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

16 School Districts

170 Beginning Teachers

3,000+ K-2 Students

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Where We Are

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Wolfpack WORKS Winter 2019 Beginning Teacher Professional Development Video

Welcome to the new year of 2020! Here is a look into the wonderful work that was accomplished during our Winter 2019 Beginning Teacher Professional Development sessions focusing on word work and writing instruction.

Wolfpack WORKS Winter Professional Development

We just completed our Winter 2019 Wolfpack WORKS professional development sessions with our wonderful teachers! These sessions were held at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation on December 16, 17, and 18. Teachers from all 16 Wolfpack WORKS school districts […]

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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

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

Mar 20, 2019

NC State receives record-breaking $12M grant to help teachers improve students’ reading skills

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January 7

Here is a look into our wonderful Winter 2019 Beginning Teacher Professional Development sessions! #litfamNC… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…