Developing Strong Foundational Literacy Skills in Children - It Takes All of Us!

The publication is an infographic framework compiled by REL Southeast, Appalachia, Central, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast & Islands, Northwest, Pacific, and Southwest, along with REL West. It offers links to resources aimed at developing strong foundational literacy skills in children. These resources are designed for a wide range of stakeholders including communities, state and district leaders, families and caregivers, and teachers and school leaders.

The resources included in this framework were developed by various Regional Educational Laboratories across the country, as well as other offices within the U.S. Department of Education. The initiative emphasizes a collaborative approach, indicated by the title 'It Takes All of Us!', recognizing that multiple parties must contribute to foster strong foundational literacy skills in children.

The page also lists related publications and works in progress. These include 'Examining Early Literacy Screening Practices and O...' by Noman Khanani, Rachel Tripathy, and Morgan Garvey, a descriptive study (REL 2026-012). Another upcoming work is 'Building Missouri’s Capacity to Monitor Student Results...' by George Smith, due June 15, 2026. Additionally, the '2025 NAEP Long-Term Trend Assessment Results in Re...' is a statistical analysis report by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES 2026-021).