Literacy

Florida Literacy Coach Endorsement

The UF Lastinger Center for Learning’s Literacy Coach Endorsement is a comprehensive online program created in partnership with the Florida Department of Education and Just Read, Florida! to equip literacy coaches with the skills, expertise and resources they need to increase the effectiveness of literacy instruction.

Program Overview

The Literacy Coach Endorsement Program consists of five online learning courses and job-embedded activities. Participants receive individualized feedback from a trained instructor and access to Literacy Playbooks.

Participants who successfully complete the program can earn a $1,000 stipend, deepen their knowledge of the Science of Reading, refine and build their coaching skills, and develop the expertise needed to support improvements in literacy teaching.

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

Benefits

$1,000 stipend for eligible educators upon successful program completion and successfully apply for the Literacy Coach Endorsement.

Build the capacity of coaches and educators to strengthen literacy instruction

Facilitate data-informed conversations that drive teaching and learning decisions

Establish a collaborative coaching community grounded in trust and shared goals

Deepen coaching practices through job-embedded support and reflective dialogue

How to Enroll

Applications are now closed.

To indicate interest in future Coach Endorsement offerings and to receive updates about other Lastinger Learning programs, please fill out the Program Interest Form.

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Stipend Information

Please visit the Stipends Hub for information about the 2025-26 stipends.

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Partner with Us

Interested in bringing the Literacy Coach Endorsement to your organization? Contact our Language and Literacy Partnerships Manager to start the conversation.

Timeline

The program can be completed over the course of the school year. Each of the five courses take approximately 5 weeks to complete.

Eligible Participants

K-12 non-RAISE school-based literacy coaches in Florida

District and Consortia literacy leaders who support coaches

Coaches who have the Florida Reading Endorsement on their professional certificate

Playbooks

Phonological Awareness

Build the capacity of coaches and educators to strengthen literacy instruction

Facilitate data-informed conversations that drive teaching and learning decisions

Establish a collaborative coaching community grounded in trust and shared goals

Deepen coaching practices through job-embedded support and reflective dialogue

Train the Trainer

Overview

The Train the Trainer program prepares current literacy coaches to lead district-level or statewide cohorts of the Florida Literacy Coach Endorsement. Participants gain knowledge and skills rlated to facilitation and program content.

Eligibility:
Participants must have completed the Florida Literacy Coach Endorsement between fall 2022 and spring 2025.

Enrollment:
Eligible participants will enroll through their District Reading Contact. Please reach out to your District Contact to express interest in the program. A full list of Contacts can be found here.

Format

The five required training sessions are held on Zoom. Each session is two hours. Please see the spring 2026 schedule below.

Benefits

Understand the role and responsibilities of a Florida Literacy Coaching Endorsement facilitator.

Gain expertise in program content, including assignments, assessments, and rubrics.

Learn to provide feedback and assess coaching conversation videos for certification.

Timeline — Spring 2026

Enrollment

January 21 to February 17

Mandatory Training Sessions (4-6 p.m. EST)

Tuesday | February 24, 2026

Tuesday | March 3, 2026

Tuesday | March 24, 2026

Tuesday | March 31, 2026

Tuesday | April 7, 2026

Literacy Coaches engaging in a training.

Real Educators See Real Impact

“The 5 elements of effective professional learning is probably the largest takeaway for me… it was challenging, but worth every reflective moment.”
Literacy Coach Endorsement Participant

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.

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