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USD 253 highlights instructional‑coaching expansion and launches LETT ERS trainer cohort to support structured literacy
Summary
Instructional coaches described one‑per‑building coaching, mentoring cycles and a district cohort of 24 teachers enrolled in LETT ERS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) training; three coaches completed trainer training and will deliver in‑district sessions to help teachers meet forthcoming literacy licensure requirements.
District instructional coaches presented to the board on April 22 about the district’s instructional‑coaching model and a structured‑literacy rollout intended to strengthen K‑12 reading instruction.
Presenters said USD 253 now places an instructional coach in each building. Coaches listed schools they support and explained typical coaching cycles: first‑year teachers receive four full days of training plus classroom observations and at least twice‑monthly feedback; second‑year teachers receive two full days of…
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