Summer Literacy Institute
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Literacy Collaborative at Lesley University
Literacy Collaborative Increases Average Rates of Student Literacy Growth
U.S. Department of Education research showed that in the Literacy Collaborative schools studied the average rates of student literacy growth in grades K-3 increased by 16% in Year 1 of implementation, 28% in Year 2, and 32% in Year 3. Learn more about how Literacy Collaborative has shaped the literacy environment in schools.
What is Literacy Collaborative?
Literacy Collaborative is a school reform program designed to improve the reading, writing and language skills of students from kindergarten through grade eight by:
- training in-house literacy coaches
- who provide ongoing professional development
- that leads to student literacy growth
How Does Literacy Collaborative Work?
At its heart Literacy Collaborative is a professional development program for teachers. The model helps schools and teachers develop exemplary literacy programs by:
- Implementing pr oven teaching methods (including one-to-one tutorials such as Reading Recovery and small-group literacy support such as Leveled Literacy Intervention) that are student-centered, language-based and process-oriented.
- Establishing in-district and school-based leadership teams and literacy coaches who monitor the program's implementation and train classroom teachers in literacy.
- Providing in-depth professional development on-site for every member of a school's literacy team.
- Assessing student and teacher progress and delivering ongoing professional development.
Next Steps
For more details on the Literacy Collaborative model, check the topics in the sidebar at the left of the screen.
Download an application:
- Primary Literacy Collaborative Application [pdf]
- Intermediate Literacy Collaborative Application [pdf]
- Middle School Literacy Collaborative Application [pdf]
If you are interested in contacting someone about Literacy Collaborative, call Chris Sarmatzis at 617.349.8798 or 800.999.1959 ext. 8798, or email csarmatz@lesley.edu
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