What is LEO?

The purpose of early literacy essentials for grades K through third is to improve children’s literacy in Michigan. Professional development throughout the state can focus on this set of research-supported literacy instructional practices for daily use in the classroom.

Early elementary education can help improve literacy proficiency outcomes. Research suggests that each of the 10 practices outlined in this document can have a positive impact on literacy development.

The use of these practices in every Michigan classroom every day can make a measurable, positive difference in the state’s literacy achievement.

-From LEO website

https://literacyessentials.org/literacy-essentials/the-essentials/essential-instructional-practices-in-early-literacy-grades-k-to-3/