Reading Specialists vs. Literacy Coaches

I need your input about Reading Specialists and Literacy Coaches. My district places Reading Specialists in the classroom as regular classroom teachers, and Literacy Coaches in charge of basically overseeing all classrooms. Is this the proper use for these personnel? What do your districts do?

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Permalink Reply by Jeanne Rogers on September 9, 2009 at 5:52pm

Literacy Coaches replaced Reading Specialists this year in my District. These individuals are responsible for organizing state testing, implementing Learning Focused Strategies, coaching and mentoring teachers. In years past, the role of the Reading Specialist varied from school to school. Some had reading groups and others managed classes and paperwork related to the reading program.