Research & Beliefs

1. Evidence-based
2. Developed through ongoing observations and comprehensive assessments 
3. Implemented by educators throughout the day and across all subject areas 
4. Engaging, fun and motivating for students
5. Incorporates systematic and direct teaching
6. May involve small group instruction
7. Training and ongoing support for staff 
8. Parent involvement
9. Opportunities for intensive instruction 
10. Planned modifications to how students are assessed and taught

When parents and educators are aware of how language and literacy develop, they can identify if a child may need support as early as possible, making intervention most effective.

Young students who have strong oral language foundation skills, in expressive, receptive and phonological awareness areas, are more likely to have success in learning to read and write. 

Development of strong vocabulary knowledge in younger students is predictive of academic success in the high school years.

Students who are struggling to read and write may have underlying gaps in their oral language skills, which may not have been considered or addressed.