Establish a literacy coach credential to improve literacy coach knowledge and skill to effectively support teachers with delivering evidence-based reading instruction to meet the needs of all students. The rule will establish ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

State Board of Education

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

6A-4.0293Specialization Requirements for Literacy Coach Endorsement – Academic Class

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Establish a literacy coach credential to improve literacy coach knowledge and skill to effectively support teachers with delivering evidence-based reading instruction to meet the needs of all students. The rule will establish a credential that can be earned by current educators who are endorsed or certified in reading through successful completion of a Department-approved literacy coach program.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule sets forth the change for FDOE to establish a literacy coach credential to improve literacy coach knowledge and skill to effectively support teachers with delivering evidence-based reading instruction to meet the needs of all students. There are two Department-approved literacy coach professional development programs that lead to the literacy coach credential. The content aligns to the literacy coach definition, domains and standards. Through successful completion of one of the Department-approved literacy coach professional development programs, educators will gain advanced knowledge of highly effective literacy instruction and evidence-based coaching strategies to enhance teachers’ knowledge and skills, ultimately improving literacy outcomes for students.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The proposed rule is not expected to have any adverse impact on economic growth or business competitiveness, or increase regulator costs or any other factor set forth in s. 120.541(2)(a), F.S., and will not require legislative ratification. This is based upon the nature of the proposed rule, which allows the opportunity for an educator to earn a literacy coach credential to be added to a state issued teaching certificate.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56, F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 1012.55, 1012.56, F.S.

A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: March 30, 2022, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Collier County School Board Office, 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, FL 34109.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Cari Miller, Vice Chancellor, Literacy Achievement, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

6A-4.0293 Specialization Requirements for Literacy Coach Endorsement – Academic Class.

(1) To be eligible to receive a literacy coach endorsement, an individual shall satisfy each of the following requirements:

(a) Hold a valid professional certificate in any certification coverage and be endorsed in reading under Rule 6A-4.0292, F.A.C., or certified in Reading K-12 under Rule 6A-4.0291, F.A.C.; and

(b) Demonstrate successful completion of a literacy coach endorsement professional development program developed by the Florida State University Florida Center for Reading Research or the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning, in accordance with section 1001.215, Florida Statutes.

(2) The two literacy coach endorsement professional development programs align to the literacy coach definition, domains and standards found in the form entitled Literacy Coach Endorsement Standards, Form No. LCES-1, effective May 2022. This form is incorporated herein by reference and may be found at https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/7539/urlt/LitCoachDefDomainsStands.pdf.

(3) The literacy coaching domains and standards must be performed as a full-time employee in a Florida public school or district. Program participants must demonstrate all of the following literacy coaching domains to earn the literacy coach endorsement:

(a) Knowledge of and ability to apply effective methods for planning, implementing and analyzing standards-based literacy instruction based on the science of reading and evidence-based practices;

(b) Ability to effectively collect and use data on instructional practices to inform and implement professional learning opportunities;

(c) Knowledge of and ability to apply effective pedagogy and andragogy;

(d) Knowledge of and ability to apply principles and practices that foster an inclusive and collaborative culture; and

(e) Ability to grow professionally.

(4) An individual must register to participate in the program in a manner prescribed by the Department of Education.

(5) Upon successful completion of the program, an individual must submit an application per Rule 6A-4.0012, F.A.C., to the Department of Education Bureau of Educator Certification to add the literacy coach endorsement to a valid professional certificate.

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1012.55, 1012.56 FS. Law Implemented 1001.215, 1012.55, 1012.56, 1012.586 FS. History–New

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Cari Miller, Vice Chancellor, Literacy Achievement.

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Richard Corcoran, Commissioner, Department of Education.

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 22, 2022

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 29, 2021