For Administrators: How can I support LETRS Coaching participants?
Overview
LETRS Coaching supports educators who have completed LETRS in translating theory into practice by focusing on classroom applications of LETRS principles. Educators receive one school year of support from a LETRS coach to work through goal-focused coaching cycles, including one-to-one live online coaching sessions and ongoing asynchronous feedback and reflection.
Administrators play a crucial role in the LETRS Coaching process. This article explains the responsibilities for administrators overseeing LETRS Coaching, in order to create a supportive environment for their educators.
Applies to: Administrators of an implementation with participants who have completed a course of study in Lexia® LETRS® and are continuing their professional learning journey in Lexia® LETRS® Coaching.
Administrator Onboarding and Touchpoints
As an administrator or instructional leader, you will participate in an onboarding meeting and up to two touchpoints with the LETRS coach per year. During touchpoints, the LETRS coach will share and discuss the following:
Instructional themes that are emerging during coaching
Challenges and opportunities related to implementation
Other Administrator Responsibilities
Other responsibilities for administrators supporting LETRS Coaching participants include the following:
Encourage Teacher Participation: Encourage participating educators to fully engage in their LETRS Coaching.
Foster a Coaching Culture: Promote the coach’s role as a non-evaluative partner who is dedicated to supporting teachers in implementing LETRS practices.
Provide Time for Coaching: Ensure that educators have dedicated time to participate in coaching, including both synchronous and asynchronous sessions with their LETRS coach.
Collaborative Problem-Solving: Work with the LETRS coach and participating educator(s) to address any challenges that arise during coaching. Brainstorm solutions that align with school goals and respond to educators’ needs.
Respect Confidentiality: Honor Lexia’s commitment to maintain coaching conversations and teacher data in confidence to uphold a relationship of trust with the educator.