Curated by ILA's Literacy Research Panel, the Instructional Practices collection offers a framework of effective literacy practices. These short, easy-to-implement practices are grounded in research and will be a valuable addition to your teaching strategies and techniques.
This collection, updated weekly, is available exclusively to ILA members.
Not a member? Check out the open-access practices in each of the four categories below and then join ILA to have access to future practices and other valuable resources.
These practices focus on the development and promotion of different aspects of early literacy, including rich opportunities to embed them in children's everyday activities. Read the full introduction to this category
This collection centers on the need for strong educator preparation programs and sustained professional learning that supports teachers' growth. Read the full introduction to this category
Schoolwide practices that reflect and address expanded definitions of literacy and texts, ongoing assessment, and the building of leadership capacity in schools are explored in this collection. Read the full introduction to this category
Various topics on student literacy, learning, and engagement are included in these practices. Read the full introduction to this category