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Everything we do is all about student achievement. The purpose of coaching is to promote expert teaching. When you have expert teaching, you will have student achievement.
Literacy Coaching --> Expert Teaching --> Student Achievement

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"It's (the purpose of literacy coaching) not to make teachers happy, it's not to fulfill the requirements of the state department of education, it's not to satisfy your own administrators-- it's to increase student achievement."

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- A coach's plan should be flexible.
- You should develop and nourish ownership among participants. Make them feel as if the are in charge if the are reluctant to your help.
-Clarify responsibilities and relationships.
- Make sure that you know what is expected of you as a coach. You should work with your teachers and administrators to promote student achievement.
- Keep the coaches updated and connected. Meet weekly or biweekly to keep everyone updated on student progress.
- Know where to look. Build a collection of resources for other coaches and teachers.
- Create a common vocabulary. "A successful literacy coaching initiative requires teachers, coaches, administrators, and reading specialists to share a common language." (Sandvold and Baxter, 15)
- Assess progress. In order for a teacher to see growth, you must collect data. From that data, analyze the data to see the strengths and weaknesses of the teacher.

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Problem #1: Nobody is using the coach. Plan to have everyone use the literacy coach to the fullest.

Problem #2: Teachers are trying to do it all. Some teachers might feel the need that they have to do everything themselves. Let them know that you are their to help. And if you can work it out together, your students will show great progress.

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Sandvold, Amy, and Maelou Baxter. The Fundamentals of Literacy Coaching. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2008.

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1.) What is the main purpose of literacy coaching?

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Coaches have to build their relationships over time with teachers. Teachers who become coaches may be seen differently by their peers. This can make for a very challenging situation

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Take into consideration how the teacher feels when you enter their classroom. They do not want someone who is coming in to "tell them how to do their job." Work with them and let them know why you are their and what your goals are when you are with them. Have them understand that your goal is to have the students achieve.

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Have a group of friends that you can trust to help you with any problems that may arise. Some of those friends can include:
- Professional development providers
- Friends from higher education
- Language arts coordinators
- Special teachers
- Technical support staff
- School secretaries
- Custodians

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It can sometimes be hard to make friends with your teachers. But keep in mind to just be nice and keep moving. Be a friend and stay connected with your teacher. Once they see how your help is beneficial, they may be more accommodating.

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1. The need to know. Adults need to know what is the goal and why it is important.
2. Self- conception. Adults are reluctant to turn any control over to even the most knowledgeable person.
3. The role of experience. Adults have gain knowledge from previous experiences which they will instinctively draw.
4. Readiness to learn. Adults instinctively learn what they need to know to better prepare them in real life situations.
5. Orientation to learning. Adults want to focus their learning on subjects that are useful to them.
6. Motivation. Adults are more responsive to external motivators. However, they are also internally motivated by knowing that they are doing a good job.

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While you are a literacy coach, it is important to remember what it is like to teach younger students when we are trying to teach the older ones. We need to remember that it is not all about strategies and curriculum, but teaching to the whole student. A literacy coach will face some resistance when trying to teach someone who feels that they know it all. Don't be afraid to teach them. Work with them to figure out what is best for them and the students. Your goal is to have students succeed.

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Consistency in everything is important. It is important to set goals and have rules and routines for everyone to follow. The more consistent you are, the better the student  outcomes.

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1. Plan- The coach works with the grade level team of teachers to plan what strategy he or she would like to demonstrate or observe during a small group reading lesson. A lesson plan template can provide guidance for the teacher.
2. Teach/Videotape- If the coach is observing, teachers need to implement the lesson that was discussed with their students, preferably videotaping them at the same time. The coach will then reflect with the teacher at a later date to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the lesson.
3. Reflect- It is important to reflect on the lesson that was observed. Discuss the lesson at length so that the teacher can get an idea of what went on within the lesson. Give them strategies/techniques that they can use for future use in their lessons.
4. Share- The grade level team reconvenes and the teachers share their selected segments and writing reflections with their peers. Teachers must remember to not make evaluative comments.

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2.) What are the 5 steps used to create an expertise coaching model

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Being on a consistent schedule is very important. You want the teacher to expect when you are coming. It is also a great way to share resources without anybody doing without.

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Data is very important to have on the students and the teachers you are coaching. Data helps to see the strengths and weaknesses that each person possess. So it is very important as a literacy coach to keep as much data as possible in order to reflect and grow.

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Data can become cumbersome. So ask yourself these questions about the data to see if it is relevant and focused:
1. Where is the information?
2. What kind of information is it?
3. What is the information telling us?
4. What will we do with the information?
5. Do we really need this information?

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SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITY! As many teachers know, data can become so time consuming that it does more harm than good at times. So it is important to share the responsibilities with your team. This way it is not all expected to be done by one person. A way to help everyone is to plan ahead. Organize the data and create easy-to-read visuals for them so that they can easily understand how to complete the data.

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It is important to treat your teachers with understanding and respect. You want to listen to them, learn from them, and make use of what you learn. You must be aware of their feelings and how they perceive you as a whole. You must be reflective with them, and have them learn with you. But above all, you must seek first to understand.

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3.) Why do you think it is important to share the responsibilities with other teachers?

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4.) What are some ways that you can build a relationship with your teachers as a coach?

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5.) Name 3 of the characteristics of adult learners.