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What is LITERACYcentral Pathways?

LITERACYcentral Pathways is a flexible, research-based service that helps grades 6-8 educators build strong literacy practices. Districts can select individual pathways based on specific needs or bundle multiple pathways into a customized, cohesive literacy system. Each pathway includes complete instructional resources, targeted video learning, clear routines and structures, and embedded support for collaborative planning that balances learning and doing so teachers can confidently implement high-quality, TEKS-aligned Tier 1 literacy instruction.

 

Available Pathways

Builds foundational classroom structures that support comprehension, engagement, and student independence through intentional read-aloud practices and structured independent reading

 

Included videos:

  • read aloud overview
  • independent reading overview

 

Included LITERACYcentral resources:

  • read aloud grades 6-8
  • independent reading with student notebook grade 6
  • independent reading with student notebook grade 7
  • independent reading with student notebook grade 8

 

Strengthens vocabulary development, word analysis, and fluency to support students’ ability to access increasingly complex text

 

Included videos:

  • word study overview
  • word study grade 6
  • word study grade 7
  • word study grade 8
  • phonics and fluency grades 6-8

 

Included LITERACYcentral resources:

  • word study grade 6
  • word study grade 7
  • word study grade 8
  • phonics and fluency grades 6-8

 

Focuses on explicit comprehension strategies and routines that help students construct meaning, think critically, and engage deeply with text

 

Included videos:

  • comprehension routines overview
  • oral reading rubric
  • getting started

 

Included LITERACYcentral resources:

  • comprehension routines grades 6-8

 

Provides targeted scaffolds for literary, informational, and argumentative texts, along with real-time instructional moves that support students during reading

 

Included videos:

  • scaffold for literary works
  • scaffold for informational
  • scaffold for argumentative

 

Included LITERACYcentral resources:

  • scaffold grade 6
  • scaffold grade 7
  • scaffold grade 8

 

Supports the development of clear, organized, and purposeful writing through structured routines and guidance for getting started and sustaining writing instruction

 

Included videos:

  • core writing overview
  • getting started
  • writing routines

 

Included LITERACYcentral resources:

  • writing routines grades 6-8

 

 

Instructional Impact

LITERACYcentral Pathways equips educators with:

  • A clear, structured approach to literacy instruction across reading and writing
  • Ready-to-use resources that reduce planning time while increasing instructional quality
  • Research-based practices that honor how literacy develops in adolescent learners
  • Consistent instructional routines that strengthen Tier 1 instruction across classrooms
  • Increased teacher confidence and capacity to support all learners

 

Gayla Wiggins

Gayla Wiggins is the founder of LITERACYcentral. A dedicated literacy consultant, Gayla brings years of experience supporting literacy at every level – state, regional, district, and campus. Her work with lead4ward, combined with her deep knowledge of instruction and curriculum, allows her to break down the complexities of literacy and make them practical and accessible for educators. Read more–>

 

questions? email [email protected]

Audience

literacy leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers for grades 6-8

Pricing (per campus)

  • read-aloud & independent reading – $700
  • word study – $815
  • core reading comprehension – $380
  • core reading scaffold routines – $980
  • core writing – $400
  • combined (all pathways) – $2,900

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