The idea of literacy coaches is not new, but increasing the number of qualified literacy coaches in middle and high schools is a part of the overall adolescent literacy work of Carnegie Corporation of New York. The Carnegie model for literacy coaching is called Collaborative Coaching and Learning (CCL). As the name implies, the model encourages active collaboration between teachers and colleagues. Funding for literacy programs at the middle and high school levels is examined. Also discussed are two pieces of legislation that address the need for such funding. Literacy coaching by collaborative, knowledgeable professionals can be just the support system teachers need. A literacy coach can provide knowledge, consultation, collaboration, evaluation, motivation, and materials for classroom and content teachers. (author/jlkrause)