Layered implementation support: initial on-site training plus follow-up modeling, observations, coaching, and monthly virtual sessions¶

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Evidence · no claims cited

Description¶

In the evaluated studies, implementation was supported through a sequence of professional learning activities: "a Heggerty literacy specialist provided on-site training before the start of the school year," followed by classroom modeling 12 weeks later, January lesson observations with coaching, and monthly virtual coaching sessions during the school year. On-demand PD and demonstration videos are also available via myHeggerty.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Access to a Heggerty literacy specialist to deliver training, modeling, and coaching

Constraints¶

• Professional development - virtual or in-person - for teachers implementing Bridge to Reading is recommended, but it is optional

Target Learners¶

• First-grade students
• Kindergarten students
• Second-grade students

Target Learning Goals¶

• Foundational reading skills including phonics and phonemic awareness

Related Strategies¶

• Layered implementation support for teachers adopting a new science curriculum: preservice training, follow-up training, and a science coach
• Brief initial training with extensive follow-up coaching and on-site facilitation for whole-school program implementation
• Layered professional development for curriculum implementation (webinars, workshops, coaching)
• Combine summer professional development with school-year on-site coaching and provision of complete instructional materials
• Provide comprehensive professional development and ongoing coaching when implementing a structured literacy program
• Support implementation with initial Science of Reading training plus PLC-based lesson study
• Implement Reading Edge with two days of initial teacher training plus monthly in-class coaching and peer support structures
• Support first-year adopters of a comprehensive curriculum with quick-start overviews, editable materials, and curated course plans
• Improve transmedia-curriculum professional development with classroom observation, Q&A-only webinars, and later scheduling
• Ongoing math-specialist coaching and curriculum-based professional development for implementing teachers

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Bridge to Reading evidence summary. (2025). https://www.heggerty.com