Provide outside-the-classroom professional development through presentations and study groups Provide inside-the-classroom professional development through modeling and observation-feedback

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A sample LC schedule: Week 1 AmGrade Level Professional Development Sessions Grade Level Professional Development Sessions Observations Work with Materials PmGrade Level Professional Development Sessions Set agenda for next Grade Level Meetings Prepare Whole School Session Write up Observations Work with Materials ASProgram Administration Program Administration Whole School Professional Development Meet with Individuals re Observations Meet with Individuals re Observations

A sample LC schedule: Week 2 AmObservations Organize Materials and Data PmWrite up Observations Prepare Whole School Session Write up Observations Prepare for Professional Development ASMeet with Individuals re observations Whole School Professional Development Meet with Individuals re observations Prepare for Professional Development

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