Grade Level Literacy Readiness for California ELs

Grade Level Literacy Readiness for English Learners

Close the Literacy Gap.
Build the Academic Language ELs Need.

‍Accelerate to Literacy™ for ELs gives California English Learners targeted reading, writing, and academic language practice aligned to Smarter Balanced ELA. It helps students reach grade level literacy goals and gives teachers the real-time data to target instruction where it's most needed.

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Accelerate Literacy Readiness for English Learners

Accelerate to Literacy™ is an optional Connect to Literacy™ module that strengthens grade level reading and writing skills.

Built specifically for California, every lesson, assessment, and vocabulary tool is aligned to California ELA standards and the Smarter Balanced Assessment — so students build the exact skills that drive both classroom success and CAASPP performance.

Targeted Literacy Readiness for ELs

Personalized pathways target the reading comprehension and academic writing skills English Learners need most — aligned to California ELA standards and built to accelerate grade-level growth.

Authentic CAASPP Practice

Build confidence with practice that mirrors the structure and rigor of the Smarter Balanced ELA assessment — covering the reading, writing, and academic language skills tested on the CAASPP.

Confidence in Student Outcomes

Real-time monitoring and data-rich reports give educators the insights they need to respond quickly — from district-wide Smarter Balanced readiness trends to individual student growth.

Personalized Learning Plans

Every English Learner receives a Personalized Learning Plan built around the specific California ELA skills and concepts they need most. Students work at their own pace — during class, in small groups, or during independent practice time.

Personalized Learning Plans:

Strengthen reading comprehension and academic writing through video lessons, guided practice, and formative assessments

Support English Learners' language development with scaffolded, linguistically accommodated instruction

Guide instruction with clear progress-monitoring and easy-to-read reports for teachers

Build academic vocabulary with interactive cards aligned to CA ELA and CAASPP — including a visual, context sentence, audio support, and grade-level definition

How Accelerate to Literacy Reinforces CAASPP Readiness

Assessment Bank

Teachers build custom reading and writing assessments from a bank of prewritten questions organized by reporting category and grade level — with on-grade-level and scaffolded versions available and video lesson models to support instruction.

Smarter Balanced Aligned

Students build reading comprehension through passages and practice organized by California ELA reporting categories — developing the exact skills that drive stronger CAASPP Smarter Balanced performance.

Reading Strategy Videos

Research-based comprehension strategies come to life through short, engaging videos — the same strategies students will apply when navigating Smarter Balanced reading passages on test day.

CA ELA Writing Skills

Targeted lessons and practice build the academic writing skills aligned to California ELA standards and Smarter Balanced writing tasks — supporting stronger CAASPP performance and accelerating overall literacy development.

Vocabulary Boosters

Interactive flashcards with visuals, context sentences, audio support, and grade-level definitions help English Learners build the academic language they'll encounter on the Smarter Balanced ELA assessment — word by word, day by day.

Explore Our Core Connect to Literacy™ Solutions

Summit K12's Connect to Literacy™ is designed to revolutionize the way English is taught in the United States. Our innovative, engaging, and hands-on curriculum is here to support educators and students with the most advanced English resources available.

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