Guidelines for Reviewing Reading and Professional Development Programs

Components of Effective Reading Programs

This document contains sections B and C from the Reading First Guidance document prepared to assist school districts in Florida to apply for grants under the Reading First Program. A substantial amount of its content is taken directly from the guidance prepared by the United States Department of Education for states.

Guidelines for Reviewing A Reading Program

Guidelines for Reviewing A Professional Development Program in Reading

Glossary of Reading Terms

Bolded words in each set of Guidelines are defined in this Glossary of Reading Terms.

Empirical Research Criteria for FCRR Reports

This document provides a framework of factors that are considered by the Curriculum and Instruction Team at FCRR when reviewing research studies related to different programs.