Available in digital and print formats, the program offers skills-based practice readers, small group lesson plans, independent workstation activities, and a variety of leveled practice and assessment.Įnglish Language Development and Spanish Support from Expertsĭeveloped by an author team including leading Spanish-language and reading experts, California Treasures includes built-in targeted support for academic vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.Īdditionally, a complete English language development program developed by Diane August, Ph.D. The program is accompanied by California Tesoros de lectura, a parallel K-6 reading and language arts program in Spanish.ĭifferentiated Instruction for All LearnersĬalifornia Treasures and California Tesoros de lectura offer a variety of differentiated instruction strategies to meet the needs of all learners. 'In addition, the program motivates and captures the interest of young readers.'Ĭalifornia Treasures is written specifically to follow the state's revised English language arts standards and incorporates an English language development (ELD) component to assist students transitioning from Spanish.

' California Treasures is a complete language arts program that includes English language development support, skills practice, and assessment opportunities, which enables teachers to meet the diverse needs of students at all reading levels,' said Steve McClung, president of McGraw-Hill School Solutions Group, which includes Macmillan/McGraw-Hill. This selection represents a comprehensive digital and print solution customized to meet California standards.

NEW YORK (September 22, 2008) – Macmillan/McGraw-Hill's California Treasures, a new research-based elementary reading and language arts program, recently was recommended by the Instructional Materials Advisory Panel to the Curriculum Development and Supplemental Materials Commission in the state of California.

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