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Early Literacy: Literacy Crosswalk

The following chart is intended to provide some specific information as to the similarities and differences that exist between Reading First, a voluntary prescriptive comprehensive reading design and Early Literacy, a state mandated comprehensive reading model as per Abbott Rules and Regulations. Reading Coaches are part of the Governor's Early Literacy Initiative. Their role is to support and assist non-Abbott, non-Reading First districts. Whenever the Early Literacy requirements are stricter, Abbott Reading First schools must comply.

Compensatory and/or Supplemental Services

NJ Reading First
(K-3)
Early Literacy
(PreK-3)
Reading Coaches
(K-3)

Provisions of supplemental services for children reading below grade level in accordance with No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

Provision of supplemental services for children reading below grade level in accordance with NCLB.

 Recommends provision of supplemental services for children reading below grade level.