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Teacher-Identified Practices of Effective Literacy Coaching

Teacher-Identified Practices of Effective Literacy Coaching

This brief summarizes some “best practices” of Early Literacy Specialist (ELS) coaching, as identified by teachers and coaches.

Key Findings from the 2017-18 Literacy and Learning Centers Evaluation Report

Key Findings from the 2017-18 Literacy and Learning Centers Evaluation Report

A three-page summary of findings.

2017-18 Literacy and Learning Centers Evaluation Report

2017-18 Literacy and Learning Centers Evaluation Report

This evaluation describes the renovations, professional development, teacher satisfaction, and student outcomes associated with SDP’s 2017-18 K-2 classroom redesign.

Principal Perceptions of Early Literacy Specialist Turnover, 2017-18

Principal Perceptions of Early Literacy Specialist Turnover, 2017-18

Results from a 2018 principal survey about their experiences with Early Literacy Specialist coaches.

Early Literacy Coach Survey Findings, 2017-18

Responses related to caseload, confidence, and challenges from the 99 ELS coaches who responded to ORE’s ELS coach survey in January 2018. 

Principal Experiences with Early Literacy Specialists: Survey Results

Principal Experiences with Early Literacy Specialists: Survey Results

Results from a 2018 principal survey about the perceived benefits and challenges associated with Early Literacy Specialist coaching.

K-3 Teacher Retention in the Early Literacy Initiative

K-3 Teacher Retention in the Early Literacy Initiative

An examination of K-3 teacher retention and the extent to which teacher movement across grades, schools, and cohorts affected implementation of SDP’s early literacy initiative.

Reading Specialists Implementation and Outcomes, 2016-17

Reading Specialists Implementation and Outcomes, 2016-17

An investigation of implementation and outcomes associated with

Early Literacy Specialist 2017-18 Teacher Survey Results

Early Literacy Specialist 2017-18 Teacher Survey Results

Results from a 2018 teacher survey about the perceived benefits and challenges associated with Early Literacy Specialist coaching.

Early Literacy Summer Institute: Years 1-3 Full Report

Early Literacy Summer Institute: Years 1-3 Full Report

A mixed-methods analysis of the efficacy of three SDP Early Literacy Summer Institutes held between 2015-2017.