Literacy Articles

Reading First Impact Study: Interim Report

Literacy | Technical Paper

The Reading First Impact Study was a congressionally mandated evaluation of the federal initiative Reading First. This program was established to help all children read at or above grade level by the end of third grade. This interim report examines the program's impacts on students' reading comprehension and teachers' use of scientifically based reading instruction. Some key findings include:

The Savvy Coach Podcast

Literacy | Presentation

Welcome to the "Savvy Coach" - a plethora of resources for coaches of all kinds (Literacy, Math, Inclusion, ELL, etc...).

We'll be posting podcasts on a regular basis so be sure to check in now and then for updates!

Literacy Coaching and Special Education

Literacy | Special Education | Technical Paper

How do I handle grouping so that I can meet the needs of all my students?

How do children with autism or learning disabilities learn to read?

What are realistic literacy goals for students with disabilities? What about for students with significant disabilities?

Literacy Coaching Resources

Literacy

These resources will help provide you with more information on literacy coaching.

If you are interested in receiving technical assistance or training related to literacy coaching, please email M.C. Moran at mcmoran@escort.org.