Here is our "Read 180" Matrix. Please take a look at this, as our extensive notes our recorded on this page. However, due to time restrains, we won't be able to cover everything on this matrix. We've done a lot of research, and we're eager for your feedback!
This information is from the What Works Clearing House and this site has an overview of PALS with program information about the scope of use and teaching, research, effectiveness and references associated with the program.
Jennifer Rowsell's work is essential in this field, she has an excellent book out now about multimodality. She is a prolific researcher and has a design background which makes her writing really interesting (to me).
This resource also comes from Hienemann, the publishers of the LLI system. However, this link leads to the research base for LLI, which outlines lesson plan designs and rates of success of LLI in classrooms.
This resource comes from Lesley University, where one of the developers of LLI, Irene Fountas, currently teaches. Specifically, this resource addresses teacher training and required materials to carry out LLI.