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Oral Language in Early Education
A national survey
How is your district approaching reading and literacy in 2026?
Across the country, districts are doing vital work to strengthen literacy outcomes through the science of reading.
While many literacy initiatives focus on decoding and phonics, research consistently shows that vocabulary, listening comprehension and spoken language play a critical role in reading success.
Whether this is already a focus in your district or something still taking shape, this survey is designed to capture a full picture of how early literacy is being supported today.
Your perspective will help build a national picture of current approaches, priorities, and areas of development.
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About the survey
The Oral Language in Education Survey gathers insights from district leaders about the:
- National understanding of oral language and its role in the science of reading
- How educators identify and support students with oral language challenges
- Whether districts have systems to assess or monitor oral language development
- Emerging literacy and language challenges affecting students in grades Pre-K-5
Your responses will build a national picture of oral language in early education.
Why take part
Your responses will contribute to the 2026 Oral Language in Early Education Report, helping to highlight national trends and challenges in supporting early language development.
The report will:
- Highlight national trends and priorities
- Surface shared challenges and areas of focus
- Inform future support, strategy, and investment
This survey is anonymous. However, if you’d like to receive the full report and see how your approach compares, you can leave your details at the end of the form.