Literacy is the foundation for academic success and is essential for full participation in 21st Century life. The New York State Education Department expects that all P-12 students receive high-quality instruction through a curriculum designed to teach them to read and write on grade level, as determined by the NYS P-12 Next Generation English Language Arts (ELA) Learning Standards. A solid foundation in literacy by grade three is essential, not only for more complex academic study, but also for the development of the essential skills of communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Foundational literacy proficiency is linked to greater success and fulfillment in education, careers, and life. It is therefore especially imperative that students in grades K-3 receive high-quality, explicit instruction in literacy, and that both instruction and curricula are grounded in evidence drawn from educational and scientific research and study. In this workshop, participants will look closely at the best practices and classroom strategies for fostering the Big 6: Oral Language, Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension that is applicable to any curriculum or resource. Educators will walk away: -a clear understanding of the Big 6 -strategies and best practices that help develop each of the Big 6 -High-Impact literacy practices that foster development of the Big 6 simultaneously -New York State recommendations for practices that districts will be required to implement by September 2025 Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit.