Structured Literacy

2026-11-03

The vendor shall provide a complete K – 3 literacy system that includes core instruction , targeted intervention , and intensive remediation . A . Instructional Framework Requirements The program must : • Be aligned to the Science of Reading research base • Use a true Orton - Gillingham structured literacy approach • Explicitly teach the Phonetic Code of the English language • Integrate reading , writing , and spelling instruction • Follow a structured , sequential , cumulative scope and sequence • Use multisensory instructional strategies • Include diagnostic and prescriptive teaching components B . Tiered Instructional Delivery The program mustsupport all tiers of instruction : Tier Instructional Model Duration Tier I Whole - class phonics instruction 15 – 20 minutes Tier II Targeted small - group intervention 35 minutes TierIII Intensive structured literacy intervention 35 minutes Additional delivery requirements : • One instructor must be able to teach multiple small groups • Whole - class instruction must actively engage all students • Intervention must ensure high response rates and active participation • All lesson plans must be provided • Preparation time must be less than 5 minutes • All teacher materials , student materials , and activity materials must be included in the system kit III . Assessment & Placement Requirements The program must include a comprehensive assessment package that supports MTSS implementation . 1 . Placement Testing • Stage - based placement ( not age or grade - based ) • Determines precise instructional entry point • Identifies foundational skill gaps

West Virginia

2026-05-02