This document provides an overview of ten key reading practices, based on evidence from high-quality research, that are critical to obtaining reading proficiency for middle and high school students.
English Language Arts
Why High-Quality Instructional Materials Matter: Interview with Dr. Jared Myracle
Summary of 20 years of research on the effectiveness of adolescent literacy programs and practices
Published by REL Southeast, this summary of 20 years of research focused on the effectiveness of adolescent literacy instruction includes key findings from 33 studies that met review criteria. Of those 33 studies, each targeting a different program or practice, 12 demonstrated an impact on improving literacy outcomes for students in Grades 4-12. This document examines those 12 programs and […]
High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) Rubrics
This website provides rubrics developed by the Mississippi Department of Education, in partnership with Mississippi school districts and teachers, to help teachers identify high-quality instructional materials. The site includes rubrics for English language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.
Review Protocol for Adolescent Literacy Interventions
This review from What Works Clearinghouse focuses on interventions for adolescent students (Grades 4-12) struggling with reading and writing. The resource is organized around several research questions and is designed for use in conjunction with the WWC Procedures and Standards Handbook (version 4.0/December 2018).