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Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines

When reviewing curricula for Tier I instruction, it is essential to ensure they do not include instructional practices that are not aligned with the scientific evidence base of how children learn to read.

The Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines are designed to highlight any non-aligned practices, or “red flags,” that may be present in the areas of:

  • Word Recognition

  • Language Comprehension

  • Reading Comprehension

  • Writing

  • Assessment

Reviewer Workbook

The Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines Reviewer Workbook helps curriculum review teams rate and record evidence of red flags.

Download a copy of the Reviewer Workbook into your Google Drive.

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The Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines is a tool that is considered a “living document” meaning that it will be periodically updated based on user feedback, suggestions for optimizing use, etc.

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Last Updated March 2023

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Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines (4th Edition)

When reviewing curricula for Tier I instruction, it is essential to ensure they do not include instructional practices that are not aligned with the scientific evidence base of how children learn to read.

The Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines (4th Edition) features guidance on morphology, an emphasis on discourse, and recommendations for comprehension instruction. The Reviewer Workbook is included for adding notes and collaborating with colleagues.

Why were the Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines created—and what problem do they solve? Explore the research, rationale, and impact behind this essential resource.

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“Using a framework like the Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines helps educators, specialists and leaders understand and ground their decision-making in the research on how kids learn to read – and there’s nothing more important than that.”

Kari Kurto, Director of Policy and Partnerships

Curriculum Navigation Reports

Designed to support curriculum decision makers, Curriculum Navigation Reports offer detailed reviews of widely used instructional materials through the lens of The Reading League’s Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines. Each report highlights strengths, identifies potential red flags, and provides evidence-aligned insights to help educators evaluate curricula with greater confidence.

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