Best practices for supporting educators and students in early literacy.
What Are THE KEY COMPONENTS OF AN EARLY LITERACY SUCCESS INITIATIVE PLAN?
- Prioritization of the schools with the most struggling readers in 3rd grade
- Immediate supports for struggling readers through tutoring and/or summer learning
- District’s ELA curriculum is aligned to the science of reading and the district’s assessments and supplemental materials are all aligned with each other and the research
- Support for educators is provided with coaching, not just trainings and professional development
Resources
curriculum review tools
Effectively assessing the degree to which curriculum materials align with research is a crucial facet of an early literacy improvement initiative. We recommend the following three robust tools to evaluate curriculum:
Please note that while no single curriculum resource is likely to fulfill all criteria, a strategic approach
involves identifying and understanding the unique strengths and weaknesses inherent in each curriculum
resource. This nuanced understanding facilitates a more informed and tailored curriculum selection and
implementation process.
