Free Literacy Tools

for Educators

Welcome to our collection of FREE literacy tools. 

  • We understand how challenging it is to find high-quality materials that support your literacy goals as an educator. 

  • That’s why we’ve assembled these carefully selected templates and guides for your use. 

  • We believe all educators deserve access to high quality, evidence-based tools. We are pleased to share these with you.

Why Use Our Tools?

  • Classroom-tested and educator-approved

  • Aligned with the science of reading & writing

  • Regularly updated

  • Supports students of all ages, grades, & instructional settings

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 ready for you to use to identify and promote foundational evidence-based literacy practices in your setting. Use it to provide specific, helpful feedback to educators that supports their growth.

Downloadable PDFs