Curriculum & Instruction
Reading First
Reading First is a national initiative to improve reading in Kindergarten
through grade three. Reading First establishes a nation-wide
commitment to support states and local school districts in
their efforts to improve the quality and effectiveness of
reading instruction for all students.
- “Lessons Learned from Reading First” presentation (NCLB State Conference, February 4-6, 2009)
- Reading
First Academy Approved Trainers
- Twenty School
Districts to Receive Reading Grant Funds
The Illinois State Board of Education today announced a third round of Reading First Grants.
Program and Materials Documents
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FY 2010 Reading First Continuation Application
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Round Three - Illinois Reading First Program
The Illinois Reading First Update
Round 3 Reading First Compliance Monitoring Instrument
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Reading Teacher Certification Update Information
Reading First Round 3 Sign-In Sheet for Professional Development Activity
Eligible Reading First Schools in the Eligible Reading First Districts for Round Three Competition
Guidance on Core/Basal Reading Programs
For guidance on previously reviewed core/basal reading programs, please visit the websites listed below:Please note: ISBE does not participate in, or conduct reviews of, core/basal reading programs nor does it endorse any previously reviewed programs.
Core Reading Program Selection Guidelines for Reading First Schools
Recommended Reading First Diagnostic Assessment Information
Supplemental
This link goes to the Oregon Reading First page which provides links to the updated Supplemental and Intervention reviews completed by the National Panel.Resources
