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Welcome to the Literacy Boost (LB) 3.0 Toolkit page!Please see the ‘chapter’ links (scroll down) to find the newest resources for implementing the LB Common Approach. (Or click the download button at the top or very bottom of the page.)
As of December 2024, the LB TPD 3.0 resources are now available and have been updated to better align with the Enabling Teachers’ Common Approach format. LB TPD 3.0 includes other key updates including additional content on lesson planning for literacy, assessment informed instruction for literacy, guidance for creating an LB TPD MEAL Plan, guidance on supporting coaches in LB programs, and more!
Documents in the LB TPD 3.0 Toolkit:
LB 3.0 Implementation Guide – Landing page for LB TPD 3.0, provides guidance on how to adapt LB TPD materials.

Provides essential guidance of HOW to adapt the LB TPD resources
Includes tips for integrating in cross-cutting themes (inclusion – gender, disability, overage learners; SHN; Climate; SLM; etc.)
Includes a checklist of key adaptation activities in the annex (use this if you don’t have time to read the whole thing)


LB 3.0 Teacher Competencies Guidance:
LB 3.0 Teacher Competencies Guide – Includes guidance on how to select, adapt, and contextualize the competencies for the LB 3.0 TPD intervention.
LB 3.0 Teacher Competencies List (excel spreadsheet) – Includes a list of teacher competencies covered in the LB TPD activities as well as suggested competencies that are covered in other training materials
11 competencies that are directly addressed in the LB Modules
Other suggested competencies that serve as pre-requisites or supplementary to the LB Competencies (+ links to modules that could be added for this purpose)


LB 3.0 TPD Modules – Includes expert-led session facilitator guides, training handouts, coaching classroom observation tool, self-directed learning activities, and (semi-structured) peer learning circles guidance for each module. All are based on activities in the LB Compendium of Activities.
Module 0: SNAP modules are considered a pre-requisite to LB modules (Check the Inclusive Education page on OneNet for the latest version of the SNAP TPD guidance)
Module 1: Introduction to Literacy and Language
Module 2: Planning for Literacy Instruction
Module 3: Assessment Informed Instruction for Literacy
Module 4: Phonological Awareness and Phonics
Module 5: Vocabulary and Fluency
Module 6: Reading Comprehension

LB 3.0 Activity Compendium – Includes a collection of literacy-related instructional activities, formative assessment techniques, and space to add classroom routines that teachers can use to integrate research-based literacy methodology within their classrooms.
LB 3.0 Coach Training – Provides coaches with an overview of the coach’s responsibilities, tools, and practices.
Based on two key competencies for coaches
1-2 days (two 4 hr sessions) expert led training for coaches + self-directed learning activities + PLCs for coaches
Assumes they will attend the ToT on LB, so does not focus on literacy content (focuses on how to be a good coach)

LB 3.0 TPD M&E Toolkit – Includes an indicator list, tool list, research questions, and sample tools.
Intended to be embedded in a future LB MEAL Pack
Includes a list of tools that teams could adapt for contextual analysis, monitoring and evaluation of LB TPD programs
Proposes to use an adapted version of the WB TEACH classroom observation tool, with added literacy component, but these would need to be psychometrically/etc. tested with Research colleagues to ensure their validity/reliability
Also includes links to global indicators related to LB/TPD and suggests initial learning agenda questions for future research
Teams should choose the FEWEST number of monitoring/evaluation tools needed to improve programming

Coming in early 2025:
LB/NB Structured Pedagogy Guidance (optional for contexts who are considering developing new or supporting existing structured pedagogy programs for literacy and/or numeracy)
LB/NB Scaling through Systems Guidance – to help our teams better plan for sustainability and scalability of literacy and numeracy outcomes via working with education and other local systems
Coming later in 2025 or later:
LB 3.0 (and NB) Community Action Guidance, possibly including:
LB/NB Community Action Overview Guide – explaining how to better embed localization and inclusion in LB/NB Community and home-school connection programming, with a menu of activities to choose from; audience is program designers
LB/NB Child-centered Activities Guide – includes the full set of resources to implement the different child-centered activities mentioned in the overview guide (ToTs for volunteers, math/reading curriculum documents, etc.); audience is program implementers
LB/NB Caregiver Engagement Activities Guide- includes the full set of resources to implement the different caregiver engagement activities mentioned in the overview guide (ToTs for volunteers, caregiver workshop curriculum/flipbooks, MBoost messages, etc.); audience is program implementers

