The Reading League Compass

Your Guide to Navigating the Science of Reading

Explore curated collections of frameworks, practical tools, articles, policies, and success stories – all grounded in science.

Administrators
Evidence-aligned leadership resources for building and sustaining literacy change.
Adolescent Literacy
Resources for addressing the complex literacy needs of older students.
Curriculum Decision Makers
Practical tools for evaluating and selecting instructional materials aligned with the science of reading.
Educator Preparation Programs
Support for faculty and leaders working to embed the science of reading into teacher preparation.
Educators & Specialists
Classroom-ready guidance for implementing the science of reading.
English Learners & Emergent Bilinguals
Research, videos, and expert insights on how the science of reading supports multilingual learners.
Families & Caregivers
Accessible resources to help families support children’s reading development at home.
Pediatricians
Guidance to help medical professionals understand and support language and literacy development during well-child visits.
Policymakers & State Education Agencies
The nation’s most comprehensive collection of science of reading policies, legislation, and guidance.

The Reading League Compass

Your Guide to Navigating the Science of Reading

Explore curated collections of frameworks, practical tools, articles, policies, and success stories – all grounded in science.

Administrators
Adolescent Literacy
Curriculum Decision Makers
Educator Preparation Programs
Educators & Specialists
English Learners & Emergent Bilinguals
Families & Caregivers
Pediatricians
Policymakers & State Education Agencies

Choose Your Direction

The Reading League Compass points you toward trusted, evidence-aligned resources that bring the science of reading to life.

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Administrators & Administrator Preparation Programs

Evidence-aligned leadership resources for building and sustaining literacy change.

Includes guidance on curriculum adoption, staffing, assessment, coaching, and systems alignment, plus success stories from schools and districts.

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Adolescent Literacy

Resources for addressing the complex literacy needs of older students.

Explore the Grades 4–12 Intervention Evaluation Guidelines and guidance for building coordinated systems of support in middle and high schools.

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Curriculum Decision Makers

Practical tools for evaluating and selecting instructional materials aligned with the science of reading.

Access the Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines, reviewer workbook, and Curriculum Navigation Reports—informational reports on the most widely used curricula in the United States—to make confident, evidence-aligned decisions.

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Educator Preparation Programs

Support for faculty and leaders working to embed the science of reading into teacher preparation.

Includes model syllabi, refinement tools, national networks, and stories of transformation from programs across the country.

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Educators & Specialists

Classroom-ready guidance for implementing the science of reading.

Explore Structured Literacy, phoneme awareness, syntax, morphology, and reading development, along with resources for supporting multilingual learners.

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English Learners & Emergent Bilinguals

Research, videos, and expert insights on how the science of reading supports multilingual learners.

Includes sessions from The Reading League Summit and the TRL–NCEL Joint Statement, available in both English and Spanish.

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Families & Caregivers

Accessible resources to help families support children’s reading development at home.

Includes videos, practical tips, and evidence-based strategies to encourage confident, lifelong readers.

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Pediatricians

Guidance to help medical professionals understand and support language and literacy development during well-child visits.

Includes printable tip sheets, recommendations, tools for family conversations, early screening, and resources to share with caregivers.

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Policymakers & State Education Agencies

The nation’s most comprehensive collection of science of reading policies, legislation, and guidance.

Explore resources through our interactive map, learn from state successes and challenges, and access model policy language to drive literacy improvement.

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