The Wisconsin early literacy curriculum council is seeking submissions for early literacy (5K through grade 3) instructional materials for review and recommendation to the Department of Public Instruction with the goal of creating a recommended list of early literacy instructional materials for Wisconsin schools and districts that meet the statutory definition of science-based early literacy instruction as found in 2023 Wisconsin Act 20.
Vendors and publishers submitting materials must do the following.
- Complete a self-assessment of the instructional materials using the early literacy curriculum council's rating rubric. This rubric is found at this link.
- Electronically sign a waiver acknowledging understanding of the process and purpose. This waiver is found at this link.
- Wait for a secure link to a SharePoint site where you will upload your self-assessment rubric and instructional materials, or where you will provide a link to a site where council members may view the instructional materials. If you have any information about professional learning to support implementation, and any research or evidence on the student impact of the instructional materials, you may also upload them at this site.
- Send one hard copy of the full complement of the instructional materials submitted for review, any information about professional learning to support implementation, and any research or evidence on the student impact of the instructional materials to Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, care of Laura Adams, 125 S. Webster St, Madison, WI, 53703.
To be considered for the early literacy council’s 2023-2024 list of recommended early literacy instructional materials, vendors or publishers must submit their instructional materials electronically by January 15, 2024.