Literacy
Emergent Literacy Coach Specialization
The UF Lastinger Center for Learning Emergent Literacy Coach Specialization, created with support from the Division of Early Learning (DEL), provides coaches a focused professional learning opportunity to hone their emergent literacy and coaching skills in order to support early learning educators in literacy instruction.
Program Overview
The Emergent Literacy Coach Specialization is a combination of face-to-face and online professional learning opportunities designed for coaches who support educators as they implement evidence-based emergent literacy strategies. This program provides participants the opportunity to:
- Combine high-quality coaching professional learning with evidence-based emergent literacy practices
- Practice providing targeted coaching support to early learning educators in literacy instruction
- Implement learning through job-embedded practice
- Access the Emergent Literacy Playbooks
Participants demonstrate evidence of their learning while collaborating with other coaches.
Eligible Participants
Coaches who:
- Have already earned the Lastinger Early Childhood Coaching Certification AND
- Work in early learning settings, such as:
- Early learning centers
- Family child care homes
- VPK programs AND
- Are currently in a position to coach an early learning educator throughout the duration of the program
Benefits
- Earn a $500 completion stipend
- Earn the Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential
- Collaborate face-to-face with other coaches
- Support emergent literacy development and kindergarten readiness
How to Enroll
To be notified when applications open and to receive updates about other Lastinger Learning programs, please fill out the Program Interest Form.
Stipend Information
Stipend eligibility and budget are being determined for the 2025-2026 academic year. Information will be shared as it becomes available.
Please visit the Stipends Hub for information about the 2024-25 stipends.
Partner with Us
Interested in bringing the Emergent Literacy Coach Specialization to your organization? Contact our Language and Literacy Partnerships Manager to start the conversation.
Timeline
This program takes place over the course of one semester with face-to-face sessions once every month.
Courses
This program is aligned with the Florida Literacy Coaching Domains and Standards, with all content and activities designed to ensure a high-impact learning experience and prepare you to serve as an effective, endorsed coach in your context.
- Building Relationships to Establish a Culture of Coaching
- Knowledge Building of Coaches
- Application of Pedagogy and Andragogy
- Use of Data to Inform Coaching
- Continuous Improvement and Professional Growth
Format
- 5 days of in-person sessions: 1-day Kick-Off Institute and 4 follow-up sessions
- Complete the Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential
- Demonstrate mastery through a recorded emergent literacy coaching video
- Earn the Emergent Literacy Coach Specialization
Coaches must have already earned the Lastinger Early Childhood Coaching Certification.
Emergent Literacy Playbooks
The Emergent Literacy Playbooks are aligned to the Emergent Literacy Micro-Credential modules and cover:
- Oral Language and Shared Storybook Reading
- Phonological Awareness
- Alphabet and Print Knowledge
- Emergent Reading and Writing
The Playbooks also feature:
- Ready to use, research-based presentations and presenter notes
- Downloadable resources
- Content-aligned coaching video clips
Connect With Us
Fill out our Program Interest Form to stay up to date on Lastinger Learning course offerings, or contact us to bring Lastinger Learning programs to your district or organization.