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Core Code Alignment

Language Arts
Language Arts Electives
06010023101: Secondary Reading - SPED (6-8)

Recommendation

Recommended Limited

Evaluation

This resource could be useful as a supplement for struggling readers.

Educators Using These Materials

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Material Categories

Intervention, Resource

Rubric : English Language Arts

Final recommendation published; partial rubric scores available.

Compliance with State Law (Required)

Item	3 - Extensive	2 - Adequate	1 - Inadequate	0 - None
Sensitive Materials and Prohibited Submission 53G-10-103, R277-628	Does Not Violate Law	NA	NA	May Violate Law
The reviewed material is free from bias.
Prohibited discriminatory practices 53G-2-103-5, 53B-1-118 and 67-27-107	Does not violate law	N/A	N/A	May violate law
The instructional materials in this resource are scripted and not very adaptable.
Maintaining constitutional freedom in the public schools. 53G-10-202	Does not violate law	N/A	N/A	May violate law
This resource can be used online or as a workbook. Training and technical assistance would likely be required for the online version.

Content

Item	3 - Extensive	2 - Adequate	1 - Inadequate	0 - None
Alignment	The content of this material is evidence-based and aligns with grade-level Utah core standards. It is current, well-researched, and referenced from reliable sources.	The content of this material is evidence-based or research-based. The material aligns with most grade-level Utah core standards but will need supplementary materials to ensure coverage of all the Utah core standards.	The content of this resource aligns with a few grade-level Utah core standards but is not evidence-based or research-based.	The content of this resource does not align with any of Utah's core standards.
The content aligns with appropriate grade level Core standards in reading. This content does not cover all standards such as writing.
Navigation	Educators and students can navigate the material independently. Instructions are clear and understandable. The material is well organized.	The material contains instructions that are understandable and easy to navigate. Students may need educator support to navigate the material.	The material is only usable with direct educator support due to a lack of clear instructions. Students will need educator support to navigate the material.	The instructions in the material are unclear, and navigation is difficult. The material is unorganized.
This resource provides reading assistance for all students to enhance conceptual understanding. This is done through use of practice lessons and assessments.
Instructional Support	This material goes beyond the content outlined in "Adequate" by providing problem or project-based content with integrated skills and concepts from various disciplines to help students make sense of the material. It also supports the learning needs of all students, including those with disabilities, multilingual learners, etc., by offering flexibility and maintaining high standards.	The material provides supplemental resources and some examples to educators of ways to deliver instruction. It contains a few of the following: scaffolding lesson plans, personalized/differentiated instruction, experiential learning, concept mapping, questioning techniques, and family involvement.	The material contains a limited amount of instructional support.	The material does not provide instructional support or examples for the educator.
The printed version of this resource is better than the online version. The online learning platform is confusing and not easy to navigate. It’s not student friendly or visually stimulating.

Material Characteristics

Item	3 - Extensive	2 - Adequate	1 - Inadequate	0 - None
Physical Characteristics	This material goes beyond the content outlined in "Adequate" by incorporating modern, up-to-date, and relatable visuals.	In physical terms, the material is interactive and provides high-quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for all users.	The material offers limited or low-quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for students, but it is reusable.	The content either has low audio-visual quality or is not intended for reuse.
The physical workbooks were unavailable for review. The online version is not visually stimulating.
Technical Standards	This material surpasses the content outlined in "Adequate" by ensuring the safeguarding of student data privacy and easy installation or access without technical assistance. Furthermore, any licensing information is clearly stated in the description.	The materials meet all the requirements of federal and state laws, as well as accepted technical standards such as ISTE Standards and VPAT Compliance. Additional technical specifications and limitations, including hardware requirements, bandwidth demands, and software/web access restrictions, are clearly outlined in the description. The design of the materials allows for error-free installation or access without the need to purchase additional components.	The material is constrained by specifications that require additional materials, technical assistance, hardware, software, or infrastructure. Access to resources within the material expires after a trial period.	Student data privacy is at risk.
The printed version of the resource provided sufficient instructional support including scripted passages for the teacher. The online version, as reviewed, did not.
Adaptability	The material is currently relevant and adaptable for educators and students. The material can be customized for the needs of diverse learners.	Educators or students can utilize the material, but it may not be customizable for the needs of diverse learners.	The material has limited options to address adaptability for the needs of diverse learners.	The material is not suitable for different educational settings with diverse learners.
There was no reference to supplemental resources.

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