Teaching Comprehension and Writing

This collection features research-based practice guides from the Institute of Education Sciences’ What Works Clearinghouse (WWC). Each guide provides evidence-informed recommendations and classroom-ready strategies to support effective instruction in key areas of literacy development, including reading comprehension, instruction for English learners, and writing.

IES Intervention Reports

Summaries of research on specific curricula and instructional programs that have a track record of effectiveness.

Evidence-Based Reading Programs: Evidence for ESAA

A broad overview of instructional programs and curricula that research has shown to be effective.

The Reading League: Interactive State Map

Use the interactive state map to find descriptions of state-level policy adoption, guidance, and practices related to the science of reading. State policy may include legislation incorporating training or practices related to the science of reading or state education agency guidance regarding policy, professional development, curricula, instruction, or assessment.

Curriculum HQ: State Action Map

A summary of each states’ work in SOR and includes approved curricula and other tools. How does my state encourage the use of high-quality instructional materials? The CurriculumHQ map provides a snapshot of state action by highlighting publicly available answers to questions across four categories: Curriculum Resources, Adoption Guidance & Tools, Professional Learning, and Data.