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Evaluation of the Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum English Language Development Modules: Grades 6 Through 8
This resource presents WestEd’s evaluation of the Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum English Language Development modules, finding that the curriculum was implemented with fidelity and positively impacted English Learner students’ achievement in grades 6 through 8.

Reading to Learn: A 7-Step Framework for Optimizing Comprehension, Pre-K–12
Part of WestEd’s VITAL Education Series, this practical book provides a research-based, 7-step process to develop reading comprehension skills across all content areas and grade levels.

Finding the Sweet Spot for English Learner Reclassification: A Study of California’s Criteria
A new study finds that California’s English proficiency exit standard is rigorous yet fair and questions whether the state’s additional reclassification criteria are necessary.

How English Learners Are Screened for Risk of Reading Difficulty: Use of English- and Spanish-Language Screeners in the 2023/24 School Year
This brief analyzes how English learners in Massachusetts were screened for reading difficulties during the 2023–24 school year, focusing on the use of English- and Spanish-language early literacy screeners.

Stuck at Red: Persistent Early Literacy Gaps and Later State Test Performance
This brief examines early literacy screening data in Massachusetts from 2021 to 2024, underscoring the need for earlier, targeted support for at risk students.

Early Literacy Performance in Massachusetts: Key Findings from 2023/24 School Year Data
Learn more about the key findings from the 2023–24 early literacy screening data in Massachusetts, collected statewide for kindergarten through grade 3 students.

Early Literacy Performance in Massachusetts: Results of Ongoing Analysis of Literacy Screening Assessments (2023/24 Data)
This report analyzes early literacy screening data from Massachusetts for the 2023–24 school year, highlighting persistent K–3 literacy gaps the need for stronger early interventions.

Ensuring Literacy Success Across the Disciplines for Students With Disabilities
Explore how to support students with disabilities in reading—including dyslexia—to succeed using strategies that draw upon disciplinary literacy approaches—the specialized ways of reading, writing, and thinking in subjects like science, history, and math.

Role of Instructional Coaches in Implementing Disciplinary Literacy Instruction
Discover how instructional coaches can play a central role in advancing disciplinary literacy instruction for all students across subject areas.

Reading and Writing Across the Content Areas: Helping Students Improve Comprehension in Grades K–5
Explore evidence-based K–5 comprehension strategies that integrate literacy across subjects, with practical examples to boost elementary student success.
