Coaching the Science of Reading

Across the country, new state literacy mandates are driving a dramatic shift in how reading is taught, but many educators are left wondering how to apply these changes in real classrooms.

Coaching the Science of Reading offers practical, research-based guidance to help educators, coaches, and school leaders implement evidence-based literacy instruction with confidence.

Structured around three key sections—preparing for, implementing, and sustaining change—this essential guide brings clarity to what the research means for practice.

Nationally recognized experts Austen Hecker, EdD, and Christa Haring, PhD, equip readers with the tools to support sustainable implementation, improve instructional alignment, and create stronger systems for student success.

Discover how to:

Navigate state literacy mandates and align instruction with current research

Provide effective, data-informed coaching and feedback

Understand what the science of reading looks like in everyday classroom practice

Build sustainable systems that support long-term literacy improvement

Bridge classroom, coaching, and policy through a shared, evidence-based approach

Whether you're a teacher, coach, or district leader, Coaching the Science of Reading will help you turn policy into meaningful practice and support every child's journey toward literacy.