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Term Taster
introductory coaching cycle
For schools ready to take the first step toward literacy success
through instructional literacy coaching.
Included:
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Termly literacy coaching*
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Sharing of and preparing planning documentation
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2x literacy coaching cycles
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Personalised goal setting and feedback
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Tailored literacy resources and materials
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Planning of observation and modelling sessions
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Classroom observations and demonstrations
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Virtual support between sessions (calls and emails)
Each coaching cycle includes a mix of goal setting, observation, modelling, and feedback. The two-cycle structure ensures continuous support and refinement of literacy practices.
Complimentary:
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A 30-minute Welcome Strategy Session
Build rapport, find connection and establish clarity
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A 30-minute Setting Up Success Session
Next steps and embedding sustainable practices
Value: $2,000
Savings: $600
School Investment: $1,400
FAQs
How does Hands On Heads align with our school's approach to literacy and learning?
Hands On Heads has a multidimensional approach to literacy and learning—where structured and explicit teaching meets student agency, voice and collaboration. Our literacy strategies and instructional practices are grounded in evidence and informed by research, ensuring high-impact, purposeful learning. We believe in building teachers' capacity through instructional coaching, not through slides, scripts and prepared resources.
Is Term Taster the right fit
for our school's context?
Term Taster is an ideal starting point for building momentum, testing the impact of coaching and tailoring support to your school’s unique context.
It has been designed for school leaders who want to support their Years 5–9 teachers with practical, ongoing professional learning that strengthens literacy instruction—without the pressure of a long-term commitment.
What's an example of the literacy
coaching cycles in the Term Taster?
CYCLE ONE
Session 1
-60 minutes
-observation or modelling (teacher discretion)
-a coaching conversation to establish a targeted goal
Session 2
- 60 minutes
-observation or modelling (opposite of the previous session)
-a review of the Session 1 observation/modelling with feedback and directions for next steps
CYCLE TWO
Session 1
-60 minutes
-observation or modelling (teacher discretion)
-a coaching conversation to establish a targeted goal
Session 2
-60 minutes
-observation or modelling (opposite of the previous session)
-a review of the Session 1 observation/modelling with feedback and directions for next steps
How does this help if our student literacy data
isn’t improving?
Term Taster bridges the gap between theory and practice, planning and impact. Through expert modelling, facilitated planning, analysis of school literacy data and in-class support, teachers can refine and revise their literacy strategies and instructional practices to respond more effectively to student needs.
How does Term Taster fit with everything else we’re already doing?
Rather than adding something extra, the Term Taster coaching cycles strengthen what’s already in place for your current context. Aligned with your school’s literacy goals, this opportunity brings clarity, focus, and helps embed effective daily practice where it matters most—
in the classroom!
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"Highly recommended for any teachers who wish to improve their literacy teaching skills."
Karen Jebb, Principal
Emmaus College, Melbourne