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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 3.5. A literacy coach shall prioritize the following:
(1) Modeling effective instructional strategies for teachers.
(2) Facilitating study groups.
(3) Training teachers in:
(A) data analysis; and
(B) using data to differentiate instruction.
(4) Coaching and mentoring colleagues.
(5) Working with teachers to ensure that evidence based reading programs, which include:
(A) comprehensive core reading programs;
(B) supplemental reading programs; and
(C) comprehensive intervention reading programs;
are implemented with fidelity.
(6) Training teachers to diagnose and address a reading deficiency.
(7) Working with teachers in applying evidence based reading strategies in other content areas, including:
(A) prioritizing time spent on those teachers;
(B) activities and roles that will have the greatest impact on student achievement; and
(C) prioritizing coaching and mentoring in classrooms.
(8) Helping to increase instructional density to meet the needs of all students.
(9) Working with students through:
(A) whole and small group instruction; or
(B) tutoring;
in the context of modeling and coaching in or outside of a teacher's classroom.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 20. Education § 20-20-49-3.5 - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-20-education/in-code-sect-20-20-49-3-5/
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