Plan coherent lessons and units, select curriculum and texts, and connect learning goals, standards, materials, and classroom practice.
Curriculum Products used in California Schools and Districts
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Browse curriculum products by subject area and explore their use in California schools and districts.
Flesch Kincaid Readability Calculator Tool
Tool
Estimate text complexity with Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch–Kincaid Grade Level scores. Use the results alongside professional judgment when selecting or adapting classroom materials.
Lexile Framework
Reference
Understand the Lexile Framework and its role in considering text complexity and matching reading materials to instructional goals.
Lexile Level Explorer
Tool
Explore Lexile levels to support thoughtful text selection and classroom planning.
School District Curriculum Project
Data Resource
Explore the School District Curriculum Project and its inventory of curriculum used across California school districts.
Explore teaching strategies, scaffolds, universal design, and responsive instruction for diverse learners.
English Learner Glossary
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Look up terminology used in English learner education, language development, and instructional support.
Phonemic Awareness
Guide
Explore phonemic awareness and the role of spoken-language sounds in foundational literacy development.
Reading Fluency - Key Aspects
Guide
Review key aspects of reading fluency and their relationship to effective reading instruction.
The Science of Reading
Guide
Explore the science of reading and its connections to foundational literacy instruction.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Guide
Explore Universal Design for Learning and approaches to providing flexible pathways for engagement, representation, and expression.
Build supportive classroom routines, relationships, learning environments, and approaches to student behavior.
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Use assessment, clear criteria, student evidence, and actionable feedback to guide instruction.
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Strengthen teacher teamwork and communication with students and families.
Resources for this topic are being developed.
Create and adapt learning materials, writing prompts, multimedia, reading resources, and classroom activities.
Books, Books, and More Books!
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Find books and reading resources to enrich classroom libraries and support student engagement with literature.
Newsela Literature Titles
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Browse Newsela literature titles as a starting point for classroom text selection.
Podcast Tools for Teachers
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Explore podcasting tools for creating audio resources and supporting classroom learning activities.
Writing Prompt Tumbler
Tool
Generate writing prompts to spark ideas and support classroom writing activities.
Connect professional development, research, and practical evidence with continuous improvement in teaching.
California's new Early Literacy Teacher Professional Development Programs
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Learn about California’s early literacy professional development programs and opportunities for teachers.
What Works Clearinghouse
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Explore What Works Clearinghouse resources to inform decisions about educational practices and interventions.
