The next chapter in the Science of Reading
Introducing ¿ì²¥app CKLA 3rd Edition, a K–5 core literacy program within ¿ì²¥app’s literacy suite. For more than a decade, ¿ì²¥app CKLA has transformed classrooms nationwide with its intentional knowledge building and systematic skills instruction. The 3rd Edition builds on this successful foundation to better meet the needs of all students and help them become confident readers, writers, and thinkers. Together, let’s write the next chapter in the Science of Reading.
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Our approach
Improve outcomes with a program built on a decade of research, and that meets the strongest ESSA Tier I criteria.
Grounded in the Science of Reading
As the original Science of Reading program, ¿ì²¥app CKLA puts research into action with explicit, systematic foundational skills instruction and a proven knowledge-building sequence. In collaboration with education experts and practitioners, we provide powerful resources that deliver real results.
Background knowledge drives results
¿ì²¥app CKLA follows the Core Knowledge Sequence, a content-specific, cumulative, and coherent approach to knowledge building. This approach improves reading scores and closes achievement gaps by establishing a robust knowledge base that strengthens comprehension.
In ¿ì²¥app CKLA 3rd Edition, we’ve enriched our Knowledge Sequence with a wider range of perspectives and high-quality texts in new and enhanced units.
Build foundational skills for long-term success.
Students progress from simple to complex skill development starting with phonological and phonemic awareness. Instruction in Grades K–2 explicitly teaches the 150 spellings for the 44 sounds of English, following an intentional progression to ensure student success.
In our 3rd Edition, we’ve added dedicated Grade 3 foundational skills instruction that can either support core lessons or function as an intervention, based on student needs.
Daily writing deepens learning.
Grounded in the Science of Writing—the research on how kids learn to write—instruction is explicit, daily, and woven into the curriculum’s rich content. It covers both transcription (handwriting and spelling) and composition (organizing ideas into narratives) with high-impact activities like sentence-level combining and expanding, and pre-writing exercises. Writing and reading instruction are integrated so students simultaneously strengthen their communication skills, comprehension, and confidence.
High-quality, diverse texts
¿ì²¥app CKLA students are immersed in a variety of texts—complex read-alouds, decodable chapter books, trade books, and content-rich readers—that reflect varied experiences and connect to learning goals.
Readers are 100% decodable for Grades K–2, empowering students to directly apply what they’ve learned. Novel Study units for Grades 3–5 offer a mix of contemporary and classic literature, and Culminating Research Units in every grade include a set of authentic texts and trade books.
Reach all learners with differentiated support.
Scaffolds and challenges developed in collaboration with education experts make content accessible to every student, including multilingual and English learners. With strategies embedded right in the curriculum, teachers can deliver in-the-moment, individualized instruction to meet diverse student needs.
What’s included
The comprehensive resources in ¿ì²¥app CKLA 3rd Edition support effective literacy instruction in every classroom.
Easy-to-use teacher materials
¿ì²¥app CKLA teachers are empowered to deliver effective instruction with the following print and digital resources:
- Teacher Guides (K–5)
- Assessment Guides (K–5)
- Authentic texts and trade books (K–5)
- Knowledge Image Cards (K–2)
- Knowledge Flip Books (K–2, digital)
- Ready-made and customizable Presentation Screens (K–5, digital)
- Remediation and intervention resources (K–5)
- On-demand professional development (K–5, digital)
Immersive ¿ì²¥app CKLA student resources
¿ì²¥app CKLA students stay engaged with the following print and digital resources:
- Decodable readers (K–2)
- Student Readers and novels (3–5)
- Student Activity Books (K–5)
- Poet’s Journal and Writer’s Journal (3–5)
- eReaders (K–5, digital)
- Sound Library featuring articulation videos and songs (K–2, digital)
- Skill-building practice games (K–5)
Rich literary experiences
All of the high-quality, diverse texts in ¿ì²¥app CKLA connect to the curriculum, fostering your students’ curiosity and helping them learn to read with confidence.
- Trade Book Collections (K–5) inspire student research in each grade’s Culminating Research Unit.
- Classic and contemporary literature (3–5) delight students in Novel Study Units.
- Increasingly complex Student Readers (K–5) develop students’ literacy across grades.
Hands-on phonics materials
Multisensory phonics and foundational skills resources engage students with fun, varied approaches that promote mastery and build independence.
- Chaining Folders and Small Letter Cards (K)
- Read-Aloud Big Books (K–1)
- Large Letter Cards (K–2)
- Sound Cards (K–2)
- Image Cards (K–3)
- Blending Picture Cards (K)
- Consonant and Vowel Code Posters and Spelling Cards (1–2)
- Sound Library (K–2, digital)
All-in-one digital platform
Our comprehensive platform simplifies your day-to-day tasks and makes it easier to plan and deliver lessons.
- Ready-made and customizable Presentation Screens
- Auto-scored digital assessments
- Standards-based reporting
- Assignable skill-building games
- Sound Library
- eReaders
Professional Development
Move beyond traditional program training with ¿ì²¥app’s digital PD Library, designed to fully support your shift to the Science of Reading and ¿ì²¥app CKLA. Deepen your understanding with:
- Program and planning resources
- Model lesson videos from real classrooms
- Guidance on using ¿ì²¥app’s literacy suite to provide multi-tiered support
A true Science of Reading early literacy suite for Grades K–5
¿ì²¥app has combined the critical elements of a Science of Reading system: assessment, core curriculum, personalized learning, and intervention. Based on 20 years of experience with the Science of Reading, this complete system saves you time and aligns your literacy practices.
- Assess with mCLASS®: A universal and dyslexia screener, powered by DIBELS 8th Edition
- Instruct with ¿ì²¥app CKLA: Core curriculum to build foundational skills and knowledge
- Practice with Boost Readingâ„¢: Personalized learning program to extend and reinforce core
- Intervene with mCLASS Intervention: Staff-led Tier 2 and 3 intervention for intensive support
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