Delaware’s instructional vision is that every student across the state leaves school ready for success in college, career, and life. In early literacy specifically, all students will read at grade level by the end of third grade, providing them with the foundation to become strong readers, writers, thinkers, and speakers.

Through a partnership with Delaware Department of Education and Delaware State University the Early Literacy Coach program will support the state’s achievement of its early literacy vision by building the capacity of district and school leaders and teachers to provide effective and equitable literacy instruction to all students. Early Literacy Coaches will provide strategic support to school systems in the following areas as directed by the legislation and best practice:

· Use of high-quality instructional materials (High Quality Instructional Materials) (DE Senate Bill 4).

· Alignment of Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) and processes ...