The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is pleased to establish a Cadre of Coaches, composed of representatives from Local Education Agencies (LEAs) across the state. This Cadre will be tasked with effectively supporting school teams working to implement evidence-based literacy instruction through the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Members will provide systems-level coaching to school and district teams working to maximize student literacy outcomes for students at risk for, or identified with disabilities. Funding for this exciting initiative is made possible through the State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG) offered by the United States Department of Education (USDOE), Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).