Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists Educator Training Grant Program

The goal of the Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists Educator Training Grant Program is to develop and provide training for educators to become literacy coaches and provide credentialing opportunities for educators to become reading and literacy specialists. The program will support local educational agencies in improving literacy instruction and outcomes, especially for English Learners and other high-need pupil groups. Key aspects of the program include: • Providing training for educators to become literacy coaches • Offering credentialing opportunities for educators to become reading and literacy specialists • Supporting local educational agencies in improving literacy instruction and outcomes • Focusing on English Learners and other high-need pupil groups • Awarding $15 million to a County Office of Education or consortium of county offices of education with expertise in literacy instruction and multilingual education.