This practice and summary guide from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and What Works Clearinghouse offers research-based recommendations that educators can use to help elementary students improve their literacy skills. The recommendations focus on developing reading skills that enable students to read words, relate those words to their oral language, and read connected text with accuracy and fluency. This summary, which highlights the recommendations and evidence in the full practice guide, includes practical tips and classroom examples as well as suggested timelines for implementation, sequencing, and ways to differentiate based on students’ abilities and needs.