Bridge the Gap Between Policy and Practice in Early Literacy Instruction
Across the country, new state literacy mandates are driving a dramatic shift in how reading is taught - but many educators are left wondering how to apply these changes in real classrooms. Coaching the Science of Reading offers practical, research-based guidance to help educators, coaches, and school leaders implement evidence-based literacy instruction with confidence.
Structured around three key sections - preparing for, implementing, and sustaining change - this essential guide brings clarity to what the research means for practice. With insights from nationally recognized experts, authors Christa Haring, PhD, and Austen Hecker, EdD, equip readers with the tools to support sustainable implementation, improve instructional alignment, and create stronger systems for student success.
Discover how to:
Navigate state literacy mandates and align instruction with current research
Provide effective, data-informed coaching and feedback
Understand what the science of reading looks like in everyday classroom practice
Build sustainable systems that support long-term literacy improvement
Bridge classroom, coaching, and policy through shared, evidence-based approach
Whether you're a teacher, coach, or district leader, Coaching the Science of Reading will help you turn policy into meaningful practice - and support every child's journey toward literacy.
Want a closer look? Use our Browse Inside feature to preview pages and see how this book supports early learning in your classroom.
Features
Practical Implementation Guidance - Translates Science of Reading research into actionable classroom and coaching practices.
Coaching Focused Frameworks - Provides tools and strategies specifically designed for literacy coaches and instructional leaders.
Support for Literacy Mandates - Helps schools and districts implement state and local literacy requirements with confidence.
Research to Practice Approach - Combines current research with real-world examples and field-tested applications.
Sustainable Systems for Change - Offers strategies for building long-term instructional improvement and supporting teacher growth.