摘要:This article results from research that investigated the process of teacher education proposed by the Ler e Escrever Program the state of São Paulo. The empirical material included documentary analysis, observations of educational moments at a board of education and school, as well as a semi-structured interview with the teacher coordinator. The results showed that the education favors experiences and the transference of practices, in a process of convincing, established in a power relationship. Although it was noticed that the function of teacher coordinator is strengthened, the program links the importance of this professional to improvement of student performance in large-scale tests.