Ongoing Teacher Support Is the Key to Literacy Success

We know empirically and intuitively that successful professional development models include ongoing support, which improves literacy instruction and increases student learning. Educators flourish and students achieve at the highest levels when teachers are given the opportunity to collaborate and to plan with an experienced literacy coach.

Yet, many literacy programs feature only single or multi-day trainings with little or no follow-up support, which is a recipe for failure.

Delivering year-round support so teachers become better practitioners

Conversely, F.A.S.T. Learning literacy specialists don’t just train teachers; they partner with teachers to ensure high student achievement. F.A.S.T. Learning literacy specialists work with schools throughout the year to make sure teachers are prepared to successfully teach reading and writing to all their students.

A literacy partner you can trust

F.A.S.T. Learning literacy specialists offer support in a collegial, non-evaluative manner, so teachers are comfortable learning with a literacy partner they can trust.

F.A.S.T. Learning aligns its coaching with your school’s literacy goals to ensure:

• F.A.S.T. Learning’s literacy programs are implemented seamlessly and with fidelity
• teachers become more reflective practitioners
• professional learning communities develop around literacy instruction

F.A.S.T. Learning literacy coaches:

• conduct classroom observations and offer feedback
• model instruction
• plan lessons with teachers
• analyze student data and assessments
• problem solve and give suggestions for differentiated instruction

Professional development that includes ongoing support is a powerful, effective approach that helps teachers reflect upon their work, learn new practices, and improve student outcomes.

F.A.S.T. Learning literacy specialist are eager to provide that support and to help you boost student achievement.

Contact us at 1-800-325-3278 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out more about F.A.S.T. Learning’s literacy coaching.