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Get Ready!

Empowering Elementary Newcomers

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Develop academic language and literacy

Get Ready! is a comprehensive elementary program for newcomer and beginning-level proficiency students. Published in two volumes, the curriculum is built on specialized knowledge necessary for working with culturally and linguistically diverse learners, the assets they bring into the classroom, and the academic challenges they face.

Get Ready! Sail is for primary elementary grades and Get Ready! Soar is for upper elementary grades.

What to expect with
Get Ready! Sail and Get Ready! Soar

  • The newest, most comprehensive program for elementary newcomers and beginning proficiency learners
  • Builds proficiency in all language skill areas: vocabulary, reading, listening, speaking, writing, and grammar
  • Concrete strategies for helping teachers meet the needs of ELs across the range of abilities within and across proficiency levels and language domains
  • Highly visual presentations and activities that helps students access grade-level content and prepares them for mainstream classes
  • Aligns with the following standards: WIDA, CA ELD, TX TEKS, CCSS (ELA and Math), NGSS (Science), and NCSS (Social Studies)