Preschool Language & Literacy
Explore resources designed to improve instruction in early language and literacy.
- View a visual diagram of both practices
- Watch a topic overview and download planning templates
- Watch a short overview
Explore the subtopics below to learn more about the recommended practices:
To learn more about the research underlying these practices, view the intervention reports on phonological awareness, phonological awareness with letter knowledge training, shared book reading, interactive shared book reading, and dialogic reading.
Starting Instructional Discussions Using a Visual Diagram
Preschool Language & Literacy > Interactive & Dialogic Reading > Overview & Tools
Coaches and mentors often look for a “starting place” to engage teachers in discussions about how to improve instruction. Here are tips for how to use the visual diagram about classroom practices...
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Learning Together About Interactive and Dialogic Reading
Preschool Language & Literacy > Interactive & Dialogic Reading > Overview & Tools
Set up a staff development meeting or series of training sessions to review the “Learn What Works” resources for Interactive and Dialogic Reading using these discussion questions. Related...
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Interactive and Dialogic Reading: Observing and Reflecting on Classroom Practice
Preschool Language & Literacy > Interactive & Dialogic Reading > Overview & Tools
This checklist can help teaching and coaching staff reflect on current practice and think about ways to improve the use of interactive and dialogic reading strategies. Coaches and mentors also can...
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Designing Coaching and Mentoring Programs
Preschool Language & Literacy > Interactive & Dialogic Reading > Overview & Tools
This self-review can be used by technical assistance or professional development providers to help preschool programs think about the key components necessary to establish effective coaching and...
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Preschool Language and Literacy Planning Template #3
Preschool Language & Literacy > Overview & Tools
Regional Comprehensive Center staff and others who work directly with state education agencies will find strategies in the planning template to facilitate conversations with state staff about...
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Preschool Language and Literacy Planning Template #2
Preschool Language & Literacy > Overview & Tools
State-level staff who work directly with local education agencies (districts) and communities will find ideas for incorporating these research-based practices into practical policies and activities...
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Preschool Language and Literacy Planning Template #1
Preschool Language & Literacy > Overview & Tools
District and community staff who work with school administrators and preschool staff can use the template to work through a comprehensive set of options that can be implemented at the school or...
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