5 Non-Negotiables for District Literacy Solutions

District leaders face a critical challenge: how to accelerate literacy outcomes while building sustainable instructional systems and ensuring equitable learning for every student. With budgets tight and expectations high, choosing the right literacy solution is more important than ever. This guide outlines five evidence-based criteria every program should meet.

Accelerate Learning and Improve Outcomes
Solutions should target instruction where it matters most, identify skill gaps with precision, and support both remediation and acceleration.

Strengthen Instructional Consistency and Teacher Capacity
Sustainable systems, not one-off programs, are key. Look for solutions that align lessons with performance data, embed professional learning, and maintain fidelity with easy-to-implement routines.

Provide Actionable, Reliable Data for MTSS and Continuous Improvement
Real-time insights should guide instruction without interrupting learning. The best solutions support MTSS and RTI with consistent progress monitoring and actionable recommendations.

Align to the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy
Research matters. Solutions should provide systematic, explicit instruction across word study, grammar, and comprehension, and meet independent standards like ESSA’s “Strong” rating.

Promote Equity, Access, and Flexible Implementation
Every student deserves high-quality instruction. Solutions should work across classrooms, labs, blended learning, and remote settings, and support multilingual learners and underserved populations.

Make informed decisions that accelerate learning, strengthen instruction, and deliver equity for all students. Download the guide now.