Introduction to the Progressive Literacy Model
Understand the record, observe, coach, grow cycle in about five minutes.
- For
- Anyone new to the model
- Format
- Web overview
Resource Center
Free literacy resources
Practical, printable tools for observing reading behaviors and coaching readers. No account and no purchase required — every file downloads immediately.
Understanding the Model
Classroom Observation
Read-Aloud Observation Guide
Listen to a two-minute read-aloud and capture what you notice, then match it to one teaching focus for the next session.
- For
- Teachers and reading specialists
- Format
- Printable PDF, 3 pages
Feedback and Coaching
Feedback Sentence Starters
Replace general praise with language that names the behavior a reader can repeat tomorrow.
- For
- Teachers, tutors, and instructional coaches
- Format
- Printable PDF, 2 pages
Home Reading
Parent Home-Reading Routine
Run a consistent ten-minute reading routine at home without teaching experience.
- For
- Parents, guardians, and homeschool families
- Format
- Printable PDF, 2 pages
Sample Reading Reflection Sheet
Give readers a simple way to name their own strength and their own next step.
- For
- Students, with a teacher or family member
- Format
- Printable PDF, 1 page
Looking for school implementation materials?
Implementation planning tools are shared during professional development and district demonstrations rather than as downloads.