Feedback grounded in real lessons
Coaches review recorded sessions so guidance is specific to what the instructor and student actually did together.
Instructional coaching for schools
Give every instructor a coach in their corner
Once coaches review recorded reading sessions, meet one-to-one with each instructor, and help school staff build the skills to deliver strong early-reading instruction.
A year of guided practice
20hours on average
of Science of Reading coaching for each school-based instructor.
Weekly, 30-minute meetings give instructors focused feedback, time to practice upcoming skills, and a consistent person to turn to with questions.
Coaching that builds instructional skill
Support that helps school staff become stronger reading instructors
A private place to practice
Instructors can rehearse upcoming skills, ask questions, and make small adjustments before the next lesson.
Professional learning across the year
Weekly meetings build practical Science of Reading knowledge while instructors continue serving students every day.
See the support in practice
Coaching is built into the program
Watch an overview of how Once supports the adults delivering daily, one-to-one reading lessons.
See how a coach turns a recorded session into focused feedback an instructor can use in the next lesson.
How weekly coaching works
Review what happened. Practice what comes next.
Each instructor has a direct coaching relationship with someone who knows the Once curriculum and can connect feedback to the students in front of them.
Before the meeting
A coach reviews a recorded session
Specific, observation-based feedback
The coach sees how the instructor delivers the lesson, responds to the student, and uses the curriculum. That makes the conversation concrete from the start.
During the meeting
The instructor practices and plans
30 minutes each week
Coach and instructor reflect on student data, rehearse upcoming skills, and choose practical adjustments the instructor can use in the next lesson.
From school and district leaders
Leaders see coaching as part of the value
“The ongoing coaching for the paraprofessionals implementing the program is probably the greatest asset of this program.”
“The results have been amazing, and I love the coaching and feedback provided.”
“The combination of scripted, research-based lessons, individualized pacing, and weekly coaching support created a high-fidelity implementation model that produced measurable results.”
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Meet the people helping instructors grow
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Coach profile one
Coach name and role
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Coach profile two
Coach name and role
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Coach profile three
Coach name and role
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Bring coaching to your school
Talk with us about your instructors and students
Tell us how your school is staffed, which students you want to support, and what your team needs from an instructional coaching partner.