Free Resources

We believe all educators deserve access to high quality, evidence-based tools.

Downloadable Templates

  • Assessment: How Well Do You Know the Science of Reading?

    Take our 5 minute, 20 question assessment to find out where you and your school stand in the implementation of evidence-based literacy practices. Presented as a “forced copy” Google Form so you can collect others’ responses and make data-informed decisions.

  • Observation & Feedback Tool for Foundational Literacy Instruction

    Developed by educators at The Compass School, this observation tool is a valuable resource for assessing foundational literacy instruction in K-2 classrooms and K-12 intervention settings. After a year of testing and revision, the tool is designed to identify and promote the key components of effective literacy teaching. It can be used for both formal and informal observations, providing non-evaluative or evaluative feedback to support teacher growth and development.

Downloadable PDFs