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.
Benefits
How to Enroll
Enrollment is now closed.
To be notified when applications open and to receive updates about other Lastinger Learning programs, please fill out the Program Interest Form.
Stipend Information
Please visit the Stipends Hub for information about the 2024-25 stipends.
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
Playbooks

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.