This guide gives district leaders and administrators concrete, ready‑to‑use instructional coaching tools to work with teachers on strengthening elementary reading instruction in line with the science of reading. It emphasizes a coach’s role as a collaborator in scaling effective reading instruction and assessment, aiming to make the most of educators’ time through efficient, structured practices.
What is Instructional Coaching and Why is it Important?
In this article you’ll get a detailed look at what Instructional Coaching is, alongside the features that make for strong coaching that will support your teaching team the best.
How Do I Hire an Instructional Coach?
Tools and resources for leaders to set up a successful instructional coach structure within a district.
How Instructional Coaching Works in Practice
An overview of the instructional coaching continuous improvement cycle and accompanying documents for effective implementation.
Supporting Resources
Instructional coaching focused on the science of reading will cover a wide range of topics including a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), assessment, core instruction, and supplemental interventions. Additional NCIL resources will be helpful in coaching these topics.
- Assessment and screening systems aligned with the science of reading
- Effective implementation of MTSS to support the science of reading
Resources related to evaluating the alignment of a core reading program with the science of reading:
Resources for evaluating the alignment of Tier I and Tier II instruction with the science of reading:
