literacy matters

Essential Elements of Literacy provides an analysis of and practical strategies for the five areas of reading instruction – phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension.

Assessment in Literacy develops a clear understanding of the types and functions of reading assessments used to effectively measure student readiness, progress and the need for instructional interventions. These include screening tools, progress monitoring tools and outcome assessments.

Leadership for Literacy presents a clearly defined understanding of instructional leadership centered on the key elements of prioritization, scientifically-based research, alignment, data analysis and a culture of continuous learning.

Early Childhood Literacy examines developmentally appropriate oral language and phonological awareness practices and the research supporting them, including: interactive read-alouds; shared reading; guided play; modeled writing; and independent reading and writing.

Adolescent Literacy addresses the research and practical information needed to help students become better readers, including: reading strategies and skills across the curriculum; before, during and after reading; discussions to deepen learning; building vocabulary; improving motivation; guided practice; and using literature in the content areas.