LB 3.0 MEAL Guidance – should bring together TPD and Community Action MEAL guidance
LB 3.0 Multilingual Guidance – including tips on enhancing advocacy, TPD, and Community Action activities in multilingual contexts; organized according to different types of multilingual contexts so that readers can easily jump to the sections that are most applicable to them
Chapters
LB 3.0: Teacher Professional Development (TPD)

Chapter 0LB 3.0: Teacher Professional Development (TPD)
LB 3.0 TPD Implementation Guide
1 resource
LB 3.0 TPD Implementation GuideLanding page for all LB TPD 3.0 Materials
•	Provides essential guidance of HOW to adapt the LB TPD resources
•	Includes tips for integrating in cross-cutting themes (inclusion – gender, disability, overage learners; SHN; Climate; SLM; etc.)
•	Checklist of key adaptation activities in the annex (use this if you don’t have time to read the whole thing)
(3.9 MiB)
LB 3.0 Teacher Competencies Guidance
2 resources
LB TPD 3.0 Competencies Guidance NoteGuidance on how to adapt competencies to/within national teacher competency framework
(2.2 MiB)
LB TPD 3.0 Competencies Rubric / List (Excel)•	Contains 11 competencies that are directly addressed in the LB Modules
•	Other suggested competencies that serve as pre-requisites or supplementary to the LB Competencies (+ links to modules that could be added for this purpose)
(134.8 KiB)
LB TPD 3.0: Modules (1-6) & LB Compendium of Activities
8 resources
LB TPD 3.0: Module 0: Student Needs Action Pack TPD Moduleshttps://savethechildren1.sharepoint.com/what/education/Pages/Inclusive-Education.aspx
All teachers participating in LB TPD activities should also complete the SNAP training as a prerequisite. 

The Student Needs Action Pack (SNAP) modules help teachers understand:
- The importance of supporting all their children to learn;
- All children learn at different paces;
- It is teachers' responsibility to adjust instruction to meet the needs of different learners;
- That varying the modalities -  in which we teach and in which children are expected to show their understanding of what they learned - can help all children 

These vital inclusion concepts are the basis for ensuring the quality implementation of literacy activities in the classroom, therefore, SNAP training should be completed before the LB modules. 

If your project does not have time to do the full SNAP cycles (4 expert-led trainings + self-study and PLCs), prioritize implementing at least one cycle for one SNAP module - choosing sessions, based on the needs of teachers in your context. As needed, adapt the SNAP modules for the context.

Check the Inclusive Education page on OneNet for the latest version of the SNAP guidance (see the red buttons on the right of the page)

LB Compendium of Activities- Long list of activities + guidance on how to adapt them
- Teams should adapt/reduce the list, and then it's distributed to teachers; teachers actively use this compendium during and after expert-led trainings
(7.4 MiB)
LB TPD 3.0: Module 1: Introduction to Literacy and LanguageContains:
A. Expert-led workshop facilitation instructions for Session 1: Introduction to Literacy (3 hrs)

B. Expert-led workshop facilitation instruction for Session 2: Literacy Instruction with Bi/Multilingual Students (4 hrs)

C. Classroom Lesson Observation Form (for coaches) for Module 1

D. Teacher Handouts for the Expert-led sessions

E. Self-Directed Learning Activities for Teachers for Module 1

F. Peer Learning Activities instructions, including three PLC LEARN documents (intro to PLCs; Activities to support literacy outside of school; Bi and Multilingual Strategies for the 5 components of literacy) and peer observation form and instructions 
(3.3 MiB)
LB TPD 3.0: Module 2: Planning for Literacy InstructionContains:
A. Expert-led workshop facilitation instructions for Session 1: Lesson Planning (3.5 hrs)

B. Expert-led workshop facilitation instruction for Session 2: Classroom Routines for Literacy (3.5 hrs)

C. Classroom Lesson Observation Form (for coaches) for Module 2

D. Teacher Handouts for the Expert-led sessions

E. Self-Directed Learning Activities for Teachers for Module 2, including a teacher professional development plan

F. Peer Learning Activities instructions, including three PLC LEARN documents (Common Challenges with Lesson Planning for Literacy Boost Activities; Gradual Release Model in your Literacy Lesson Plan; Establishing New Routines with Students) and peer observation form and instructions 
(2.8 MiB)
LB TPD 3.0: Module 3: Assessment-Informed Instruction for LiteracyContains:
A. Expert-led workshop facilitation instructions for Session 1: Formative Assessments for Literacy (3.5 hrs)

