More than 100 school districts across the country, in collaboration with Lesley and other universities, are implementing The Literacy Collaborative in the primary school grades.
Data show that in schools with fully implemented programs, students are reading at higher levels.
Intermediate grade educators often view themselves as 'content' specialists, while literacy instruction is something that the 'reading teacher' does. But the development of literacy skills is critical at this age. Students in these grades need to employ more sophisticated reading and writing skills in math, science, literature, social studies and technology. The new model will also allow teachers to be trained as literacy coordinators within their own school districts. At present, teacher training for The Literacy Collaborative is available only at a handful of universities in the country.