Acronym for the areas of science, technology, art, engineering, and math.

The capacity to read and write.

Is a collection of dispositions and skills that cultivate innovative teaching, critical thinking, and active inquiry. Critical literacy assists students in thinking critically about the things that they read, instead of just brushing the surface.

How well students can decipher the language that they read or hear.

A reading professional who provides professional development, support, and mentorship to classroom teachers so that they can be well versed in evidence-based practices that can be used to help students become literate. In certain duty configurations, the literacy coach may be called upon to screen students for reading disabilities, assess

The capacity to call out a letter that is shown or pick out a letter in a group of letters.