MDE Early Literacy and Mathematics Initiative (ELMI)
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MDE Early Literacy and Mathematics Page
with links to 2015 presentations
Alignment of Early Childhood ELA Standards to K and 1st Grade ELA Standards
Using Informational Text to Build Literacy and Content Knowledge
Nell Duke, University of Michigan, MDE Early LiteracyNell Duke describes the importance of using informational text to build literacy and content knowledge. She refers to the research that supports this instructional approach and provides examples of how integrating informational texts in the content subjects can provide.
Supporting Early Literacy Instructional Practices
Next Steps for ELMI
• Webinar Series Higher Ed partners and experts
Exemplars from the Field
Interactive
MDE Updates
• Fall 2015 School Improvement Conference
ELMI strand
Seeking Schools and Districts to highlight
• Unpacking of Governor’s Budget Request
• Continuing with Internal MDE team work
with links to 2015 presentations
Alignment of Early Childhood ELA Standards to K and 1st Grade ELA Standards
Using Informational Text to Build Literacy and Content Knowledge
Nell Duke, University of Michigan, MDE Early LiteracyNell Duke describes the importance of using informational text to build literacy and content knowledge. She refers to the research that supports this instructional approach and provides examples of how integrating informational texts in the content subjects can provide.
Supporting Early Literacy Instructional Practices
Next Steps for ELMI
• Webinar Series Higher Ed partners and experts
Exemplars from the Field
Interactive
MDE Updates
• Fall 2015 School Improvement Conference
ELMI strand
Seeking Schools and Districts to highlight
• Unpacking of Governor’s Budget Request
• Continuing with Internal MDE team work