B. Expert-led workshop facilitation instruction for Session 2: Differentiation for Literacy (3.5 hrs)

C. Classroom Lesson Observation Form (for coaches) for Module 3

D. Teacher Handouts for the Expert-led sessions

E. Self-Directed Learning Activities for Teachers for Module 3, including a teacher professional development plan

F. Peer Learning Activities instructions, including two PLC LEARN documents (Using Formative Assessment Results; Culturally Responsive Literacy Instruction) and peer observation form and instructions 
(3.8 MiB)
LB TPD 3.0: Module 4: Phonological Awareness and PhonicsContains:
A. Expert-led workshop facilitation instructions for Session 1: Phonological Awareness (3.5 hrs)

B. Expert-led workshop facilitation instruction for Session 2: Phonics (3.5 hrs)

C. Classroom Lesson Observation Form (for coaches) for Module 4

D. Teacher Handouts for the Expert-led sessions

E. Self-Directed Learning Activities for Teachers for Module 4, including a teacher professional development plan

F. Peer Learning Activities instructions, including two PLC LEARN documents (Formative Assessment for Letter Knowledge; Strengthening Writing Skills) and peer observation form and instructions 
(5.0 MiB)
LB TPD 3.0: Module 5: Vocabulary and FluencyContains:
A. Expert-led workshop facilitation instructions for Session 1: Vocabulary (3.5 hrs)

B. Expert-led workshop facilitation instruction for Session 2: Fluency (3.5 hrs)

C. Classroom Lesson Observation Form (for coaches) for Module 5

D. Teacher Handouts for the Expert-led sessions

E. Self-Directed Learning Activities for Teachers for Module 5, including a teacher professional development plan

F. Peer Learning Activities instructions, including one PLC LEARN document (Creating a Print Rich Environment) and peer observation form and instructions 
(2.8 MiB)
LB TPD 3.0: Module 6: Reading ComprehensionContains:
A. Expert-led workshop facilitation instructions for Session 1: Reading Comprehension (3.5 hrs)

B. Expert-led workshop facilitation instruction for Session 2: Planning Read Alouds to Support Reading Comprehension (3.5 hrs)

C. Classroom Lesson Observation Form (for coaches) for Module 6

D. Teacher Handouts for the Expert-led sessions

E. Self-Directed Learning Activities for Teachers for Module 6, including a teacher professional development plan

F. Peer Learning Activities instructions, including five PLC LEARN documents (Incorporating SEL into Reading Comprehension Activities; Building Background Knowledge for Reading Comprehension, Reading Different Genres of Text, Independent Reading in the classroom; Integrating Health, Hygiene, and Nutrition Content into Reading Lessons) and peer observation form and instructions 
(3.0 MiB)
LB TPD 3.0: Coach Training
1 resource
LB TPD 3.0: Coach Training•	Based on two key competencies for coaches
•	1-2 days (two 4 hr sessions) expert led training for coaches + self-directed learning activities + PLCs for coaches (Teachers that need additional support ; demonstration lessons)
•	Assumes they will attend the ToT on LB, so does not focus on literacy content (focuses on how to be a good coach)
(3.1 MiB)
LB TPD 3.0: MEAL Pack
2 resources
LB TPD 3.0: MEAL Pack•	Intended to be embedded in a future LB MEAL Pack
•	Includes a list of tools that teams could adapt for contextual analysis, monitoring and evaluation of LB TPD programs
•	Proposes to use an adapted version of the WB TEACH classroom observation tool, with added literacy component, but these would need to be psychometrically/etc. tested with Research colleagues to ensure their validity/reliability
•	Also includes links to global indicators related to LB/TPD and suggests initial learning agenda questions for future research

Teams should choose the FEWEST number of monitoring/evaluation tools needed to improve programming
(2.2 MiB)
LB TPD 3.0 Webinar Launch Recording_Dec 2024_on sharepointhttps://savethechildren1.sharepoint.com/:v:/r/what/education/Education%20Online%20Forums/Introduction%20to%20Literacy%20Boost%20Teacher%20Professional%20Development%20(TPD)%203.0.mp4?csf=1&web=1&e=E4Ahrq

LB 3.0: Teacher Professional Development (TPD)