Program highlights
At the core of Scaffolding early Learning (SEL) are instructional strategies that develop the critical elements of literacy as outlined in the Early Reading First guidelines:
- Oral language, including oral comprehension and vocabulary
- Phonological awareness
- Print awareness
- Alphabet knowledge
Program participants benefit from a wide array of services:
- Model classroom teachers
- Classroom-based literacy coaches
- Face-to-face workshops
- Videoconferences
- Guidance about providing a language-rich environment, including suggestions for classroom materials and organization
- Ongoing consultations to ensure consistency and alignment from preschool to kindergarten
More information
To speak to an SEL expert, call McREL at 303-632-5582.
School District of Janesville sees positive outcomes using SEL
The U. S. Department of Education’s Doing What Works Clearinghouse for Early Childhood Education describes SEL professional development as improving outcomes for Janesville’s preschool children by focusing on three things: children’s social and language interactions, an integrated curriculum, and scaffolded instruction. When the district shifted from its traditional preschool approach to intentional and planned instruction, it saw significant overall gains for 85–90 percent of children in the SEL program, including English learners.
Source
Doing what works: Early childhood education—Teach phonological awareness, School District of Janesville.