Structured Literacy Checklist & School Reflection Guide

A practical tool to bring clarity, alignment, and action to your literacy instruction

Most schools aren’t lacking effort; they’re lacking focus and alignment.

The Structured Literacy Checklist & School Reflection Guide was designed to help schools move beyond scattered initiatives and into clear, consistent Tier 1 instruction that actually drives student outcomes.

Built directly from, and aligned to, the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Structured Literacy Infographic, this tool reflects both the essential content (“what” we teach) and the instructional practices (“how” we teach it) that define effective structured literacy.

What This Resource Helps You Do

✔ Identify strengths and gaps in Tier 1 literacy instruction
✔ Uncover patterns across classrooms and grade levels
✔ Shift conversations from individual practice → system-wide alignment
✔ Turn reflection into clear, actionable next steps
✔ Strengthen outcomes for all students

This is not an evaluation tool; it’s a conversation starter designed to build shared understanding and guide meaningful improvement.

What’s Included

• A comprehensive, fillable Tier 1 Structured Literacy Checklist
• Clear “What vs. How” instructional indicators aligned to IDA principles
  
• A step-by-step Purpose & Use Guide to support facilitation
• Guided reflection questions to drive next steps and goal setting

From phonemic awareness to instructional consistency, every component is designed to help teams see what’s really happening in classrooms and what to do next.

Use This Resource To:

• Facilitate PLC or grade-level conversations
• Guide school-wide literacy reflection
• Align instructional practices across classrooms
• Support coaching and professional learning
• Identify high-impact priorities for the next 30–60 days

Even More Powerful When Paired With the Hedgehog Concept Guidebook