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Ready, Set, STAR STAR Issue Papers A STAR Panel Discussion STAR Study Circles Facilitators Guide

The National STAR Training Network has assembled several resources that will be helpful in planning for evidence-based reading instruction.

Ready, Set, STAR

 Find out what steps to take if you'd like to offer a STAR training package in your state.
Step One: Learn About STAR
Step Two: Assess Funding and Potential Return on Investment
Step Three: Select a STAR Package
Step Four: Establish a Contract for STAR Services
Step Five: Assemble Your Leaders
Step Six: Plan for Success
Step Seven: Select Your STAR Sites
Step Eight: Prepare Your STAR Sites
Step Nine: Schedule STAR Training

STAR Issue Papers

 woman thinking Learn more about important organizational and policy changes state and local programs have made to support evidence-based reading instruction.

Bridging Research and Practice Series:
  • The Role of Diagnostic Assessment in Implementing Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (PDF)
  • The Role of Professional Development in Implementing Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (PDF)
  • The Role of Instructional Leadership in Implementing Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (PDF)
  • The Role of Managed Enrollment Policies in Implementing Evidence-Based Reading Instruction (PDF)

A STAR Panel Discussion

 Watch a Web cast with distinguished education leaders to learn more about the need to improve reading instruction in adult education, and how STAR can help you increase reading achievement among learners in your state.

STAR Study Circles Facilitators Guide

 The STAR Study Circle Facilitators Guide provides all the information you need to plan and administer study circles for adult education providers including learning objectives, reading lists, and weekly activities. (PDF)