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Align Early Grades Instruction to the Science of Reading

Despite district leaders’ best efforts, far too many elementary students are not reaching reading proficiency by third grade. The majority of these students will never attain full proficiency in future grades, making them less likely to attend college and to find living wage jobs later in life. The good news is that scientific evidence provides a blueprint for effective reading instruction. Learn how district leaders can initiate and sustain reforms based on the science of reading to ensure that all students reach this critical academic milestone.

Key Insights

Despite district leaders’ best efforts, far too many elementary students are not reaching reading proficiency by third grade. The majority of these students will never attain full proficiency in future grades, making them less likely to attend college and to find living wage jobs later in life. The good news is that scientific evidence provides a blueprint for effective reading instruction. Learn how district leaders can initiate and sustain reforms based on the science of reading to ensure that all students reach this critical academic milestone.

In this Guide:

1. Develop expertise in the science of teaching reading

2. Select curricula and instructional materials aligned to the science

3. Provide tools to implement science-based reading instruction

4. Redesign small group instruction to target student skill deficits

5. Mitigate summer learning loss with high-quality programming

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