Early Literacy: Literacy
Crosswalk
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The following chart is intended to provide some specific information
as to the similarities and differences that exist between Reading
First, a voluntary prescriptive comprehensive reading design and
Early Literacy, a state mandated comprehensive reading
model as per Abbott Rules and Regulations. Reading Coaches are part
of the Governor's Early Literacy Initiative. Their role is to support
and assist non-Abbott, non-Reading First districts. Whenever the
Early Literacy requirements are stricter, Abbott Reading First schools must
comply.
| Curriculum |
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NJ Reading First
(K-3)
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Early Literacy
(PreK-3)
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Reading Coaches
(K-3)
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Alignment of curriculum, materials and supplies, strategies
and techniques, assessment (mapping).
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Alignment of curriculum, materials and supplies, strategies
and techniques, assessment (mapping), and includes preschool
exceptions.
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Recommends alignment of curriculum, materials and supplies,
strategies and techniques, assessment (mapping). |
| Limited to state approved comprehensive
reading programs and supplemental materials as listed on
NJ Reads Web site. No others allowed without scientific based
reading research (SBRR) documentation. |
Recommends Reading First approved programs.
Also includes models consistent with Whole School Reform
(WSR) developer. |
Recommends reading programs consistent with SBRR. |
| Requires differentiated materials and multiple
entry points for special populations and requires native
language and ESL reading as per state bilingual law. |
Requires differentiated materials and multiple entry points
for special populations and requires native language and
ESL reading as per state bilingual law.
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Recommends differentiated materials and multiple entry
points for special populations and requires native language
and ESL reading as per state bilingual law. |
| Requires use of appropriate software. |
Requires use of appropriate software. |
Recommends use of appropriate software. |
| No mention of PreK. |
Requires seamless transition from PreK to K. |
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| Names specific reading strategies (Appendix
C). |
Names direct, small group, guided, shared,
and other SBRR. |
Recommends specific SBRR reading strategies. |
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