Ohio’s Model for Instructional Coaching for Literacy

Literacy Coaching under HB 96

In 2023, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the ReadOhio initiative, a statewide effort to encourage improved literacy skills for all ages that includes the implementation of curriculum aligned with the science of reading in Ohio’s schools, under HB 33.

HB 33 provided funding for the Department of Education and Workforce in FY24 and FY25 to support coaches to provide literacy supports to school districts, community schools, and STEM schools with the lowest rates of proficiency in literacy based on their performance on the English language arts assessments prescribed under section 3301.0710 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Coaches shall have training in the science of reading and evidence-based strategies for effective literacy instruction and intervention and shall implement Ohio's Coaching Model, as described in Ohio's Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement.  

This report of the first cohort of ReadOhio coaching provides detailed information regarding the training of ReadOhio coaches, Ohio’s literacy coaching model, and implementation results and outcomes. Coaching in schools began in December 2023. Data from this first year suggest a successful foundational year for ReadOhio coaching (see, ReadOhio Coaching 2023-2024 Report) ReadOhio Coaching 2023-2024 Report.

In 2024, ReadOhio Coaching expanded to include more coaches and schools.  Data from this second year show increased support and levels of success, beyond year one (see, ReadOhio Coaching 2024-2025 Report). 

In 2025, Governor DeWine continued his commitment to improve literacy skills for Ohio’s schools with the renewal of funding under HB 96 for FY26 and FY27.

 

ReadOhio Drivers 

Ohio's Model for Instructional Coaching for Literacy provides a framework for developing and improving approaches to coaching teachers to develop excellent literacy instruction. This webpage, along with the Ohio's Model for Instructional Coaching for Literacy Handbook, provide resources and guidance for developing and improving instructional coaching in a grade band or content area, building, or district. 

Key Components of ReadOhio Literacy Coaching Framework

Infographic of 4 levels for ReadOhio Literacy Coaching model. 1. Blue arrow with icon for Universal Supports. 2. Teal arrow with icon for Self guided Supports. 3. Light blue arrow with icon for small group supports. 4. Green arrow with icon for one on one supports
  • Universal supports for all educators and administrators in the science of reading
  • Supporting team(s) with collaborative problem solving and data-driven decision making
  • Data-driven coaching to bolster core instruction and intensify intervention to meet student needs
  • Development of building and district processes to support selection and implementation of professional learning and high-quality instructional materials aligned with the science of reading.

ReadOhio Partner Schools; Fast Facts, Cohort 1

  • 53 District and Community Schools
  • 22 ReadOhio Coaches
  • 11 Urban Literacy Specialists
  • 4 Regional Coaching Coordinators

ReadOhio Partner Schools; Fast Facts, Cohort 2

  • 125 District and Community Schools
  • 52 ReadOhio Coaches
  • 16 Regional Literacy Specialists
  • 6 Adolescent Literacy Specialists
  • 10 Urban Literacy Specialists
  • 4 Regional Coaching Coordinators

ReadOhio Partner Schools; Fast Facts, Cohort 3

  • 150 District and Community Schools
  • 65 ReadOhio Coaches
  • 16 Regional Literacy Specialists
  • 5 Adolescent Literacy Specialists
  • 11 Urban Literacy Specialists
  • 5 Regional Coaching Coordinators

Building Capacity
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is committed to supporting our partner Educational Service Centers and State Support Teams to provide direct oversight, support, technical assistance, coaching and professional learning to coaches. 

Educational Service Center Partners

  • ESC - Northeast Ohio
  • ESC - East Central Ohio
  • ESC - Mid-Ohio
  • ESC – Gallia Vinton

Coaching Deliverables

ReadOhio Coaches are charged with the implementation of a multi-tiered system of support in reading. Those elements are:

  • Leadership Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Communication
  • Feedback Loops/Follow Up
  • Assessment
  • Teaming Structures
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Professional Learning
  • Evidenced Based Strategies/HQIM

ReadOhio Coaching: Literacy Coaching Implementation Playbook

ReadOhio Coaches use a Data Driven Coaching Model that uses a student first approach. To learn more about this model, and discover key resources attached, please explore the Literacy Coaching: Implementation Playbook. Professional learning attached to this playbook can be found in the Learning Management System for Ohio Education (LMS) under the course "Instructional Coaching for Literacy".
 

ReadOhio District and School Partners

Use this map to see the ReadOhio district and school partners.

  

Last Modified: 1/9/2026 12:11:41 PM