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Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines
When reviewing curricula for Tier I instruction, it is essential to ensure they do not include instructional practices that are not aligned with the scientific evidence base of how children learn to read.
The Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines are designed to highlight any non-aligned practices, or “red flags,” that may be present in the areas of:
- Word Recognition
- Language Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Assessment
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Last Updated March 2023
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Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines (3rd Edition)
“Using a framework like the Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines helps educators, specialists and leaders understand and ground their decision-making in the research on how kids learn to read – and there’s nothing more important than that.”
Kari Kurto, Director of Policy and Partnerships
When reviewing curricula for Tier I instruction, it is essential to ensure they do not include instructional practices that are not aligned with the scientific evidence base of how children learn to read.
The Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines (3rd Edition) are designed to highlight any non-aligned practices, or “red flags,” that may be present in the areas of:
- Word Recognition
- Language Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Assessment
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Reviewer Workbook
Download a copy of the Reviewer Workbook into your Google Drive.
Download the Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines (3rd Edition)
Preview of select pages.
Curriculum Navigation Reports
Designed to support curriculum decision makers, Curriculum Navigation Reports offer detailed reviews of widely used instructional materials through the lens of The Reading League’s Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines. Each report highlights strengths, identifies potential red flags, and provides evidence-aligned insights to help educators evaluate curricula with greater confidence.
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