Connecticut State Department of Education

State Board of Education now accepting public comments on state charter applications until Jan. 14, 2025.

Learning

Effective leadership teams prioritize kindergarten-grade 3 literacy through the coordination of supports, alignment of literacy initiatives, and allocation of the resources and time needed to implement district and school literacy plans and activities. This may include, but is not limited to:

  • investing in high-quality, scientifically based, evidence-based assessments, interventions; and classroom instructional materials, tools, and resources;
  • evaluating and adjusting master schedules;
  • inventorying current school space, staff roles and responsibilities, and resources;
  • supporting administrators with coaching, observing instruction, and supervision of interventions;
  • protecting time for monthly district-level and grade-level literacy planning and implementation meetings; and
  • prioritizing literacy professional learning and coaching.

Walkthrough Guides

The Science of Reading Literacy Look-Fors Walkthrough Guide and Order Form for purchasing spiral-bound hard copies from CAPSS CSDE K-2 Literacy Learning Walk Form CSDE K-2 Literacy Learning Walk Debrief Discussion Guide