Quick Start Guide: Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework Resources
Review this Quick Start Guide that provides an overview of the types of resources available on this website and suggestions for who might find them helpful.
About this Site
Providing Access to High-Quality Instructional Materials to Support Oregon Early Literacy Framework Implementation
With this site, you can find pathways to build your professional knowledge and trusted resources to supplement high-quality core instructional materials that support literacy instruction in every elementary classroom.
The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with WestEd, developed professional learning materials and identified high-quality open education resources to support the concepts and strategies described in Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework. Oregon used Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding to build this robust professional learning platform to support the implementation of Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework.
Oregon’s Guiding Principles for Literacy
- Every child is full of literary promise
- Educator knowledge and classroom practices are essential
- Multilingualism benefits everyone
- Families and communities strengthen school-based learning
- Every child must be taught to read and write
- Literacy begins at birth
Visualizing Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework
Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework is rooted in student belonging as well as family and community partnerships. The research-based reading models reflect how oral language, foundational skills, reading comprehension, vocabulary, background knowledge and writing are all necessary for skilled reading. Core instruction and assessment are key components to ensure all students learn and thrive.
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Website Tour: Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework Resources
Watch this video to learn more about the types of resources available on Oregon’s Early Literacy Framework Learning Resources website. Learn how to use the website structure to access free, publicly available resources by exploring a sample learning pathway.
The Vetting Process
Learn about the three-phase process used to review materials in the Resource Library.