California Department of Education Approves Glencoe Literature: California Treasures

The California State Department of Education has unanimously approved Glencoe/McGraw-Hill's secondary reading and language arts program, Glencoe Literature: California Treasures, for the 2008 Reading/Language Arts-English-Language Development adoption list.

"We are pleased the board of education has recognized that Glencoe Literature: California Treasures offers a program that addresses California standards and therefore meets the needs of California teachers and students," said Steve McClung, president of School Solutions Group, which includes Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. "Developed by a team of the nation's foremost reading and language arts experts, the program provides solutions for critical reading issues confronting the state."

Developed specifically for California, Glencoe Literature: California Treasures is a comprehensive collection of exceptional literature and engaging nonfiction with integrated skill development and targeted differentiated instruction for Grades 6-8.

This all-new print and digital program is customized to both California's language arts content and English language development standards, and instruction is informed by ongoing assessment of each student's strengths and needs.

Based on the latest research in reading and language arts, Glencoe Literature: California Treasures engages students in the learning process through high-interest literature and nonfiction presented through inquiry-based Big Questions and Big Ideas in each unit. Rich classics, a variety of contemporary works, and relevant content area selections prepare students for a lifetime of reading.

As part of the adoption requirements, the program meets the additional 30 minutes of daily instruction for English learners and struggling readers. To further assist English learners (ELs), Expressions, a supplemental English language development program, accompanies the core program. Through adapted and authentic selections and targeted instruction, EL students develop their skills in vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, and literary elements.

All of the skills and strategies in Glencoe Literature: California Treasures are seamlessly integrated within the literature and nonfiction. Skills are scaffolded and spiraled throughout the program ensuring students master state standards.

For more information about Glencoe/McGraw-Hill's Glencoe Literature: California Treasures, please visit http://www.califtreasures.com/.

About Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

Glencoe/McGraw-Hill is part of McGraw-Hill School Solutions Group (MHSSG). The group combines Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, which focuses on Grades PreK-6, and Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, which serves Grades 6-12. MHSSG is the only major educational publishing business to provide a comprehensive approach to the development of print and digital instructional materials from pre-kindergarten through high school. Additional information is available at http://www.macmillanmh.com/.

About McGraw-Hill Education

McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading global provider of print and digital instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals and students of all ages. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries and publishes in more than 60 languages. Additional information is available at http://www.mheducation.com/.

SOURCE: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill

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