Resource Repository

Consider using this planner as a resource to help teachers plan how they will highlight and explicitly teach vocabulary words they have selected from a story.

This page includes Washington's resources related to dyslexia.

Washington's plan provides information on integrating literacy instruction with the statewide standards and the state-of-the-knowledge about literacy development. It offers ideas and links to resources to help teachers, parents and caregivers play an active role in promoting literacy.

Listen to a literacy coach discuss why it's important to teach text structure beginning in kindergarten. She describes the differences between narrative and expository text structure and gives examples of teaching tools.

A webinar on making evidence-based decisions about instruction and interventions within a framework of a multi-tiered system of support. This webinar was a collaborative effort between the American Institutes for Research, the National Center for Systemic Improvement and the CEEDAR Center.

This Reading is Fundamental resource includes tips and strategies for helping older toddlers and preschoolers develop language skills and become equal and active partners in conversations.

See how fifth graders write an essay with a simple thesis statement, supporting examples, and a conclusion. Also, learn what to expect in their spelling and punctuation.

See how first graders draw and write simple sentences using supporting details to show their understanding of a topic

See how kids write an essay with a simple thesis statement, supporting examples, and a conclusion. Also, learn what to expect in their spelling and punctuation.

See how kindergartners draw and write a simple topic sentence and supporting detail to show their understanding of a topic.