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High-Quality Instructional Materials

Research has shown that high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) grounded in the science of reading play a critical role in supporting students’ reading success.

Search for core curricula, interventions, and supplemental programs.

Filter by grade level, foundational skill, ESSA evidence rating, and more.

Commit to using evidence-based strategies to teach reading.

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Reach for Reading

Type:   Core

Instructional Use:   Tier 1

ESSA Rating:   Strong

Grade:   K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Components of Reading:  

  • Phonological Awareness
  • Phonemic Awareness
  • Phonics: Encoding and Decoding
  • Fluency
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension
  • Written and Oral Expression
  • Spelling
  • Handwriting

Reach for Reading

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National Geographic Learning (Cengage)
2016

Type:   Core

Instructional Use:   Tier 1

ESSA Rating:   Strong

MOWR K-3 List:   Yes

Grade:   K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Components of Reading:

  • Phonological Awareness
  • Phonemic Awareness
  • Phonics: Encoding and Decoding
  • Fluency
  • Vocabulary
  • Comprehension
  • Written and Oral Expression
  • Spelling
  • Handwriting

Reading Components Not Evident:

  • Background/Core Knowledge

Format:   Online (website/app), in-person, blended/hybrid

Format:  

Online (website/app), in-person, blended/hybrid

Group Size:   Whole group, small group, one-on-one

Group Size:  

Whole group, small group, one-on-one

Evidence Source(s):  

Evidence for ESSA  

Notes for Consideration

Tier One rating applies to grade 3

Disclaimer: It is the responsibility of districts and charters to gather and review information to inform their decisions about what programs will meet their unique needs. LEAs must make certain those programs meet the criteria of the law (ARS 15-704: J1-3). The resources contained in this HQIM tool are not an exhaustive list of scientifically- or evidence-based reading programs. This information is provided as a resource and will be updated annually. Corrections or evidence to support a requested update should be sent to Lori Masseur at lmasseur@readonarizona.org.