Early Literacy Institute Resources Montgomery County Public Schools has undertaken a large budget initiative to increase the reading achievement of students by limiting cass size to 15 students during reading instruction in Grades 1-2. The Reading Initiative goal is that every student will be reading independently by the end of Grade 2. As part of the MCPS Reading Initiative teachers of grades one and two attend the Early Literacy Institute. This intensive training provides teachers with information about early literacy, effective teaching strategies and time to utilize resources from a Professional Development Center. The following resources support this training. Using Technology to Enhance A Balanced Literacy Program 1999 FETC Presentation Interactive Writing Creating Leveled Texts High Frequency Words 37 Primary Chunks Creating Literacy Activities Sample Phonemic Awarness Centers with Kid Pix Literacy Links! Professional Development Bibliography MCPS Early Literacy Resources   Additional Resources Early Childhood Technology Literacy Grant Page