
Organization and School Leadership Faculty Publications and Presentations
Literacy coaches: A support system for new teachers
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2012
Abstract
This qualitative study identifies how literacy coaches adapt their coaching to meet the needs of beginning teachers. Data were gathered from 30 literacy coaches serving elementary schools along the U.S. and Mexico border. A thematic analysis of data revealed literacy coaches’ roles uniquely situated them to support new teachers. Five ways in which coaches differentiated their coaching for beginning teachers were identified (i.e., time, types of instructional assistance, professional development, support in areas beyond literacy and affective support). The study suggests that school leaders promote literacy coaches’ role as mentors to accelerate the growth and retention of new teachers.
Recommended Citation
Abrego, M., Rodríguez, A. D., & Rubin, R. (2012). Literacy coaches: A support system for new teachers. In J. Cassidy, S. Grote-Garcia, M. Elda, & R. Garcia (Eds.), What’s Hot in Literacy (p. 71-79). http://www.literacyprofessional.org/uploads/4/8/0/3/48036385/whats_hot_in_literacy-2012_yearbook.pdf#page=79
First Page
71
Last Page
79
Publication Title
What’s Hot in Literacy
Comments
Copyright 2012 The Specialized Literacy Professionals and Texas Association for Literacy Education. Alternate link: https://perma.cc/5TSA-SM74