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Literacy
The Maryland State Department of Education’s Pre-Kindergarten-to-Three Literacy Policy is a bold
commitment to providing every student with high-quality, evidence-based literacy instruction
grounded in the Science of Reading. Central to this policy is the focus on strengthening core
instruction to ensure that all students develop the foundational skills necessary to become
successful readers.
This approach aims to close literacy gaps, ensuring that every child—regardless of background—has access
to the tools they need for academic success. By reinforcing core instruction, Maryland is working to become a
state where literacy excellence is the cornerstone of lifelong learning.
Through the support of a U.S. Department of Education grant, Maryland is expanding access to professional
development and resources designed to empower educators and leaders to deliver effective, inclusive literacy
instruction. Key initiatives include:
Professional Development
Science of Reading Focus
Targeted training for educators, administrators, and
Ensuring that instructional practices align with
paraprofessionals to deepen their knowledge and
the latest research on how children learn to read,
application of evidence-based literacy practices.
fostering consistency in classroom approaches.
Literacy Coaching
Two-Way Immersion Programs
Grants to local education agencies (LEAs) for literacy
Expanding programs in select counties to enhance
coaches who provide ongoing, job-embedded
biliteracy and support literacy development for
support for educators, fostering the implementation
multilingual learners.
of best practices in reading instruction and ensuring
classroom alignment with evidence-based strategies.
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Centering on Core Instruction
