This page features a collection of coaching tools designed to support conversations with teachers about Structured Literacy. Whether you're introducing the approach or helping refine specific components, these resources will help you guide meaningful, focused discussions grounded in best practices and the science of reading.
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This observation form is designed specifically for structured literacy and can be used to collect data during a phonics lesson, helping to identify strengths and areas for instructional refinement.
The LETRS Phonics Lesson Template can be used to collect observation data during a phonics lesson, helping coaches or educators track instructional components and ensure alignment with best practices.
Blind data can be collected to support coaching by tracking the time spent on each component of structured literacy. This information can serve as a valuable starting point for coaching cycles or professional development focused on strengthening phonics instruction.
This reflection form can be used after professional learning to help coaches support teachers in implementing or refining structured literacy instruction. It encourages thoughtful follow-up and helps guide next steps based on teacher needs and goals.
Structured Literacy slide decks can be easily customized to meet the needs of students by adding or adjusting content. You might include phonics rules, learning objectives, or articulation cues to reinforce correct sound production. These small modifications help make instruction more explicit, focused, and supportive—enhancing clarity and deepening student understanding. The slide decks provided here are examples from each grade level that have been modified by Granite District ELA specialists to show how customizing the decks can make them even more effective for phonics instruction. You can find slide options on the different lesson component pages of this website that you can use to supplement your slides.
Institute of Education Sciences. (n.d.). Improving teacher performance through instructional coaching. U.S. Department of Education, Regional Educational Laboratory Program. https://ies.ed.gov/sites/default/files/migrated/rel/infographics/pdf/REL_PA_Improving_Teacher_Performance_Through_Instructional_Coaching.pdf
This infographic from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) outlines how instructional coaching can effectively improve teacher performance. It summarizes key research findings, highlights the core components of successful coaching models, and emphasizes the importance of sustained, data-informed, and personalized support for teachers to enhance instructional quality and student outcomes.
NWEA. (2025, January 30). The importance of instructional coaching—Now and in the future. https://www.nwea.org/blog/2025/the-importance-of-instructional-coaching-now-and-in-the-future/
This NWEA article highlights the growing role of instructional coaching in improving teaching and learning. It emphasizes how coaching supports teacher growth, fosters collaboration, and helps schools respond to evolving educational needs. The piece also explores how coaching can adapt to future challenges by staying grounded in data-informed practice and strong educator relationships.
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