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A new Early Language & Literacy Classroom Observation Tool (ELLCO) Pre-K Toolkit has been released and upcoming trainings are scheduled at the ELLCO Pre-K Training of Trainers Institute!

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ELLCO Training

Early Language & Literacy Classroom Observation Toolkit: mastering tools to assess and improve early language and literacy programs and practices.


About the Toolkit

The Early Language & Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO) Toolkit contains three assessment tools: a Literacy Environment Checklist, a protocol to conduct classroom observations and administer teacher interviews, and a Literacy Activities Rating Scale.

The Early Language & Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO) K-3 Toolkit The Early Language & Literacy Classroom Observation (ELLCO) Pre-K Toolkit

Across the country, educators, administrators, researchers, and leaders of literacy initiatives are using the Toolkit to gather crucial information on the quality of early language and literacy environments and instruction. This data can then be used to enhance young children’s preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school language and literacy experiences.

Published by Brookes Publishing.
Ordering Information about the Toolkit

If you are interested in participating in a future ELLCO Training of Trainers, please e-mail us at ellco@edc.org and we will be sure to inform you of any future events.

To obtain more information regarding ELLCO training, please fill out the form below and click the Submit button. A CC&F staff member will contact you to discuss your needs.

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