Concise, Conversational, and Consistent: Explaining the Work of Literacy Coaches

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Can I Quote You on That?: Capturing Classroom Conversation

Ellie Gilbert

Here's a fun notetaking strategy to try. Ellie Gilbert records snippets of conversation from Katie Doherty's students, and then uses them in a debrief session to discuss student strengths, needs, and next steps.

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Making the Case for Literacy Coaches

Shari Frost

If your district is considering cuts to its literacy coaching program, you’ll appreciate Shari Frost’s advice.

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Troubleshooting Coaching Cycles

Shari Frost

Shari Frost finds "coaching cycles" are a valuable way for literacy coaches to work with teachers over time, but the first year of implementation was bumpy for her coaches. She shares some of the struggles her colleagues encountered in implementing cycles, as well as advice for overcoming these hurdles.