Learn More About: LETRS Coaching Areas of Focus
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.
LETRS Coaching is individualized based on the participant’s needs and unique classroom context. This article explains common areas of focus for LETRS Coaching.
Applies to: Participants who have completed Lexia® LETRS® and are continuing their professional learning journey in Lexia® LETRS® Coaching, as well as administrators managing participants who are moving on from the LETRS course of study to LETRS Coaching.
What are some potential areas of focus for LETRS Coaching?
The LETRS coach and participating educator will collaboratively set goals based on the educator's classroom data and needs. These areas of focus are based on Science of Reading elements where educators often need additional support:
Phonological Awareness: Techniques to enhance students’ ability to recognize and manipulate sounds in spoken language
Phonics: Strategies for teaching the relationship between sounds and their corresponding letters
Advanced Word Study: In-depth exploration of word patterns, meanings, and usage
Oral Language and Vocabulary Lesson Planning: Planning lessons that improve students’ spoken language skills and vocabulary
Narrative and Informational Text Comprehension: Methods to help students understand and analyze different types of texts
Syntax: Teaching the rules of sentence structure and grammar
Reading-Writing Connection: Integrating reading and writing activities to reinforce learning
Understanding and Using Assessment Data to Drive Instruction: Using assessment data to inform and improve instructional practices