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Educator Resources
Teaching reading is complex and may be challenging—it requires considerable knowledge and skill. Teaching reading is a job for an expert. No instructional program can replace teacher knowledge and skill. We have provided information on the Science of Reading Resources webpage to learn more about the research surrounding learning to read. This page aims to provide educators with more information on instructional practices, activities and resources to use in the classroom, and information on how to choose a scientifically and evidence-based core reading program.
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To support implementation of new or refined practices and continuation of learning beyond the teacher training courses, the CDE Literacy Team will be highlighting supportive resources, helpful instructional tips, and helpful links in a recurrent newsletter. To receive periodic emails, please sign up.
Evidence-Based Reading Instruction Index (New 9/5/2025)
The Evidence-Based Reading Instruction Index serves as a quick-reference index to support CDE staff, district and/or school administrators, and educators across the state in identifying and understanding what effective reading instruction looks like in classrooms aligned with the science of reading and evidence-based practices. Each section includes documents and tools found on the CDE website, organized by topic, all in one place. By providing direct access to these key resources, this index enables the user to recognize strong, evidence-based instructional practices and support continuous improvement in literacy outcomes for all students.
Instructional Resources
Selecting Scientifically and Evidence-Based Instructional Programs
For more information on how to select a scientifically and evidence-based instructional program, visit this page. It includes an instructional programs and tools overview video, a video walking through the use of the Reading League's Curriculum Evaluation Tool and CDE's Core Instructional Programming Rubric, links to those resources, and CDE's Advisory List of Instructional Programming.
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