Literacy Coach Team

The North Bergen School District employs literacy coaches at every elementary school. The role of a literacy coach is multifaceted and includes the following:

Model instructional strategies for teachers with students in a whole or small group setting in the classroom
Use data to provide materials, activities, and instruction that better meet the needs of the students
Train and support teachers to use data to differentiate instruction
Coach and/or mentor colleagues
Provide support to classroom teachers
Serve as a resource - providing ideas, materials, and/or suggestions in an informal manner
Serve as a peer - working collaboratively to problem solve issues related to specific students struggles/needs
Provide district wide training/professional development to teachers