High-Quality Reading Curricula: Alabama

Elementary Reading Policy

Goal

Curricula&mdash;often called instructional materials&mdash;are the core materials that teachers use to deliver instruction. "High-quality" curricula have been vetted by the state or a designated partner against a set of standards. This process includes evidence that the curriculum aligns with the state's student standards, helps build content knowledge, and reflects the existing body of research on reading. High-quality curricula boost student outcomes.<sup><a href="javascript:scrollToAnchor('footnote1');">1</a></sup> In fact, the difference in impact on student learning between high- and low-quality curricula can be greater than the difference between a new teacher and one with three years of experience.<sup><a href="javascript:scrollToAnchor('footnote2');">2</a></sup>

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Suggested Citation:
National Council on Teacher Quality. (2024). High-Quality Reading Curricula: Alabama results. State Teacher Policy Database. [Data set].
Retrieved from: https://www.nctq.org/yearbook/state/AL-High--Quality-Reading-Curricula-99