The VIP Read-Aloud Model was designed to empower more community-based organizations to provide high-quality read-alouds in their programs, as the practice is one of the most powerful strategies to help children build comprehension skills.
This pilot initiative supports partners with integrating targeted listening comprehension assessments into their programs, providing a more comprehensive understanding of students’ literacy development.
The Listening Comprehension Resource Center is a first-of-its-kind website featuring curated listening comprehension research and resources for educators.
This work is focused on helping build strong models of school-community partnerships that can improve school-level literacy outcomes.