Literacy Coaching: Coming Out of the Corner

Being a literacy coach is demanding and can meet with resistance and challenge when a clear understanding of the job’s purpose, approach, and need for ongoing support are not clearly defined and understood by all parties. Ideally, a literacy coach listens and observes, then asks just the right questions to help a classroom teacher or inexperienced literacy coach reflect on the why of classroom practice and individualize instruction based on student needs. Resources, including Web resources, are suggested.