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Delaware Literacy Plan
Purpose
The Delaware Literacy Plan establishes a framework to address the state's literacy challenges. Literacy success requires a combination of high-quality early learning experiences, rigorous elementary and secondary instruction and strong community support. Additionally, the plan establishes a consistent voice around literacy with which to address the state’s literacy challenges and provide a foundation for focused support from the Delaware Department of Education.
The work of the Literacy Plan is focused on four strategic intents:
- Align Core Instruction to the Standards
- Implement Curriculum using High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)
- Enhance Early Literacy Instruction
- Support Educators through Institutes of Higher Education (IHEs)
Our Commitment
- Provide guidance and support to districts and schools
- Increase professional development opportunities
- Develop tools to support educators in eliminating achievement gaps and increasing learning across the curriculum for all students in Delaware
- Increase collaboration among stakeholders
- Engage families in supporting literacy
For additional information regarding the Literacy Plan, please contact Paige Morgan at paige.morgan@doe.k12.de.us or Cyndi Clay at Cynthia.clay@doe.k12.de.us.
Last Modified on September 29, 2022