Reading specialist literacy coach

Hello Friends!!! It's Jen from Out of This World Literacy! I hope everyone is having a fabulous summer relaxing and sleeping in. I know many of my friends are moving roles in this upcoming school year. Some are switching grades while others are stepping out of the classroom to fill specific leadership positions. As a Literacy Coach, I know what it's like to take that leap out of the classroom and into a specialist position. It. is. scary! Teachers who shift into a leadership role often leave…

I am about to start my fourth year as a literacy coach at my elementary school. This has been an exciting journey and I love my job. Like...

This is another one in the series of Tell All's. OK...that's kinda funny. I will be honest, this turned into an Affirmation of Thoughts. Reading

Hello! I hope everyone is surviving the final days before the holiday break! As many of you know I’m no longer a classroom teacher, I am a Literacy Coach. So I often get the question or look, “What do you do all day?” So today I am here to give you an answer of […]

Do you do all of these 6 essentials of reading intervention? Each is a must-have for effective intervention and will make it so much easier...

These unique classroom supplies are must-haves if you teach reading!

Literacy coaches have focus points to start the school year. Here are three you need to know: 1. Build relationships, 2. Provide timely information in a non-threatening way, and 3. Facilitate data conversations. Click to read more about these steps!

"The best intervention is a good book." Stephanie Harvey & Annie Ward; From Striving to Thriving (Scholastic 2017) What you need to offer...

Need ideas for introducing yourself as an instructional coach? Without a good introduction, teachers might not know what job you are there to do. This post shares three fun ways for introducing yourself and your role as a coach. Try a newsletter or a presentation, or even a fun "Coffee with the Coach" event to share your role and responsibilities with teachers! #instructionalcoach #instructionalcoachintroduction

What is structured literacy? What are the components of structured literacy, and what does it look like in the classroom? Get the answers!