The 7 Mile Scope Literacy Framework
Intro
The 7 Mile Scope Literacy Framework is a structured, evidence-informed literacy system designed to guide instruction, professional practice, and program implementation across early learning and elementary settings.
Rooted in the science of reading and informed by classroom-based practice, the framework establishes clear instructional priorities, developmental progression, and implementation standards that support consistent, high-quality literacy outcomes.
ILS
The 7 Mile Scope Literacy Framework was developed in response to persistent gaps in early literacy outcomes, particularly in communities where access to consistent, high-quality instruction has been uneven or fragmented.
Many early learning environments rely on disconnected curricula, shifting instructional priorities, or play-based approaches that lack a clear literacy progression. The 7 Mile Scope was designed to replace fragmentation with coherence—providing a clear instructional spine that supports early reading development from the earliest stages through elementary learning.
At its core, the framework centers literacy as a foundational life skill, not an isolated academic goal, and positions educators as trained practitioners supported by clear guidance, expectations, and accountability.
To address this need, the 7 Mile Scope is structured around a set of core pillars that guide instruction, professional practice, and system implementation.
The Pillars of the 7 Mile Scope Literacy Framework
International Language Academy (ILA)
A literacy-centered infant and toddler program of International Language Solutions serving children from 6 weeks to 2 years old, emphasizing early language development through sign language, vocabulary-rich environments, and foundational concept exposure.
International Child Care Center (ICCC)
A literacy-centered early learning program of International Language Solutions serving preschool-aged children through intentional instruction aligned to the 7 Mile Scope framework.
Read by 4 Detroit
A community literacy initiative of International Language Solutions expanding early learning access through family engagement, partnerships, and public-facing programming.
ILS Educator Pathways
A workforce development program of International Language Solutions supporting educator preparation, credentialing pathways, and long-term professional stability.
Milagro Training Center
The nonprofit access and scholarship arm of International Language Solutions, expanding educational opportunity for educators, families, and communities through grants, training support, and literacy-centered initiatives.