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Early Literacy

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.

Structure

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

90 minute, uninterrupted block of time.

90 minute, uninterrupted block of time, K-3 only.

  
Classroom Library
Recommends literacy centers		 Classroom Library
Recommends literacy centers, and further mandates a reading center (PreK-3), a technology center (K-3) and a writing center (PreK-3).		  
No, smaller class size is recommended only. Cites research of less than 21.

Class size provisions, not to exceed the following:
PreK - 15
Grades K-3 - 21
Each Pre- and K must have an aide.

  
Requires specific time to small group instruction during reading block. Requires specific time to small group instruction during reading block. Recommends specific time to small group instruction during reading block.