Weekly webcam coaching meetings with observation and feedback sustain teacher implementation¶

Strategy · All strategies
Evidence · no claims cited

Description¶

TRI coaches use webcam technology to train and follow up with teachers. The weekly grade-level meeting is brief (20 minutes) and "includes observation of teacher instruction with feedback and strategies to improve effectiveness." Coach and teacher jointly decide on "level, activities, and texts appropriate for each student," individualizing the tutoring sessions.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• A computer or tablet with webcam technology and reliable internet connectivity for each participating teacher.

Constraints¶

• Each full-time literacy coach can work with 20-25 teachers per week by webcam.

Target Learners¶

• kindergarten and first grade teachers of struggling readers

Target Learning Goals¶

• individualized reading instruction
• tutoring practices

Related Strategies¶

• Layered professional development: summer institute plus weekly web conferencing follow-up

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Targeted Reading Instruction (TRI). (2025). https://www.evidenceforesight.org/programs/targeted-reading-instruction