IC 20-20.5-20-5: Prioritization by literacy coach

Sec. 5. 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.