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State Literacy Plan Resources

The development of State literacy plans (SLPs) defines States' approaches to comprehensive literacy instruction. In 2023, the CLSD National Literacy Center expanded support to State educational agencies (SEAs) that do not currently receive a CLSD grant. The Center helps SEAs to develop or enhance SLPs and support local educational agencies (LEAs) and communities in promoting access to high-quality literacy instruction and materials for every student.

Starter Kit Pin SLP Starter Kit
Self Assessment Pin SLP Self-Assessment Tool and User Guide
Supporting Docs Pin Supporting Documents & Resources
Resources Pin Resources

CLSD National Literacy Center Publications

These resources are designed to guide SEAs through the SLP development or revision process.

SLP Development Guide Resources

The SLP Starter Kit, published in four phases, provides guidance, tools, and resources for SEAs on preparing, understanding, writing, and disseminating an SLP. The Quick Start Guide and Roadmap of the Nine SLP Components support SEAs in easily using the Development Guide. The SLP Starter Kit includes the following phases:

  • Phase One: Understanding SLP Components contains information about the components and elements that can be included in a comprehensive SLP.
  • Phase Two: Preparing, Writing, and Revising an SLP discusses the work that needs to be completed before writing an SLP.
  • Phase Three: Dissemination discusses best practices in disseminating an SLP.
  • Phase Four: Implementation includes information on best practices for implementing an SLP.
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State Literacy Plan Starter Kit PDF
Roadmap of the Nine State Literacy Plan Components PDF
Quick Start Guide for a Collaborative Planning Session on SLP Development PDF


SLP Self-Assessment Tool

The SLP Self-Assessment Tool is designed to help SEAs who wish to revise or enhance existing SLPs. The tool includes nine overarching components commonly found in an SLP, with guiding questions to help SEAs assess the comprehensiveness of their SLPs. After completing the self-assessment, SEAs can review the SLP Starter Kit and the What Works Clearinghouse1 for evidence-based resources related to literacy.

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State Literacy Plan Self-Assessment Tool PDF

Supporting Documents & Resources

These documents and resources are designed to accompany the SLP Starter Kit and Self-Assessment Tool to support SEAs through their SLP development or revision process.

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Contexts and Considerations: Companion to Creating an Evidence-Based Framework Fact Sheet PDF
Dyslexia: A State Guide PDF
Implementing a State Literacy Plan at the Local Level Practice Brief PDF
Incorporating Instructional Strategies, Initiatives, and Goals for Biliteracy Initiatives and Dual Language Education into State Literacy Plans PDF
Local Dissemination of State Literacy Plans E-Learning Course Course
Logic Models for State Literacy Plans Guide PDF
Stages of Development for a State Literacy Plan Fact Sheet PDF

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Resources will be posted soon.


1The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) is a central and trusted source of scientific evidence on education-related programs, products, practices, and policies. It reviews the research, determines which studies meet rigorous standards, and summarizes the findings. The WWC focuses on high-quality research to answer the question, "What works in education?"