Literacy Coaching For Educators
Get results from real structured literacy experts.
Why Does Literacy Feel So Hard?
You’ve got training, experience, and a real passion for helping students. But when it comes to structured literacy, you're still second-guessing yourself. Teaching structured literacy isn’t about guessing. It’s about having a plan (and a coach to walk you through it).
What is Literacy Coaching?
Literacy coaching is a personalized, expert-led support system for educators using Orton-Gillingham or other structured literacy methods. Whether you’re brand-new or years into your practice, coaching helps you sharpen your instruction and feel confident in your skills.
We offer:
One-hour, one-on-one virtual coaching sessions with a Fellow-in-Training (FIT)
One-hour group coaching sessions for collaboration and shared problem-solving
Coaching is for you if:
You’ve been trained in OG but aren’t sure how to apply it in real classrooms
You’re planning lessons but feel overwhelmed or stuck
You want expert feedback to improve your instruction
Meet Your Structured Literacy Coaches
Your coaching sessions will be led by Kristi Perry, M.A., FIT/OGA, and Beth Reusser, CALT, FIT/OGA—experienced educators and structured literacy specialists who know how to make complex concepts feel clear and doable.
They’re supported by Cyndi Schultz, M.A., SLP, ATF/OGA, a nationally recognized OG mentor and trainer. With this team, you’re getting expert guidance with warmth, clarity, and real classroom experience.
How 1:1 Literacy Coaching Works
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Step 1: Book a Free “FIT” Call
A quick, no-pressure conversation to see if coaching is the right next step.
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Step 2: Schedule Your Coaching Session
Choose between individual or group sessions based on your needs.
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Step 3: Get Real Support
We’ll review your questions, problem-solve in real time, and help you develop a clear plan for moving forward.
Get Structured Literacy Materials that Actually Work
Get literacy games and forms that will take your lessons to the next level.
Literacy Coaching: Frequently Asked Questions
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A literacy coach supports educators by helping them improve reading and writing instruction. They provide personalized guidance, model effective teaching strategies, and offer feedback to help teachers strengthen their structured literacy practices. Coaches work side-by-side with teachers to ensure every student gets high-quality, research-based instruction.
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Effective literacy coaching should include:
Collaboration – Working closely with teachers to meet their needs
Modeling – Demonstrating effective literacy instruction
Observation and Feedback – Providing actionable input on instruction
Data-Informed Decision-Making – Using student data to guide coaching
Sustained Support – Offering ongoing guidance and follow-up
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The primary goals of a literacy coach are to improve literacy instruction, build teacher confidence, and increase student achievement. They help educators implement structured, evidence-based reading strategies and support professional growth through ongoing collaboration, reflection, and goal setting.
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A reading specialist typically works directly with students who need targeted reading intervention. A literacy coach works with teachers—helping them improve their instruction across classrooms. While both roles support literacy, coaches focus on adult learning and professional development, while specialists focus on student remediation.
Guesswork won’t get the results you want. But a literacy coach will.
Let’s make your literacy instruction stronger—together.