Science of Reading in Practice

A Leader’s Guide to Selecting Aligned Instruction

Choosing an early learning curriculum for PreK through 2nd grade? This guide helps district and curriculum leaders evaluate reading programs against the science of reading, so you can tell real alignment from a label. Get clear definitions of what to look for in each instructional strand, from phonological awareness and phonics to fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and language comprehension, plus what strong instruction looks like in practice and what to watch for in an supplemental program. Inside, you’ll find a curriculum evaluation checklist for choosing a program for intervention or an added layer of support, grounded in the Simple View of Reading and Scarborough’s Reading Rope. Download the guide and evaluate your next early learning curriculum with confidence.