Read Side by Side is a literacy consulting and publications company that promotes current research practices and materials aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Started by teachers, for teachers! Please visit us online at ReadSidebySide.com Read Side by Side Literacy Publications and Consulting promotes research based literacy practices through side-by-side training and coaching. We are currently promoting our patented program, "The C. I. A. Approach", which teaches readers how to collect critical information, interpret the text, and apply the author's message to their lives. At the heart of our work is the belief that all students deserve the opportunity to engage in authentic literacy habits that promote a love of reading. Our company advocates for explicit instruction that aligns to the most current, significant research, and the Common Core State Standards. We believe in providing:• Explicit, rigorous instruction• Foundational strategies supported by current research• Literacy practices that are authentic and transferable• Sustainable systems for increasing student growth• Tools for motivation and engagement of students