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Literacy Collaborative Aligns with Core Principals of Response to Intervention
Literacy Collaborative’s Effects on Teaching and Student Learning
Invest your stimulus dollars NOW for long-term gains with Research-Based Literacy Initiatives at The Ohio State University
"We need to invest this money quickly, thoughtfully, and transparently to protect kids, create jobs, and drive reforms"—Secretary Arne Duncan, February 19, 2009.
Click here for a comprehensive guide to Research-Based Literacy Initiatives at OSU (PDF)
Literacy Collaborative
Literacy Collaborative is a comprehensive school reform project designed to improve the reading, writing, and language skills of elementary children. The cornerstone of this project is dynamic, long-term professional development. School-based literacy coordinators are trained in research-based methods; provided with ongoing professional development as they continually implement research-based approaches in their own classrooms; and supported as they provide on-site training for the teachers in their schools. The goal of this comprehensive effort is to significantly raise the level of achievement for all students.
The Literacy Collaborative incorporates all of the elements of effective schools to support improved literacy instruction and student achievement through:
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Providing a research-based instructional model that is language-based, student-centered, process-oriented, and outcome-based;
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Creating in-school and in-district leadership through the training and support of school-based literacy leadership teams, administrators, and literacy coordinators;
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Establishing long-term site-based development for every member of the school’s literacy faculty; and
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Helping schools monitor the progress of every student through systematized assessment, data collection, and analysis.
Read the third 2009 edition of our What's New At OSU? newsletter (PDF).
Archived 2009 Editions
LC Standards and Guidelines
Literacy Collaborative Standards and Guidelines (PDF)
The Literacy Collaborative Standards and Guidelines are intended to inform and support personnel who are responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Literacy Collaborative schools and classrooms. Standards as outlined in this document are requirements that must be met in order to maintain use of the Literacy Collaborative® trademark. Standards are based on research of effective practice and are essential for assuring quality implementation of the Literacy Collaborative. Sites that meet the standards are members of the Literacy Collaborative network.
Read more about Literacy Collaborative standards and guidelines on the national Literacy Collaborative web site (external link)