25595407, 6A-4.0293 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 25595407

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

CERTIFICATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-4.0293

Specialization Requirements for Literacy Coach Endorsement – Academic Class

PURPOSE:

Establish a literacy coach credential to improve literacy coach knowledge and skill to effectively support teachers with delivering evidence-based reading instruction to meet the needs of all students. The rule will establish a credential that can be earned by current educators who are endorsed or certified in reading through successful completion of a Department-approved literacy coach program.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule sets forth the change for FDOE to establish a literacy coach credential to improve literacy coach knowledge and skill to effectively support teachers with delivering evidence-based reading instruction to meet the needs of all students. There are two Department-approved literacy coach professional development programs that lead to the literacy coach credential. The content aligns to the literacy coach definition, domains and standards. Through successful completion of one of the Department-approved literacy coach professional development programs, educators will gain advanced knowledge of highly effective literacy instruction and evidence-based coaching strategies to enhance teachers’ knowledge and skills, ultimately improving literacy outcomes for students.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56, F.S.

LAW:

1012.55, 1012.56, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/28/2022 Vol. 48/40

COMMENTS:

From 2/28/2022 To 3/21/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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