Lead for Literacy Framework
A guide for improving teacher implementation of evidence-based literacy practices within an effective, schoolwide multi-tiered system of support.
Literacy Leadership Briefs
Research briefs, infographics, and guides with essential information that can be applied to your school or district.
View AllThis infographic introduces the continuous improvement model.
Videos & Webinars
Webinars and videos about evidence-based literacy practices that support school & district leaders.
Browse AllSponsored in partnership with NAESP, this recorded webinar discusses key skills for literacy learning in young learners and resources to support implementation of evidence-based literacy practices.
Resource Repository
Recommended websites, downloads, and videos from reliable sources.
Resources by the WWC that are specifically related to ways to implement the recommendations from their practice guides for distance, remote, or hybrid learning.

This document provides “Leading Lessons” for school leaders. It discusses the Lead for Literacy Center’s framework and the role of instruction to support student word recognition and language comprehension. Resources for professional learning, the observation of literacy instruction, and use of guiding questions to support school teams is also provided.

This module introduces the Taxonomy of Intervention Intensity and describes how it supports the DBI process by providing explicit guidance on how to select and evaluate validated reading intervention programs to best meet students' needs.

News & Events
Register for the sixth installment of the Lead for Literacy NAESP webinar series, where we will focus on promoting children’s language and meaning-level literacy skills in early elementary school.
About Us
The Lead for Literacy Center is a partnership among literacy experts, education leaders, university researchers, and technical assistance providers, with funding from the United States Department of Education.