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Resources for Coaches—Literacy

By Faaria Hussain

Published August 5, 2016

Coaches are a powerful force in helping ensure effective reading instruction throughout a school. Below are resources you can use to support your coaching practice.

Elementary Reading Coach Job Description

Generic description for an elementary reading coach position.
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Literacy Coach: Effectiveness Rating

Checklist of effective coach behaviors that can be used as a self-evaluation tool and a list of qualities to look for in a coach.
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Observation Walk-Through for Elementary Classrooms

Checklist for a quick elementary classroom observation to monitor effective reading instruction.
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Observation Walk-Through for Middle School English/Reading Classrooms

Checklist for a quick middle school reading/English classroom observation to monitor effective reading instruction.
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By Faaria Hussain

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