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Deussen, Theresa; Coskie, Tracy; Robinson, LeAnne; Autio, Elizabeth – Regional Educational Laboratory Northwest, 2007
One of the largest initiatives using coaching has been Reading First, a federal project whose purpose is to improve reading outcomes for students in low-performing K-3 schools. The present study addressed two questions: (1) Who becomes a reading coach, and what background, skills, and qualifications do coaches bring to their jobs? and (2) How do…
Descriptors: Literacy, Reading Achievement, Teacher Improvement, Faculty Development
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Marchand-Martella, Nancy E.; Martella, Ronald C.; Kolts, Russell L.; Mitchell, Diane; Mitchell, Christopher – Journal of Direct Instruction, 2006
We examined the effects of a three-tier strategic model of intensifying instruction using "Reading Mastery Plus" in grades K-3 at a Title I school. Teachers received training and coaching before and during the program evaluation. They were assessed on their satisfaction with the program as well. The "Diagnostic Indicators of Basic…
Descriptors: Reading Programs, Emergent Literacy, Diagnostic Tests, Program Evaluation