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Early Literacy: Literacy Crosswalk

The following chart is intended to provide some specific information as to the similarities and differences that exist between Reading First, a voluntary prescriptive comprehensive reading design and Early Literacy, a state mandated comprehensive reading model as per Abbott Rules and Regulations. Reading Coaches are part of the Governor's Early Literacy Initiative. Their role is to support and assist non-Abbott, non-Reading First districts. Whenever the Early Literacy requirements are stricter, Abbott Reading First schools must comply.

Curriculum

NJ Reading First
(K-3)
Early Literacy
(PreK-3)
Reading Coaches
(K-3)

Levels of Assessment:
  Screening
  Benchmarks
  Diagnostic
  Annual testing (Terra Nova)

Levels of Assessment:
  Screening
  Benchmarks
  Diagnostic
  Annual testing, in K-3, except
  annual test is state approved
  norm-referenced.

 Recommends multiple levels of Assessment:
  Screening
  Benchmarks
  Diagnostic
  Annual testing