“Students of teachers with more coaching demonstrated greater student achievement gains relative to students of teachers with less coaching.” Ross, J.A.

Essential Program Component Six

Ongoing instructional assistance and support for teachers (use of content experts and instructional coaches) State Definition: The school district provides instructional assistance and support to all teachers of English/reading/language arts and mathematics. Elementary, middle, and ninth and tenth grade English/reading/language arts and mathematics (Algebra 1, and remedial mathematics) teachers receive ongoing support offered by the school and district. Possible options for providing support include coaches/content experts who work inside the classroom to support teachers and deepen the knowledge about the content and delivery of instruction, and specialists who have experience coaching teachers and who are knowledgeable about the adopted program. Related Information:

• Coaching
  • Course of Study: ELA, EPC 6
  • Early Reading First Coaching