Wisconsin Approves Collaborative Literacy and SIPPS for Early Literacy Curriculum List

MADISON, Wis. – Collaborative Classroom announced that its Collaborative Literacy and SIPPS programs have been approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for the state's Early Literacy Curriculum Council Curriculum List. This approval makes Wisconsin school districts eligible for partial reimbursement grants when purchasing these curricula.

Collaborative Literacy, which includes Being a Reader™ and Being a Writer™ programs, offers a comprehensive approach to literacy development for kindergarten through fifth grade. SIPPS® (Second Edition) is designed as an evidence-based solution for foundational skills acquisition, targeting new and struggling readers. Both programs meet state and federal requirements, including Wisconsin's Act 20 mandate for science-based early reading instruction.

"We're delighted to see both Collaborative Literacy and SIPPS included on the list of approved curricula for educators in Wisconsin," said Kelly Stuart, CEO and President of Collaborative Classroom. "Connecting reading and writing, as Collaborative Literacy does, and using the power of SIPPS to teach foundational skills for new and struggling readers provide educators with all the tools they need to ensure their students become strong, confident readers and writers."

Kari Steck, Senior Manager of Educational Partnerships for Wisconsin, highlighted the impact of this inclusion. "Inclusion on this curriculum list, along with the eligibility for a partial reimbursement grant, means that more districts in Wisconsin can confidently choose Collaborative Literacy and SIPPS for a seamless connection between reading and writing activities across all grade levels," Steck stated. "This ensures every student will have the solid foundational literacy skills they need to fulfill their potential."