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Early Literacy

Early Literacy: Literacy Crosswalk

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.

Philosophy/Principles

NJ Reading First
(K-3)
Early Literacy
(PreK-3)
Reading Coaches
(K-3)

Requires: Adherence to scientific based reading research (SBRR) and the five essentials of reading as per US ED.

NJ adds motivation and background knowledge.

Requires: Adherence to SBRR and the five essentials of reading as per US ED.

NJ adds motivation and background knowledge, and emphasizes Language Arts Literacy.

 The coaches provide professional development to teachers in non-Abbott schools. The coaches recommend, support and assist. There are no mandates.