Wolfpack WORKS

Improving Early Literacy Through Intensive, Literacy-Specific Induction

Started in Summer 2018, Wolfpack WORKS (Ways to Optimize Reading/ Writing for Kids Statewide) supports beginning K-2 teachers in 16 high-need school districts across North Carolina as they learn to implement evidence- based literacy instruction in their classrooms for all children.

What We Do

Wolfpack WORKS provides three types of support

Blended professional development
Literacy-specific coaching
Instructional literacy resources

Who We Impact

15 School Districts

200+ Beginning Teachers

3,600+ K-2 Students

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Where We Are

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Content Knowledge and Comprehension

Happy New Year! Wolfpack WORKS literacy coaches are excited to continue supporting teachers across North Carolina as we embark on this new year. Like many people, we started this year thinking about our goals, hopes, and dreams for 2021. We […]

Teacher Delivery

It’s approximately 9:00 AM when I finish loading my Toyota Camry with the boxes that will comprise today’s delivery. I’m excited for the journey ahead: today I’ll be delivering boxes of books to several schools in Northampton County, a part […]

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10 Essential Practices

The various elements of the program are organized around a set of evidence-based literacy practices such as those recommended by the Michigan Early Literacy Task force, which align with the new North Carolina Standard Course of Study, the report of the National Reading Panel, and recommendations in the Institute for Education Sciences Practice Guides for teaching foundational reading skills, improving reading comprehension, and teaching elementary writers.

In the News

Apr 30, 2020

Wolfpack WORKS Continues to Support Beginning Teachers, Help Kids Improve Literacy Skills From Home During COVID-19

Take a look at the great work of our coaches and teachers during school closures! https://ced.ncsu.edu/news/2020/04/09/wolfpack-works-continues-to-support-beginning-teachers-help-kids-improve-literacy-skills-from-home-during-covid-19/

Nov 5, 2019

Wolfpack WORKS: A Look at the Literacy Initiative’s First Year

Aug 29, 2019

Wolfpack WORKS Meetings Help Prepare Administrators for Second Year

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