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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.

Professional Development

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

Professional development in areas:

  1. Scientific based reading research (SBRR) and five components of reading
  2. Curriculum and mapping
  3. Approved strategies
  4. Assessment

Professional development in areas:

  1. SBRR and five components of reading
  2. Curriculum and mapping
  3. Approved strategies
  4. Assessment, district plan or school level developed in cooperation with Whole School Reform (WSR) developer.

Provides for professional development in areas:

  1. SBRR and five components of reading
  2. Curriculum and mapping
  3. Approved strategies
  4. Assessment