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 summarizes the nine recommendations listed in the Lead for Literacy Center’s Leading for Pandemic Recovery Brief: Strategies to Support Accelerated Reading.
Videos & Webinars
Webinars and videos about evidence-based literacy practices that support school & district leaders.
Browse AllIn this Explore the Elements video, we describe how progress monitoring assessments help determine which students are on track to meet their goals, which targeted and intensive interventions are effective, and when to make an instructional change to better meet student needs.
Resource Repository
Recommended websites, downloads, and videos from reliable sources.
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (MA DESE) has organized information and resources about three main components of the elementary literacy block: Foundational Skills, Engaging with Complex Text, and Writing.

The Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines are designed to highlight any non-aligned practices, or âred flags,â that may be present in the areas of word recognition, language comprehension, reading comprehension, writing, and assessment.

NCII offers several tools to assess and support fidelity of DBI implementation at the school, interventionist, and student levels.

News & Events
Join the Lead for Literacy and PROGRESS Centers to discuss resources and supports for the development and implementation of high-quality, literacy-focused educational programming.
Read this Leading Lessons article written by Lead for Literacy staff for the National Association for Elementary School Principals’ (NAESP) Principal magazine.
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.