Literacy for ME Plan

Index

I. About the Plan

II. The Big Picture

III. Making the Case

Maine’s Vision for Literacy

The State of Literacy in Maine

- Early Childhood Indicators of Need

- School Age Indicators of Need

- Causes for Concern in Adulthood

IV. Key Components of Comprehensive Literacy Plans

V. Local Level Literacy Plan Guidance

A – Strong Leadership

B – System-wide Commitment and Partnerships

C – Standards and Curriculum

D – Instruction and Intervention

E – Assessment

F – Professional Learning

VI. State Level Recommendations

A – Strong Leadership

B – System-wide Commitment and Partnerships

C – Standards and Curriculum

D – Instruction and Intervention

E – Assessment

F – Professional Learning

VII. Call to Action

VIII. Works Referenced

Appendices

Appendix A: Matrices for Local Plan Development

Strong Leadership

System-wide Commitment and Partnerships

Standards and Aligned Curriculum

Instruction and Intervention

Assessment

Professional Learning

Appendix B: Descriptions of Statewide Literacy-Related Initiatives

Appendix C