Enroll specially qualified and experienced teachers as literacy coaches to work with the teachers in the classroom. Carry out regular observations in the classroom, interacting in a supportive way with the teacher. Give feedback on the teaching of reading and writing and engage the teacher in an honest discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of his methods.
Ask the teacher to set regular goals in his lesson plans. For instance, all the children should be able to read to the end of a passage in a story book and answer questions on it by the end of the semester. Encourage a print-rich environment where books and literary materials are visible in the classroom. Include a quiet reading period each day when the teacher reads aloud to the pupils.
Address the issue of reading and writing in teacher training, helping them to develop an awareness of the importance of literary development in the classroom. Equip them with a range of techniques to encourage children to read and write. Develop a strategy for students with dyslexia or other learning problems, requesting additional support when necessary.