Topic: Early Literacy
Resources
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...
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...
Effective Instruction for Adolescent Struggling Readers: A Practice Brief
This resource, published by the Center on Instruction, provides an overview of best practices for adolescent learners (Grades 4-12) struggling to read. It includes key information about word study, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension instruction, as well as factors impacting...
Intensive Reading Interventions for Struggling Readers in Early Elementary Grades
What are the key aspects of an effective school intervention system? From the Center on Instruction (COI), this Principals’ Guide provides guidelines for principals to develop and maintain a high-quality intervention system that supports the learning needs of all...
Improving Instruction Through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
This REL Southeast infographic clarifies the purpose, activities, roles, processes, and benefits of PLCs that support the continuous professional learning of educators....
Developing Early Literacy Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
This infographic is linked with video clips explaining how Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) can support school readiness....
Supplemental Instruction for Struggling Readers, Grades 3–5: A Guide for Tutors
This guide created by Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts at The University of Texas – Austin is an older document with lessons for students who struggle with reading in Grades 3-5. As districts begin to look...
Summer Learning Toolkit: Evidence-based tools and guidance for delivering effective programs
Looking for ideas for summer learning? In this toolkit, you will find more than 50 practical tools to use for planning, recruiting students, and more....
Coaching the Most Important Teams – Interview with Kristen Wells-Wynn
Mississippi has seen improvement in reading and literacy over the past few years. The Alabama Literacy Network interviews Mississippi’s Kristen Wells-Wynn to talk about the impact of coaching teachers and teams....
Supporting Adolescent English Learners in Distance Learning: What Can School and District Leaders Do?
For district and school leaders, identifying strategies to best support secondary-level English learners and their families through distance learning can be challenging. This seven-page resource brief outlines evidence-based solutions for meeting these needs by describing leadership roles and responsibilities...
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